Newnes Glow Worm Tunnel

Newnes Glow Worm Tunnel

The Newnes Glow Worm Tunnel is a disused railway tunnel in the Wolgan Valley, New South Wales, Australia, that is famous for its resident glow worms ("Arachnocampa richardsae").

The 600 metre tunnel was bored through the sandstone in 1907 as part of the Newnes railway that served the Newnes Oil Shale mines that operated during the early 20th century.

The tunnel is now within the Wollemi National Park and is a popular attraction for bushwalkers. In addition to the glow worms, the area features spectacular gorges, caves and scenery. The site is maintained by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Access

There are several ways to get to the Newnes Glow Worm tunnel:
* 22km walk each way: Walk for 22km along the route of the old railway line from Newnes
* 9km return walk: Drive to the weir over the Wolgan River 7km before Newnes. Walk up the nearby fire trail to the railway line to the right
* Walk or cycle in from Newnes State forest
* Drive from Lithgow or Clarence (both roads eventually join up) and walk 1km to the tunnel

References

* Allan Watson's Newnes Services web page [http://www.users.tpg.com.au/newnes/ Newnes Information]
* Citation
last = Deane
first = Henry
author-link = Henry Deane (engineer)
title = The Wolgan Valley Railway - Its Construction
publisher = Australian Railway Historical Society, New South Wales Division
year = 1979
isbn = 0909650098

External links

* [http://www.users.tpg.com.au/newnes/ Newnes Services]
* [http://infobluemountains.net.au/rail/upper/glow_worm.htm Info Blue Mountains]


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