Glow Worms + Day/Night Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience
Description
Walk to the base and top of a bunch of beautiful waterfalls (free swimming possible at one of them). Experience the natural beauty throughout the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia with varied walking distances suited to you. A home cooked meal is provided at the top or base of one of the many beautiful waterfalls that we will visit. Search for native wildlife, listen to birds and smell plants throughout the day. After dark the adventure continues on Mount Tamborine where we will see Glow Worms in the wild at the base of another waterfall. Please contact Gold Coast Rainforest Tours for large/group bookings or any other enquires. ***Itinerary updated as of September 2025 to include glow worms, any review for this tour prior to this did not***
Tour Options
Itinerary
Walk to the base of multiple waterfalls and view others from the top as well as UNESCO World Heritage listed viewpoints.
UNESCO World Heritage listed Natural Bridge, cave & waterfall
Glow Worms in their natural habitat - after dark
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free Door-to-Door pick-up from Surfers Paradise and surrounding areas. Exact time will be arranged the day before the tour. Please contact Gold Coast Rainforest Tours directly if you are unsure about your pick-up area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As walking up stairs involved, a small level of fitness is required.
Reviews(68)
Our family had an absolutely wonderful experience! Talitha was an absolute joy to have as our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about every place we visited, incredibly friendly, and our kids had so much fun engaging with her. You could tell that she truly enjoyed her job and loved sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with us. She made the tour feel so special. The sites we visited were wonderful, and we took so many beautiful photos. We especially enjoyed visiting the glow worms at night. It was such a memorable experience! We highly recommend this tour!
Tally was amazing. We had a full day of hiking and sightseeing with her. She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and patient! She kept us informed and entertained throughout the day. We were so impressed with how well thought out the literary is! The hikes were all very easy to do with lots of opportunities for amazing pictures. Hiking in the rainforest with red lights and spotting the glow worms and wild life at night was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
Our family of four loved this tour! Tali was amazing! She was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the environment. We learned so much along the way, saw so many amazing things that we wouldn’t have seen on our own and she made sure we comfortable along the way. The rainbow waterfall and night walk to the glowworms were definite highlights.
An exceptional day in the bush!
The Glow Worms, Rainforest & Waterfalls experience was fantastic! It is a very complete tour. You get to walk amazing trails with great views and encounters with topical fauna. But the best is Peter's knowledge and generosity in explaining everything and answering every question. He is very professional, always trying to find curiosities to point out to you, and explain. Very professional! Food was also great!!!! I strongly recommend you take this tour!!! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the positive feedback! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the day! - Peter
I had an amazing experience on my tour with Peter. From the moment I stepped on board, he was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely enthusiastic. His passion for the rainforest and wildlife really shines through, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Peter is knowledgeable and professional, and he made everyone feel comfortable and included. He shared interesting insights throughout the day while keeping things relaxed and fun. Nothing felt rushed, and I always felt well looked after. It was a truly memorable experience, and I left with a big smile and some wonderful memories. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Gold Coast!
Thanks for the kind words and positive feedback! Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review! - Peter
Our tour guide, Talitha, was energetic and friendly. She also pointed out several animals and plants for us to learn about.
Superb experience and superb guide. Peter was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. I really appreciate his guidance. I strongly recommend this tour!
A lovely afternoon up in the rainforest looking at waterfalls, followed by an evening looking at the glow worms. Peter is very knowledgeable and took time and effort to point out various plants and animals... ensuring we knew which ones are dangerous. In all we walked between 8 and 10km, often up and down steps and steep inclines. It was quite a tiring day but worth the effort! Description says small level of fitness required, I would change this to a moderate level.
Fantastic experience and Peter the guide was amazing worth every penny the food Peter cooked for us was delicious thanks for the experience xx
