Glow Worm Tunnel - Newnes, NSW, Australia
S 33° 14.368 E 150° 13.496
56H E 241426 N 6318731
Since the rail line to the shale mine was abandoned in 1932 glow worms have taken up residence, and it has become quite a tourist attraction (for those that don't mind a bit of walk).
Waymark Code: WMXA6R
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/15/2017
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From where you would park your car, near the "You Are Here" waymark, there is a track leads down the gully through a sandstone canyon, basically following the route that the single track rail would have gone one hundred years ago. There are no remnants of that rail line, just the tunnels [one of which you had to drive through, to get to the car park.]
* Don't forget to bring a torch *
A National Park sign at the entrance to the Tunnel reminds the hiker:
"Please help look after this special area:
* Take your rubbish with you
* Give the Glow Worms a go - keep the lights and noise low
* Rock surfaces and vegetation are protected
* Keep to formed tracks
[No Fires, and No Camping]"
I would call the walk Terrain 2½, so don't expect to take a stroller through on the walk.
Visited: 1000 - 1150, Sunday, 2 October, 2016
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
24/7
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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