Helensburgh Glowworm Tunnel

Tunnel Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

What to expect

The Helensburgh Glowworm Tunnel is a historic tunnel home to a spectacular colony of glow worms. The tunnel is 624m long and features impressive brickwork. Visitors can walk through the tunnel and see the glow worms, but are advised to keep noise to a minimum and apply insect repellent before entering. The area surrounding the tunnel is also home to historic railway stations and platforms, which have been restored and can be visited. The tunnel is a great place to visit for those interested in history, nature, and unique experiences

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Helensburgh Glowworm Tunnel to see the glowworms

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the bioluminescence of the glowworms ✨