Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure
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Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

By Wildscape Adventures
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Ages 8-65, max of 9 per group
Duration: 5h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Headlamps with a red light mode
  • Parking Fees
  • Fully guided Adventure with an Experienced Certified Outdoor Instructor .
  • General Survival Skills (Optional)
  • Water
What's not included
  • Dinner


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will be picking you up in a black toyota mini bus number plate 09WILD
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 194567P2

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 194567P2

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        • Wildscape Adventures
          5.0 of 5 bubbles75
          Australia
          Joined in December 2019
        • jenotwo
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Once in a lifetime day and Blue Mountains
          We joined Antoine for an amazing day at the Blue Mountains. He knew every special spot with just the right views of this majestic location. He shared a variety of local legends and showed us how the rocks turned to paint used by the original Australians. Throughout the day, Antoine shared basic survival skills used by animals and people in this magnificent wilderness. But the thing that left us all speechless was the night hike to the glow worm caves. I have never seen anything like it. It was truly a special, “once in a lifetime” kind of day. Thank you, Antoine, for sharing this adventure with us!
          Written 20 February 2024
        • paulsO8389LZ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great way to see the country side
          The tour was far better than we ever expected. Antoine is a knowledgeable friendly and enjoyable guide. Being a private tour, he worked with us every step of the way to make it our adventure. We spent as much time as we needed wherever we went. The 4x4 excursion was excellent and went to spots we never would have gone on our own. Want to see more than just the city, this is it.
          Written 17 February 2024
        • 870jenisej
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Sunset glow worm experience
          We did the Blue Mountains, Sunset glow worm tour. Antoine was able to navigate to sites different from the big buses with the same or better views. He had just the perfect spot to watch the sunset. The hike to the glow worms was not only beautiful but educational. I didn't realize what I would of been missing had I made other choices. If I'm ever back in Sydney I'd definitely look them up again!
          Written 15 February 2024
        • 733mallikak
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What an incredible experience - UNMISSABLE!
          Definitely our best experience in Sydney! We booked with Antoine for a day+night tour, after landing in Sydney just the previous evening. I was a little apprehensive as my family had people aged 8 -75, with varying fitness levels. In a tour that was 11 hours long from start to finish, we touched a Koala and fed Wallabies at Featherdale Wildlife Park), walked around the 3 sisters (at a point when it wasn’t crowded), fed cockatoos, hiked down to a waterfall and sat atop rocks at the very top of a mountain looking at incredible views while munching on sandwiches, The glow worm tour was sooo much more than what we thought it would be - we saw a sugar glider, a yabby, the web of a funnel web spider. Antoine even showed us how to make soap out of acacia wattle. And the glowworms were an unforgettable experience - like standing in under a cave of stars behind a waterfall. Antoine was considerate, funny, warm and incredibly knowledgable. We felt very safe even in the dark with two older people, as he walked ahead, and carried so much safety gear. I can honestly say that Antoine’s tour is one in a million - if you want to see the blue mountains, don’t miss this tour! It’s literally like the experiences of 3 days rolled into one!
          Written 11 January 2024
        • Venture07642593403
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic Personalized Tour of the Blue Mountains / Sydney
          Our day with our guide Antoine was excellent! My wife and I had a fantastic time on our tour and we loved how the experience could be tailored to whatever we were most interested in. We would highly recommend this for anyone visiting Sydney who wants to get a more unique and fun experience that is exciting and enjoyable while also avoiding the tour bus crowds. Antoine is also highly knowledgeable and very fun to be around -- we loved getting to know him during our tour. If you're thinking about doing this, absolutely go for it!
          Written 23 August 2023
        • np1311
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible experience
          What can we say..fantastic!! Antoine was extremely welcoming from the moment he picked us up from our hotel. He took us to some ‘off the beaten track’ areas where we didn’t see another person. We were slightly worried about doing a walk in the bush at night, in case we saw any snakes or spiders, but Antoine made us very comfortable the whole time - setting the path to follow and ensuring we felt calm. Antoine was extremely knowledgable and advised us of different bush/survival skills including how to make soap with a specific leaf, what you can eat in the bush, and how to find your way with the stars. But the whole reason we booked the tour…the glow worms! And the location he took us did not disappoint. It was incredible and so was Antoine’s knowledge about them. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Antoine.
          Written 14 November 2022
        • blar123
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing views!
          This trip was a perfect introduction to the Blue Mountains. Antoine was very knowledgeable about the area and was very receptive to questions. If you want to access lookouts with beautiful views away from the tour bus crowds, I highly recommend this tour.
          Written 2 November 2022
        • suzannex2017
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An amazing 4WD tour and night glow worm visit
          Antoine was very professional, experienced and patient. Our family were picked from our hotel in the mountains in his 4WD. He is a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge and knows many out of the way places to see some nice look outs and waterfalls. We had bad weather on the day we chose to do a tour and we were forever chasing the elusive 3 sisters that were hidden in the heavy mist. Any opportunity that presented itself to view the rock formations, Antoine took us there and we were finally successful in viewing them which resulted in 2 very happy excited children. We did a modified tour that included a little off road driving that led to some beautiful vantage points and waterfalls, we did a short trek through a nature reserve and finished the night with a 45 minute night walk to see glow worms. As I had a child under 10, our pace was a bit slower than the norm but Antoine was very patient and encouraging when one of the kids found the walk a little challenging in a couple of spots. My other child was interested in learning about bush tucker and keen to try different things found along our way. Antoine explained many things. No question was silly. I would not hesitate to book a tour with Antoine again and I would definitely recommend his business to others.
          Written 7 October 2022
        • BKFrei
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Personalized Tour
          We had a great experience with Wildscape adventures. The guides are really fun to hang out with, and the scenery is breathtaking. I would recommend this tour to anybody that is looking for a personalized day trip.
          Written 18 July 2020
        • Paul8471
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A very enjoyable day!
          I had an incredible trip with Wildscape adventures, The team was very friendly and professional, so i f you re thinking about taking part of this adventure, my advice is GO FOR IT!
          Written 18 February 2020
        • sueazi
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An awesome Experience! A must if travelling to Sydney
          We had an amazing time camping in the Blue Mountains. Antoine is an encyclopedia of knoweldge, very professional and easy to talk to. We saw some wildlife animals which was really nice.
          Written 18 February 2020
        • Suzanliebtfelix
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing guide
          Lovely Trip with amazing people! Thank you and hope to See you soon. Anybody nearby make sure you meet Antoine
          Written 6 February 2020
        • ClaudeHeby
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          FANTASTIC👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
          What can I say FANTASTIC. Our guide Antoine was very knowledgeable extremely passionate about the environment made us feel safe. Been on other guide tours so far this is the best. Thanks
          Written 24 January 2020
        • sandraharbieh
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable experience!
          We had an amazing experience with Antoine. He is fun, extremely knowledgeable, responsible and respectful.
          Written 24 January 2020
        • sannakt
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very Knowledgeable and Witty Guide
          Antoine was the perfect guide, he made sure we were always safe, is very knowledgeable and helpful. He's really easy to get along with. Highly reccommended!
          Written 20 January 2020
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        Katherine D
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2024 • Couples
        After developing a mutual fascination with glowworms in New Zealand last December, my partner and I knew we HAD to make sure we saw them on our trip to Australia as well; and the Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure was absolutely perfect! Unsure of exactly what to expect, we were thrilled to hear Antoine’s guarantee that we 100% would see glowworms and he definitely did not disappoint – we were graced with the most spectacular show of glowworms up-close and personal; they truly looked like stars lighting up the night sky. Though very different from our experience in NZ, we loved getting the chance to see them up close in ways we were only able to see them previously via photos. Antoine was able to show us in detail everything we remembered learning/hearing in NZ but hadn’t been able to see for ourselves. The hike to and from the viewing site was much easier (and fun) than anticipated, although it was wet and would likely have made it somewhat challenging for someone with ambulatory issues. Antoine was an amazing guide, sharing his breadth of knowledge about the glowworms while maintaining a fun and safe environment. Even if this is your first time even hearing the term glowworm, we both would 100% recommend this experience!
        Written 14 November 2024
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        Mel
        Coffs Harbour, Australia13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We had fun right from the start, as Antione used his humour whilst he provided a brief with instructions to keep us all safe and able to enjoy the trek.
        He was very informative, took the time to explain the life of the glow worms and how we, the weather and environment affect the glow worms.
        On our way back, he took the time to share his knowledge about the plants that we can use as food, flavouring and also for cleaning.
        Our kids have excitedly told everyone about their experience.
        We also saw an eel, possum and funnel web, but we were safe.
        The caves were illuminated by the glow worms, as if you were looking up at a night sky filled with stars. Just beautiful and serene.
        Written 6 May 2024
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        Hannah
        Grand Rapids, MI1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2023 • Solo
        This was a really amazing experience. The hose was flexible about pickup and dropoff points, which helped a lot since the area the tour started was fairly far from Sydney city center. I felt very safe with the host and the group and they were really engaging overall talking about the landscape and the worms. And incredible and unique experience, I'm so glad I was able to see it.
        Written 2 December 2023
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        OnAir18651516985
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2023 • Family
        This was a really great tour. Our tour guide, Antione was amazing and very knowledgable. He made us all feel safe while hiking in the dark and taught us all about the nature around us. The Glow Worm cave was really spectacular! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking about going.
        Written 1 October 2023
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        Melissa N
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        June 2023 • Couples
        The Glow Worm tour was great. Antoine, the tour operator, picked us up in the city and we travelled up to the Blue Mountains with 5 others. Antoine had a great sense of humour and the entire night was enjoyable. An easy enough walk down to the glow worms...or are they? Antoine will tell you a great deal of information about them and we found it all very interesting. On our way back he even showed us what you can do with Sydney Wattle leaves, Sarsaparilla vines, and a long grass-type plant (I've forgotten!) that was very strong, serving many purposes, and you could also chew the base of it! We were very very happy with this tour and enjoyed every part :D We highly recommend. Thank you Antoine.
        Written 4 July 2023
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        Heather
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Solo
        This tour is the best! The glow worms are magical and the hike is very fun. Antoine is an incredible guide. He made us laugh, taught us about Australian wildlife, and made the trip very special for everyone. I highly recommend going on this tour for the best time!
        Written 19 December 2023
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        Erica w
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023
        When we travel, we like to find local experiences and sights that are unique to the area. Wildscape Adventures' night hike to the glow worm cave fit the bill. We never would have found a way to see these cool creatures without the help of a guide, and Antoine made it extra fun with his commentary, explanations, and information about...anything we wanted :) I especially recommend this if you're already staying in the Blue Mountains. We rented a room in Katoomba and the trailhead was less than a 20-minute drive for us, so we just met Antoine there.
        Written 10 May 2023
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        Thomas K
        Leoben, Austria1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Solo
        The tour was well organized and we did see a lot of glow worms! Our guide was also very knowledgable (and very friendly) and explained alot about glow worms and other animals that we were able to see as well as the blue mountains themselves.
        I definitely recommend doing this tour if you are interested in glow worms and nature!
        Written 26 September 2024
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        Lorenzo D
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We had an amazing and unique experience! The tour guide is a knowledgeable person and easy to talk with. It was worth it! I highly recommend it if you want to see these glowworms that live only here!
        He took us in a cave and when we turned off the light it was like having a sky full of stars over our heads.
        Written 8 October 2023
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        Zachary C
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Family
        An amazing tour! The guide did a great job of getting newcomers accustomed to hiking at night and provided headlamps that allowed us to make our way to the caves safely. Once we got there, we turned them off and saw hundreds of glow worms lined up like constellations. Everything about the glow worms was explained in great detail, and the extra information about the nature along the way was much appreciated. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
        Written 7 January 2024
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