Glow Worm Tours in the Gold Coast: 7 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

1.Evening Rainforest and Glow Worm Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 558 reviews · 3h 30m · from $84Our pick

Travel from the Gold Coast to Tamborine Mountain for a guided night walk through subtropical rainforest to Curtis Falls. Guides such as Tania, Alex, Damian, and Orion point out glow worms, frogs, spiders, geckos, pademelons, and other night creatures. Cake and coffee, tea, or hot chocolate round out this 210-minute outing.

“The most amazing adventure.. our guide was very knowledgeable and the trip was full of fun and laughs ! Would highly recommend to everyone! Thanks for the amazing memories 😊”

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2.Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $135

This 9.5-hour small-group trip from Brisbane combines Springbrook National Park, Natural Bridge, Curtis Falls, Tamborine Mountain, Gallery Walk, and Cedar Creek Glow Worm Caves. Your guide may be Pete, James, Shane, or another Queensland Day Tours driver. Expect rainforest walks, wildlife spotting, scenic lookouts, and several hours on winding roads.

“Beautiful drive and a great tour guide Peter new his work and very entertaining 10/10 asset to the company”

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3.Deluxe Springbrook & Mt Tamborine Glow Worms and famous Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $132

Spend about eight hours exploring Springbrook National Park and Mount Tamborine from Brisbane in a small group of up to 11. You’ll visit Natural Bridge, Hinze Dam, country lookouts, Gallery Walk, the Tamborine glow worm caves, and the Rainforest Skywalk. Guides Tania and Mark are known for lively local commentary, and lunch, snacks, water, and entry fees are included.

“Tour was exactly as described. The stops/sights were interesting and Tanya was an enthusiastic guide.”

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4.Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Tour from Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · from $85

Leave Surfers Paradise for Mt. Tamborine National Park on a small-group night walk to Curtis Falls. Your guide leads you through the rainforest by torchlight, pointing out nocturnal wildlife and glow worms on the rock face. Finish with cake and tea, coffee, or hot chocolate at a mountain café. Guides may include Tania, Amber, Steve, or Daniel.

“Totally different experience seeing the rainforest at night. Aiden was a really informative guide and the glowworms did not disappoint”

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5.Springbrook and Mt Tamborine Glow Worm and Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Travel from Brisbane in a small air-conditioned van with guides such as Tania or Mark. Walk to Springbrook’s Natural Bridge, stop for Mt Tamborine views and fudge, visit a glow worm cave, and cross the Rainforest Skywalk. Lunch, a drink, cookie, water, park entry, and attraction tickets are included.

“Tania was a great guide. She explained everything so well and we had a great tour”

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6.Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 66 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Travel from the Gold Coast in a small group of up to 13 to see Tamborine Mountain’s man-made glow worm caves by day. Guide Michelle and other local drivers add commentary, then you can use the afternoon hop-on hop-off bus for wineries, fudge, waterfalls, shopping, and lunch stops.

“We had an excellent day in Tambourine Mountain, our tour guide/bus driver Graham was an absolute treasure trove of local knowledge and the best spots around the mountain. We really appreciate all the effort he put in the ensuring everyone had the best time!”

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7.Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $60Best value

Leave Novotel Surfers Paradise at 6:05 pm for a guided night walk through Springbrook National Park. Follow your guide and torch to Natural Bridge cave, where millions of glow worms create a natural light show. You may also spot owls, bats, frogs, or even a snake before stargazing under the night sky.

“Such an amazing activity, led by such amazing tour guides!”

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