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Home/Destinations/Gold Coast/Gold Coast nature & wildlife
Nature & wildlife · Gold Coast itinerary

Gold Coast Nature & Wildlife: The Best Itinerary

Beyond the beach, the Gold Coast teems with nature. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Hinterland
  2. 2Glow worms
  3. 3Whales
  4. 4Waterfalls

The rainforest

The hinterland and its waterfalls.

The glow worms

Springbrook’s Natural Bridge at night.

The whales

A humpback whale watching cruise.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Gold Coast — prices per person.

Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall
Cairns And The Tropical North
Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall
5.0(20)·5 hours
from$832/ person
via Viator
Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure
Sydney
Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure
4.9(179)·5 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching on OSPREY Speed Boat with canopy from SYD Harbour
Sydney
Whale Watching on OSPREY Speed Boat with canopy from SYD Harbour
5.0(21)·2 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Montville, Maleny and Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour with Lunch
Noosa And Sunshine Coast
Montville, Maleny and Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour with Lunch
5.0(40)·7 hours
from$213/ person
via Viator
Deluxe Springbrook & Mt Tamborine Glow Worms and famous Skywalk
Brisbane
Deluxe Springbrook & Mt Tamborine Glow Worms and famous Skywalk
4.8(273)·8 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Sydney Whale Watching on ORCA Small RIB
Sydney
Sydney Whale Watching on ORCA Small RIB
4.9(19)·2 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise
Port Douglas
Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise
5.0(141)·8–9 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Brisbane: Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus
Brisbane
Brisbane: Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus
4.7(30)·6–8 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator

Gold Coast nature & wildlife — FAQ

Is the Gold Coast good for nature?
Yes — rainforest, glow worms, waterfalls and whales all feature.
What is the best nature tour?
A hinterland rainforest tour or a Springbrook glow worm tour.
Can you see glow worms?
Yes — evening tours reach the Springbrook glow worm caves.

Explore more in Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise & BeachesTheme ParksHinterland & RainforestWhale WatchingSpringbrook & Glow WormsJet Boat & Watersports