Private Tour
Private Rainforest & Wildlife Tour - Build Your Own Experience
Overview
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Choose from: walking behind waterfalls, spotting koalas, glow worms, visiting picturesque viewpoints/lookouts with varied walking distances, walking amongst wild kangaroos in their natural habitat, walking to the base of up to a dozen waterfalls, getting those perfect insta pics through the nature or all of the above for those with the time & energy!
Your private tour guide will show you around the best parts of the World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests. Witness an array of breathtaking waterfalls, surrounded by ancient flora and a diverse range of natural vegetation. Walk amongst wild kangaroos, look for koalas.
Lunch can be provided at the top or bottom of one of the many beautiful waterfalls that we will visit (not included for tours starting at/after 4pm unless requested)
Door to door from Gold Coast, Brisbane upon request. Please contact Gold Coast Rainforest Tours to request for any date that isn't listed, group bookings or any other enquires.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Walking up small sets of stairs are involved, but can be avoided if necessary.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Springbrook National Park
Choose from: walking behind waterfalls, spotting koalas, glow worms, visiting picturesque viewpoints/lookouts with varied walking distances, walking amongst kangaroos in their natural habitat, walking to the base of over a dozen waterfalls, getting those perfect insta pics through the nature or all of the above? Your private tour guide will show you around the best parts of the World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests. Witness an array of breathtaking waterfalls, surrounded by ancient flora and a diverse range of natural vegetation. Lunch is provided at the top or bottom of one of the many beautiful waterfalls that we will visit. Door to door from Gold Coast or Brisbane upon request. Please contact Gold Coast Rainforest Tours to request for any date that isn't listed, group bookings or any other enquires. Recommended: Walk beneath waterfalls & visit lookouts, each with varied walking distances, the itinerary will be tailored for your groups desires and capabilities.
Natural Bridge
One of the must see locations on the Gold Coast!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Photography
Snacks
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
To help protect the environment we try to avoid using disposable plastics, so if you have one, please bring a drink bottle which we can refill throughout the day with fresh water.
Insightful commentary from an experienced guide
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Birding/Photography
Duration: 8 hours: Itinerary for watching birds and/or the most photogenic wildlife and waterfalls
Birding and/or Photography : Let us know whether you want to slow down and get the best Insta snaps, or scope out some unique Aussie birds
Get the best nature shots!: Cockatoos, parrots, lorikeets, wetland birds, koalas, kangaroos, kookaburras and bats can all be found
Pickup included
Glow Worms Waterfall Walk
Duration: 3 hours: 3-3.5hr return journey. Can start from an hour before sunset, latest departure 7pm,
Pickup included
Kangaroos, Rainforest & Koala
Duration: 8 hours: Spend the day adventuring the rainforest & waterfalls before walking around kangaroos and searching for koalas before dusk.
6+ Waterfalls: Spend the day adventuring the rainforest before walking around kangaroos and searching for koalas before dusk.
Depending on fitness/desires: More/less walking/driving can be arranged. Possible to hike to the base of waterfalls, or just stroll to viewpoints at the to
Pickup included
Glow Worms, Kangaroos & Koalas
Duration: 5 hours: Start waking amongst kangaroos and searching for koalas in the wild, finish in the rainforest at a waterfall with glow worms
2 Waterfalls : Visit different landscapes and 2 waterfalls (one at night to see glow worms), after Koalas & Kangaroos in the wild
Pickup included
Glow Worms + Full Day Tour
Duration: 9 hours
Day/Night Rainforest Adventure: Explore the rainforest & waterfalls during the day before the glow worms after dark. Returning 8-9pm.
Koalas can be included: To arrange to visit an area with lots of kangaroos & some koalas in the wild, please arrange at least day before departure
Pickup included
Brisbane Pick-up
Duration: 8 hours: Dynamic tour, depending on your fitness and desires. 7 - 10hrs. Koalas, Glow Worms not included
Glow Worms or Koalas: Glow Worms and/or Koalas & Kangaroos in the wild can be arranged at least the day prior to pick up and changes departure time
Pickup included
Rainforest & Waterfalls Tour
Duration: 7 hours: Dynamic tour, depending on your walking capabilities and desires. From 6 - 8hrs. Glow Worms and koalas not included
Multiple itineraries possible : Contact to arrange more/less walking/driving
3 different 6-8hr itineraries can be arranged without overlapping.
Pickup included
Kangaroos & Koalas in the Wild
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Walk around aplenty of kangaroos and spotting koalas in their natural habitat.
Pick-up included for GC accomm: Early mornings are good for seeing joeys out of the pouch, afternoons are best for numbers.
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it
Chris M,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a tour with Tally - kangaroos, glowworms and koalas. The whole thing was great - Tally was very knowledgeable, patient and happy to answer our many questions. We saw many things we’d have missed on our own and loved seeing spiders, frogs and lizards in the rainforest!
Personal, Intentional and Accessible
FFTIII3,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rainforest Hike in a place where they say everything in Australia wants to kill you? Better have a good guide and host. This is where Gold Coast Rainforest Tours comes into play. I was looking online for a private tour for my family of 5, something that would go at our pace and not a planned time for each landmark and then dropping you off at your hotel exhausted and wishing you'd saw more. Well, Talitha, our tour guide, made sure she gave us a personal and personable experience. Moving at our pace, we explored the wonders of the rainforest, pausing to learn about the different plants, the aboriginal culture, and the plants and animals to look out for. Then the waterfalls, breathless and awe inspiring. She even took time to walk and stop specifically for my children, showing them fruit from the trees, letting them explore the rainforest and waterfalls at their level. Not one time did they look bored or disinterested, thats the type of tour you want for your family. Afterwards, heading to see the kangaroos and koalas, I was amazed at how accessible they were. Talitha showed us the best ones to see and the joey's in the pouch. Then the elusive koalas...Talitha poured through the trees looking for one. Just when we thought we were done, she comes waving us down saying "I found one". He was hanging high up in a tree and almost out of site, but we were able to see one! That was the icing on the cake. If you're looking for something personal, intentional and accessible, book this tour.
Full day hiking in the rainforest
Caryn S,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were short on time in the area and wanted to see and hike in the rainforest. We knew we needed an experienced guide. Peter was exactly what we were seeking. We had a full day of hikes (+8 miles in total) on several trails, saw many waterfalls and beautiful vistas. Peter is super knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the land, area and wildlife. Peter will customize the day based on your group, but we were a pair that wanted to hike and not be slowed down by a tour group. Highly recommend if you want an active experience.
Our group of 6 had a...
Dennis M,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group of 6 had a wonderful time on this tour. Peter was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this tour.
Excellent, wonderful sights and informative
Richard H,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day out with Peter, our guide for the day. Saw some magnificent sights in the rain forest, which is about an hours drive from the Gold Coast. Waterfalls, stunning vistas, birds and ancient trees. Peter was really knowledgeable and informative. Nice picnic lunch too😜
Great rainforest and wildlife trip
RorMac,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day with Peter, trip around the rainforest seeing lots of waterfalls and wildlife followed by kangaroos and koalas. Peter was really good company and very knowledgeable, could highly recommend
Great Tour and Guide
muhammadfirdanib,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter was our guide for the day. He arrived at our accommodation on time and greeted us warmly. He was knowledgeable and kind throughout the tour, accommodating to our requests. Lunch was provided. Peter went out of his way to look for Koalas and we appreciate his enthusiasm throughout the tour. Keep up the good energy, Peter! Big love from Singapore.
AMAZING day with Talitha!
Stefanie R,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Talitha was AMAZING as was the entire private tour. We were able to email back and forth over exactly what our family liked and the pace at which we were comfortable moving. Talitha was then able to exactly plan our day and we got everything done as promised! Her incredible knowledge of the rainforest was amazing!! My husband, daughter and I all agreed one of our best tours ever!! Highly recommend!!
The best guided tour we've ever done.
Nadinebissonnette,Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time! We hesitated to take this tour because we were only on the Gold Coast for two days. However, after seeing the great reviews, we decided to book, and Peter (the guide) managed to exceed our expectations. We highly recommend this tour—it’s definitely worth the money. I can’t believe how much we saw and learned in just one day. Peter is truly an exceptional guide.
Extraordinary tour in Springbrook National Park
O3251ANpaulan,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely fantastic! Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable, engaging and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.
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