Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Tour from Gold Coast
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Join us for an unforgettable night in the rainforest after dark! On this tour we guide you through the ancient rainforest at night. This is a truly unique and memorable experience.
Experience an exciting night time tour with stargazing, delicious dessert at a local restaurant and a fully guided rainforest walk to the waterfall. This is a great tour for you to discover the bio-network of a rainforest and to experience nocturnal wildlife spotting.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and a jacket for cooler evenings
Due to the nature of the tour weather conditions may change itinerary and wildlife spotting
Infants 0-1 years can join the tour at 50% of the child fare (subject to availability) . Infants must be pre booked by phoning the operator directly on +61 7 56550716.
Tour begins from Aquaduck office at start time. Please arrive 10mins prior to check in. Pick ups from selected locations available. Please contact local tour operator directly at least 24hrs prior to your tour to arrange pick up. Phone +61 7 5655 0716
Please note there is no storage in the bus or tour office for prams or large bags. Kindly leave them in your car or hotel room.
Any person under the age of 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult 18+
Southern Cross Tours may alter or cancel any section of the itinerary which may result from road closures, weather, suppliers or any other condition of an operational nature.
Alternate vehicles may be used in the event that a Southern Cross vehicle is unavailable.
Tour duration is approximate and is based on tour time starting from and returning to Aquaduck booking office, Surfers Paradise.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Tamborine Mountain
Enjoy a warm drink and your choice of freshly baked cakes at our mountain top restaurant.
Our expert local guide will escort you on a rainforest walk to the waterfall. Each guest receives a torch to light the parth. Learn about plants and animals along the way to the Glow Worms.
What‘s Included
Glow worm viewing experience
Stargazing (weather permitting)
Dessert and hot drink at a mountain café
Expert local guide with live commentary
Guided rainforest walk to Curtis Falls
Use of flashlight, insect repellent, and umbrellas
Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Gold Coast locations
Gratuities
Options
Hotel Pick up from 5:30pm
Hotel Pick Up: Tour begins from Aquaduck office at start time. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to check in. Pick ups from selected hotels ava
Reviews
223 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Didnot like
Larisak123456,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Was very boring, no to much to go, just at evening see the glow .Waste of money and time. The total walk was 600 meters. In the restaurant the cheese cake was simple not very tasty
An unforgettable evening!
SGC43,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly unforgettable! This is a must-do trip if you love nature. We saw all sorts of night wildlife and the glow worms left us speechless! Tania’s passion for nature is obvious and she is incredibly knowledgable- she made the tour so much more entertaining and informative.
Truly wonderful...
Jennie M,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Truly wonderful experience with a knowledgeable and engaging guide. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in seeing glow worms and other wildlife in a relaxed atmosphere.
An unforgettable adventure
Jaspreet k,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I did this tour and honestly loved it. The rainforest at night is so calming, and the glow worms feel almost magical. What really made the experience even better was Tania. She was such a great guide,very engaging, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the forest. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it made the whole tour feel more special. If you’re after a peaceful, unique experience on the Gold Coast, this one’s definitely worth it!
Unique experience!
gods divine angel,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun experience! Our tour guide was Amber and I am still cracking up at some of her jokes. She was engaging, knowledgeable and kept things light. Learnt a lot about the rainforest and glow worms were cool. A unique evening spent well. There was no pick up from hotel though it was advertised as such. In any case, it was a 15 min walk so definitely do-able. Thanks!
Amazing experience and Tanya is a great tour guide
Manojkumar P,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was nice - From the pickup, throughout the drive, the city view from the mountain, cheesecake, forest, animals, rain, and Glow warms. Tanya was the sweetest and greatest tour guide I have ever seen. She has an abundance of knowledge about Australian history and every phenomenon that's happening in the forest. I still wonder how she was able to point the animals in such dark. She made the tour more memorable. It rained halfway through our tour. Although they provided an umbrella I didn't take one. Strom in the middle of the forest with glow warms and water fall around you. It's a once in a lifetime experience. If you love nature, you should definitely try this tour.
Amazing experience
homebody98,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tania was a great Tour guide! She was passionate and knowledgeable and so observant. We start the day with a 45 min drive to the Manor for a drink and dessert, followed by a 1.5 hour walk in the rainforest with the glow worms and other lovely animals. The pace of the tour was good, and the weather was pleasant. It would be suitable for all ages though the uneven terrain might be challenging for elderly or young children. The walk is quiet and peaceful. We loved it. We got lucky and managed to see some eels as well! Many animals blend in so well at night, so Tania was amazing at pointing them out to us. We did see quite a few spiders and snails, so if you're someone who's deathly afraid of spiders this might be hard for you. Honestly didn't think that it would look as good as it did in the promotion photos but it did! The glow worms were out at full force. We rounded off the day with some stargazing, and of course it was beautiful as well. The tour was about 3.5 hours long in total, with a good spread of activities. Ultimately I think good weather is the key for this, because it's so dry and cloudy, it was amazing and make the whole experience better. But regardless I would say the tour is well planned and one of the best ones I've been on.
The tour was very...
Hamed L,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very exciting and well organised. Our tour leader, Tania, had extensive knowledge of the different animal and plant species in the forest, in addition to her friendly and kind manner. Thanks.
Exciting and fascinating
P9543PCjessicak,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fascinating experience that took my teenagers and I outside of our comfort zones but opened our eyes to the magic of glow worms. Tania was an amazing guide, ensuring our comfort and safety throughout.
Relaxed tour
Alexander B,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely and relaxing tour. The organization was also very good. Many thanks to Tanja for the nice evening.
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