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Brisbane: Springbrook and Mt Tamborine Rainforest Day Tour

1. Brisbane: Springbrook and Mt Tamborine Rainforest Day Tour

Just 1.5 hours from Brisbane come and meander through the Springbrook National Park to discover the natural bridge waterfall created by underground volcanic activity, the safe haven for the glow worm population. It is an easy sealed circuit track and takes about 45 min at an easy pace, just enough to work up a sweat! 1 hour of Traveling through the beautiful countryside of the Scenic Rim you will be chauffeured to Mt Tamborine where you will have views all the way from Mt Tamborine to the Great Dividing Range. Breathtaking and different come experience the wonder of Mt Tamborine, a small village located 525 metres above sea level! We will then have a fabulous lunch at a local cafe and a brief stop for shopping on Gallery Walk. You will then take a guided tour to experience the magical world of Glow Worms by visiting The Glow Worm Cave on Tamborine Mountain, located at Cedar Creek Estate. During the tour, the knowledgeable guides will explain the lifecycle of the Glow Worm and how and why these amazing little creatures emit light. Since its opening in 2005, the glow-worms have thrived reaching over 3000 in number. Next, complete your day at the picturesque Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk attraction. Set in a magical 30 acres of privately owned rainforest beside the crystal-clear rock pools of Cedar Creek on Tamborine Mountain, Queensland, Australia. The walk departs directly from the Eco Gallery with a comprehensive array of Australian rainforest flora and fauna displays. The last self guided walk takes approximately 45 minutes at a leisurely pace when pausing to view the many points of interest and information along the way. The entire walk totals 1.5 km and is a combination of forest floor trails, 300 meters of high-tech steel bridges through the highest points of the upper canopy, and a 40-meter cantilever bridge that soars a breathtaking 30 meters above the creek and rainforest below. Sure to delight the whole family this tour is very well-rounded and sure to tick those bucket lists.

Gold Coast: Day Time Glow Worm Cave & Scenic Rim Luxury Tour

2. Gold Coast: Day Time Glow Worm Cave & Scenic Rim Luxury Tour

Embark on a bus tour from the Gold Coast to visit the famous Glow Worm caves on Tamborine Mountain in a daytime setting. Make the most of your luxury bus transport, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey through the scenic landscapes of Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain. Unlike traditional glow worm tours, explore the caves during the day, elimintating the need to venture out late at night and giving you an up close perspective on the glow worms' natural habitat. Outside of the caves, marvel at the striking landscape of Tamborine Mountain National Park on a scenic drive, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings without the need for extensive walking. Stop at various scenic lookouts, enjoying photo opportunities to capture the stunning landscapes of the Scenic Rim region. Relax and refresh yourself with some free time and tuck into your morning tea at restaurants, cafes, and local eateries. Don't forget your water bottle, to taste the fresh clean water straight from the mountain. Additionally, make the most of optional experiences to enhance your visit. Choose to visit an award-winning winery for a guided tasting, with an additional cost of $10. If you have a sweet tooth, indulge in fudge tasting, which is offered for free.

Rainforests and Glow Worm Cave: Day Tour from Brisbane

3. Rainforests and Glow Worm Cave: Day Tour from Brisbane

On this full-day program from Brisbane you’ll explore the rainforests of Springbrook and Tamborine national parks. Admire the beautiful waterfalls set in a natural forest, take a walk surrounded by towering rainforest trees, and spot forest wildlife including the shy pademelons, brush turkeys, goanna, and water dragons. See the unique natural bridge with a waterfall plunging into the cave below. Tamborine offers a chance for a break to explore the arts and craft district Gallery Walk (free time). There is a choice of establishments where lunch can be purchased or bring your own. The afternoon includes a guided tour of the award-winning glow worm caves at Cedar Creek. Finish the day with a rainforest walk to Curtis Falls. A 50-minute drive will have you back in Brisbane late afternoon.

From Brisbane: Mount Tamborine Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch

4. From Brisbane: Mount Tamborine Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch

Start the tour with pickup from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Travel with your expert guide to some of South East Queensland’s best local wineries for guided tastings of award-winning wines. After the tastings, enjoy a gourmet 2-course winery lunch at a beautiful location in the mountains. If the schedule allows, stop to sample locally made liqueurs, spirits, cheese and fudge.

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What people are saying about Glow Worm Caves

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 122 reviews

It ended up raining as we through the rainforest, but that seemed to only add to the trip. Thank goodness it was at the end because everyone was soaked, but everyone was happy. The glow worms were definitely the highlight of the trip. Along with the stop for lunch on your own at the cute little town before the glow worms. Highly enjoyed my time.

It was a memorable trip. Our guide Brian was very friendly and knowledgeable. He knew the places, the trees, why they are important and so on. The group was also nice. I would conclude by saying the trip is a value for the money we paid.

Everything was well organised and ran smoothly. Brian is very knowledgeable about all we saw in the Rainforest and made it a very interesting tour. Highly recommend this tour for sure.

All the travel sights in this tour only require short driving distance and the atmosphere of the rainforests are beautiful and cozy to walk

The guide was informative and kept everything on time.