Small-Group Night Hike, Hotel Pickup
Wildscape Adventures runs this five-hour night hike out of Sydney, rated 4.9 from 210 reviews, with free cancellation available.
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Blue Mountains Glow Worms: Tours, Prices And Best Time
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- $128per-person from-price for the night hike
Sydney: Blue Mountains Glow Worms Wild Adventure by Night
often sells out
from $128 per person
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- Duration
- 5 hours
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts
- Run by
- Wildscape Adventures
Blue Mountains Glow Worms: Numbers To Know
387 m
Glow Worm Tunnel length · disused Wolgan Valley Railway tunnel built in the early 1900s (NSW National Parks)
6 km, 2-3 hrs
Walk to the tunnel and back · Grade 3 track from the Glowworm Tunnel Road carpark (NSW National Parks)
1.5 km
Carpark to tunnel entrance · the carpark is at the end of an unsealed road (NSW National Parks)
about 2.5 hrs
Drive from Sydney · to the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark by car; no public transport serves it (NSW National Parks)
6-9 months
Glow worm larval stage · eggs 7 to 9 days, cocoon 14 days (NSW National Parks)
3 days
Adult lifespan · the flying adult is a fungus gnat that only mates and lays eggs (NSW National Parks)
80+
Steps without handrails · on the Glow Worm Tunnel walking track (NSW National Parks visitor info)
max 9
Evening cave hike group size · Wildscape Adventures night hike from Sydney
The Blue Mountains Glow Worms Night Hike From Sydney
Night hike from Sydney
Blue Mountains Glow Worms, Month By Month
Mean Rainfall (mm)
Mean Night Low12.9°13.0°11.6°8.8°6.1°3.7°2.6°3.3°5.5°7.8°9.9°11.8°
Best Time To Visit Per NPWSBusy (summer)Busy (summer)Best (autumn)Best (autumn)Best (autumn)Best (spring)Best (spring)Best (spring)Busy (summer)
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- 120 to 165 mm
- Over 165 mm
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January
Mean Rainfall (mm): 164.9 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 12.9 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Busy (summer)
Mean Night Low (°C): 12.9 °C
February
Mean Rainfall (mm): 177.8 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 13.0 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Busy (summer)
Mean Night Low (°C): 13.0 °C
March
Mean Rainfall (mm): 174.6 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 11.6 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Best (autumn)
Mean Night Low (°C): 11.6 °C
April
Mean Rainfall (mm): 121.9 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 8.8 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Best (autumn)
Mean Night Low (°C): 8.8 °C
May
Mean Rainfall (mm): 100.3 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 6.1 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Best (autumn)
Mean Night Low (°C): 6.1 °C
June
Mean Rainfall (mm): 116.0 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 3.7 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: -
Mean Night Low (°C): 3.7 °C
July
Mean Rainfall (mm): 84.9 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 2.6 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: -
Mean Night Low (°C): 2.6 °C
August
Mean Rainfall (mm): 79.3 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 3.3 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: -
Mean Night Low (°C): 3.3 °C
September
Mean Rainfall (mm): 70.7 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 5.5 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Best (spring)
Mean Night Low (°C): 5.5 °C
October
Mean Rainfall (mm): 91.5 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 7.8 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Best (spring)
Mean Night Low (°C): 7.8 °C
November
Mean Rainfall (mm): 110.3 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 9.9 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Best (spring)
Mean Night Low (°C): 9.9 °C
December
Mean Rainfall (mm): 120.4 mm Mean Night Low (°C): 11.8 °C Best Time To Visit Per NPWS: Busy (summer)
Mean Night Low (°C): 11.8 °C
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| Month | Mean Rainfall (mm) | Mean Night Low (°C) | Best Time To Visit Per NPWS |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 164.9 mm | 12.9 °C | Busy (summer) |
| February | 177.8 mm | 13.0 °C | Busy (summer) |
| March | 174.6 mm | 11.6 °C | Best (autumn) |
| April | 121.9 mm | 8.8 °C | Best (autumn) |
| May | 100.3 mm | 6.1 °C | Best (autumn) |
| June | 116.0 mm | 3.7 °C | - |
| July | 84.9 mm | 2.6 °C | - |
| August | 79.3 mm | 3.3 °C | - |
| September | 70.7 mm | 5.5 °C | Best (spring) |
| October | 91.5 mm | 7.8 °C | Best (spring) |
| November | 110.3 mm | 9.9 °C | Best (spring) |
| December | 120.4 mm | 11.8 °C | Busy (summer) |
Where To See Blue Mountains Glow Worms, Compared
| Glow Worm Tunnel On Your Own | Evening Cave Hike From Sydney | Guided Glow Worm Tunnel Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Self-guided 6 km return walk into a 387 m railway tunnel in Wollemi National Park | Guided night hike to a cave behind a waterfall in the Blue Mountains, led by an outdoor instructor | Guided visit to the Glow Worm Tunnel with local guides in small groups, optional Dry Canyon add-on |
| Cost | No fee listed on the NSW National Parks track pages | From $128 per person | Adult $210, or $275 with the Dry Canyon (operator site) |
| Season and timing | Open daily per NPWS; the tunnel is dark enough to see glow worms by day | Evening departure; Sydney hotel pickups run about 7:50pm to 8:35pm | Operator says glow worms can be seen year round, darker conditions give the best view |
| Booking | None listed | Book ahead, the listing is flagged likely to sell out | Book with the operator |
| Getting there | Own vehicle only, about 2.5 hrs from Sydney on an unsealed road, 4WD needed in wet weather | Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sydney accommodation included | Operator-run, see its site for the departure point |
| Light and quiet | Torch on the ground or a red light, keep quiet, stay on the path | Headlamps with a red-light mode supplied | Operator guides lead the visit |
| Effort | Grade 3, some bushwalking experience recommended, over 80 steps without handrails | Moderate fitness expected, not wheelchair accessible, max 9 travellers | Moderate fitness for most guests, per the operator |
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Sydney Pickup
- Small-Group Night Hike, Hotel Pickupfrom $128
- Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National ParkGlow Worm Sites
- Glow Worm Tunnel Car Park (trailhead)Glow Worm Sites · 1.1 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
- Newnes (Wolgan Valley)Glow Worm Sites · 6.4 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
- Zig Zag Railway, ClarenceGateway Towns · 27 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
- LithgowGateway Towns · 28 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
- KatoombaBlue Mountains Towns · 53 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
- LeuraBlue Mountains Towns · 54 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
- BlackheathBlue Mountains Towns · 44 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
- Echo Point, KatoombaBlue Mountains Towns · 55 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
- Sydney CBD (evening hotel pickup area)Sydney Pickup · 115 km from Glow Worm Tunnel, Wollemi National Park in a straight line
What Visitors Say After The Glow Worm Night Hike
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“Great tour, very nice guides and incredible experience once we got to the glow worms. One of the best things you can do in sydney!”
“Seeing the glowworms was amazing! The guide was great at getting us out there at night. Didn’t feel concerned about being out on the path at all. Would highly recommend!”
“The tour guide was very informative and ready to answer every question.”
Where To Stay For Blue Mountains Glow Worms
Kurrara Historic Guest House
Katoomba
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Leura
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Blackheath
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Check ratesBlue Mountains Glow Worms FAQ
How much does a Blue Mountains glow worm tour cost?
The bookable night hike from Sydney costs from $128 USD per person. The direct tunnel operator's own page lists $210 adult, $159 child and $189 senior, currency not stated, or $275 adult combined with Dry Canyon.
Is there a glow worm tour with Sydney hotel pickup?
Yes, one. The night hike collects guests from Sydney accommodation in a window of about 7:50pm to 8:35pm, staggered rather than at a fixed meeting point, and returns around 11pm to midnight per the operator.
Can you see glow worms during the day?
Yes, inside the tunnel. NSW National Parks notes the 387 m tunnel gets dark enough to see glow worms during the day, which makes the free walk viable without a night drive.
What time does the tour pick up and get back?
Pickup runs in a staggered window from about 7:50pm to 8:35pm from Sydney accommodation, with no fixed meeting point, because the van collects travellers from multiple hotels. The night runs about 5 hours, and the operator states returns land between about 11pm and midnight, with drop-off back at your accommodation.
Can the tour be cancelled?
Yes. The operator cancels for bad weather or if minimum numbers are not met, and free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before the start.
How far ahead should I book?
Book as early as your dates allow. The group caps at nine travellers and the listing is flagged "often sells out", while thin weekday nights can be cancelled for minimum numbers.
Blue Mountains Glow Worms Guides And Answers
Guides
- 4WD Tunnel Access
- Best Time To Visit
- Blue Mountains Day Trip From Sydney With A Glow Worm Evening
- Booking A Tour
- Free Glow Worm Spots And Budget Blue Mountains Visits
- Getting There From Sydney
- Glow Worm Guide
- Glow Worms Australia
- Glow Worms NSW
- Grand Canyon Walk
- Helensburgh Vs Newnes
- Is The Tunnel Open
- Jenolan And Glow Worms
- Jenolan Glow Worms
- Lithgow Tunnel Access
- Newnes Ruins Walk
- Newnes Tunnel Guide
- Night Vs Day Tours
- Photography Guide
- Road And Carpark
- Self Drive Vs Guided
- Tour Options Compared
- Tours From Sydney
- Tunnel Safety
- Tunnel Walking Track
- Tunnel With Kids
- What Are Glow Worms
- What To Bring
- Wollemi National Park
Answers
- Are Glow Worms Harmful?
- Best Tour From Sydney
- Blue Mountains At Night
- Daytime Glow Worms
- Driving To The Tunnel
- Glow Worms In NSW
- Glow-Worm Life Cycle
- Glowworm Rarity
- Glowworm Season
- Is It Possible To Do A Day Trip To The Blue Mountains From Sydney?
- Jenolan Caves Verdict
- Native Glow Worms
- Permit Rules Lithgow Tunnel
- Sydney Glow Worm Tunnel
- Sydney Shuttle Options
- Touching Glowworms
- Tunnel Costs
- Tunnel Open Or Closed
- Tunnel Opening Hours
- Tunnel Parking
- Tunnel Walk Time
- Where Can I See Glow Worms For Free In The Blue Mountains?
- Why The Blue Mountains
- Wollemi Worth It?