Global InformationHelensburgh Glow Worm Tunnel information
 Helensburgh Tunnel, in 2017 | |
| Overview | |
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| Other name(s) |
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| Line | South Coast Line (subsequently deviated) |
| Coordinates | 34°10′39″S 150°59′36″E / 34.177544°S 150.993464°E |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1 January 1889 |
| Closed | 1915 (as railway tunnels) |
| Owner | Government of New South Wales |
| Operator | Helensburgh Landcare |
| Technical | |
| Length | 624 metres (2,046 ft) |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The Metropolitan Tunnel, also known as Helensburgh Glow Worm Tunnel, is a disused rail tunnel in Helensburgh, New South Wales. It is a popular tourist attraction due to its glow worm population.[1]
It is considered crown land and managed by community group Helensburgh Landcare, who in early 2019, restricted access to the tunnel for the conservation of the glow worm colony.[2] As of 9 February 2020[update], the tunnel was closed for an indefinite period due to excessive flooding and to assist the glow worm population recover from the effects of tourism.
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auto2was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Pearson, Andrew (3 July 2018). "Authorities confirm why Helensburgh glow worm tunnel was fenced off". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 13 May 2019.