Helensburgh Glow Worm Tunnel
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′51″S 150°59′37″E / 34.1809°S 150.9936°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 |
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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.
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.