Evening Rainforest, Waterfall and Glow Worm Guided Tour
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September 2026
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great night experience if you want a laid-back tour
Hotel pick up is very convenient and Jamie our guide was very friendly and engaging as he took us to the near by national park. You get to do some wildlife spotting on your way to the glowworms too. Bring a camera that is good for low light conditions as you cant use flash. You then end the night with some dessert before being returned to your accomodation.
Absolutely beautiful
Absolutely beautiful and our tour guide was amazing. Thank you!
What you can expect
Embark on a thrilling night tour through the Gold Coast hinterland, where adventure meets natural wonder. Gaze at the star-filled sky, indulge in a delectable dessert at a charming local restaurant, and journey deep into the rainforest on a guided walk to a stunning waterfall. Along the way, spot elusive nocturnal wildlife—frogs, owls, possums, and even bioluminescent mushrooms—illuminated by your expert guide. Witness the magical glow worms at Curtis Falls before soaking in breathtaking coastal views on your return. This ECO-certified, small-group tour promises an intimate and unforgettable escape, far from the crowds.
Location
What you need to know
- Evening rainforest and glow worm tour
- Dessert, tea and coffee at a local restaurant
- National park fees
- Flash light
- Pick up from selected locations available
- Tours depart daily from approximately 6:15pm and return at approximately 10pm (times can vary depending on the season and your hotel location)
- This experience will takes approximately 3.5 hours.
- Aquaduck, Corner of Cavill Ave &, Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
- Pick up and drop off from selected locations available. Please contact local tour operator directly at least 24hrs prior to your tour to arrange pick up.
- Comfortable walking shoes, a jacket, hat, water bottle. Guests may wish to bring money for optional experiences and lunch where not included.
- Our rainforest walks require a low to moderate degree of fitness and follow clearly marked paths and boardwalks.
- Enclosed shoes are recommended.
- Please note that there is no storage for prams or large bags on board the bus or in the tour office. Kindly leave them in your car or hotel room
- 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
- All our vehicles carry umbrellas, insect repellent and first aid kits
- Your guides have all relevant permits, training and authorisation to ensure a safe, comfortable journey
- This is an all age tour. Should you require a booster seat for younger family members, we can provide them at no extra charge – just let us know in advance
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- From 1 April - Infants 0-1 years are permitted on tour subject to availability
- Infant ticket does not include any food or beverage
- Southern Cross Tours may alter or cancel any section of any 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.
- Change/cancel your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking on arrival to the Gold Coast and confirm your pick up location and time if required. Tour Operator Information, including contact details, are included on your tour voucher
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the tour. Vouchers presented on a mobile device are also accepted
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Excellent experience!
Glow Worm tour last night up at Mt. Tambourine National Park with Southern Cross Tours - our tour guide Alex was excellent with a cracking sense of humour! Made everyone feel welcome and shared a great variety of information on the drive, which was really interesting and fun! The views on the way up to the park were stunning and if you have time you should definitely check it out during daylight hours too if you get the chance. We saw an amazing selection of creatures, including a water dragon, huge panda(?) snail, giant (and I mean giant!) cricket, a selection of spiders, a cane toad, cute frog and a couple of leaf-tailed gheckos! The slaters curled themselves into a ball when picked up and were so metallic! We did see the glow worms too of course, but difficult to get good photos on my phone. Highly recommend! 👌
Amazing Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Tour
The tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was fantastic, very entertaining and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared so many interesting facts about the rainforest and its wildlife, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We were lucky to see a lot of animals during the walk including possums, bandicoots, lizards, geckos and even an eel in the lake. There were also plenty of spiders along the way which made the night walk feel like a real adventure. One of the highlights was seeing the fluorescent mushrooms and of course the glowing worms. It was truly magical and something I had never experienced before. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable tour. I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Magical night
It was really a magical night. We saw a lot of animals and our guide explained us a lot about them. The athmosphere was all in all really good, because our guide interacted a lot with is. Can only recommend!
