Night Tours in the Gold Coast: 5 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.Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 482 reviews · 1h 30m · from $31Best value

Cruise the Surfers Paradise canals and Gold Coast waterways for 90 minutes with English commentary from the captain and guides such as Pete and Amelia. You’ll pass luxury homes, mega yachts, Marina Mirage, Sea World, and the city skyline, with cheese, crackers, savoury nibbles, wildlife spotting, and a licensed bar selling cocktails, beer, wine, and champagne.

“Amazing views. Amazing snacks. Amazing crew members. Drinks were awesome! Wear something nice to get a nice photo!”

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3.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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4.Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $80Top rated

Spend two hours aboard a 38-foot sailing yacht with Catherine and Grant, watching the Gold Coast sunset from the water. You’ll pass Marina Mirage, the Spit, South Stradbroke Island, Wave Break Island, and SeaWorld while enjoying wine, beer, water, and a tasting plate. The small boat keeps the mood personal, with possible dolphin and sea turtle sightings.

“Relaxing fun experience for everyone Lovely people who own the yacht Highly recommended Value for money Loved Wilson”

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5.Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour

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

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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