Glow Worms in the Blue Mountains
As you may have noticed, we have taken it upon ourselves to uncovered the best spots to see glow worms in the Blue Mountains. Whilst you may have heard of the Lithgow Glow Worm Tunnel, few people realise that there are several incredible glow worm dells throughout the mountains.
The North Lawson Waterfall Circuit with Empire Pass takes you to four stunning waterfalls and is a pretty wild trail! We’ll tell you exactly what to expect, and why we think this trail is an underrated gem - especially as it’s very unlikely you’ll see anyone else for much of the walk.
There are few things more magical than standing in the darkness watching flashes of gold light illuminate the night sky. For just a few weeks a year that’s exactly what you’ll find at multiple locations in the Blue Mountains. We’re sharing everything you need to know about viewing the spectacular firefly displays.
That’s right, the Blue Mountains hide many secrets which are only revealed after dark. We’re sharing some of the best spots in the mountains to view glow worms. Most of them are undocumented, so you won’t have to share them with anyone else, a truly magical experience indeed.
The Transit of Venus Track is a little known walk in the Blue Mountains which visits three pretty waterfalls. It’s a relatively easy and relaxing trail, and you’re likely to get the falls all to yourself. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including difficulty and track conditions.
The Wolgan Valley Circuit is the most spectacular way to reach the Glow Worm Tunnel. It’s a great walk in its own right and ending with the glow worms is the icing on the cake. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail, including difficulty and logistics.
The Glow Worm Tunnel is magical. Walking through a tunnel lit by thousands and thousands of glow worms is a Blue Mountains must do. We have lots of tips on how to make the most of the experience, including details on both walking tracks that take you there and an amazing secret spot nearby.
Water Nymphs Dell sounds like something from a fairytale and it really lives up to its name. A secluded rainforest waterfall by day and a magical glow worm fantasyland by night. Here’s what to expect by day and by night with everything you need to know including difficulty and trail conditions.
The South Lawson Waterfall Circuit really comes to life after, or during rain! The forest becomes more beautiful and the five waterfalls located along the track thunder down the cliffs. We’re sharing what to expect from the trail; including difficulty, track conditions and a big secret that will really add some magic to your experience.
The Grand Canyon is easily one of the best walks in the Blue Mountains. You’ll walk between the towering canyon walls through fern covered rainforest gullies dripping in moss, guaranteed to wow you. It’s a epic trail that gets even more special at night…. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the Grand Canyon walking track by day and by night, including difficulty, logistics and how to get one of the mountain’s most popular trails to yourself.
Birdwood Gully is a beautiful short bushwalk with fern lined paths, picturesque overhangs and even a small area of rainforest. By night it comes alive and the caves and cliffsides are illuminated with hundreds and hundreds of glow worms! We’ll tell you exactly what to expect by day and by night, as well as where you’ll find the densest colony of glow worms.