Tamborine Mountain Night Rainforest Tour with Glow Worms
- See the beauty of Gold Coast at night on an exciting tour to Tamborine National Park!
- Catch a glimpse of rare and fascinating creatures along the way, such as the glow worm
- Experience night driving on off-road tracks, the perfect pathways for stargazing
- Enjoy comfortable transfers aboard a cozy and luxury Mercedes vehicle for the tour
- This tour also includes a pit stop for some delicious dessert at a local restaurant!
What to expect
Most visitors see the hinterland by day. This tour is the Gold Coast after dark.
As dusk falls over Tamborine Mountain, follow your expert guide along a rainforest trail lit only by soft red torchlight, gentle enough to keep nocturnal wildlife undisturbed. Listen for rustles and calls as the canopy closes in overhead.
The trail leads to Curtis Falls, where glow worms light the rock face like stars reflected on stone.
Warm up after with cake and a hot drink before heading back down the mountain.
Good for: couples, families with older kids, night owls.
Note: Torches, umbrellas and insect repellent provided. Wildlife sightings not guaranteed.










Reviews
Ryan is a very humorous tour guide. Although it was a bit rainy that day, when Ryan took us to see the blue glow worms, he introduced us to various trees and creatures on the mountain. Not only did we gain knowledge, but he also created a mysterious atmosphere at night. He truly is an interesting and passionate guide. On the way back, we enjoyed delicious cheesecake and chocolate milk at Manor restaurant, which left us with wonderful memories of this enlightening night tour. The best part was that on the way back, we got to sing along to everyone’s favorite songs— it was fantastic! Next time, I definitely want to bring my family here again.
A bit pricey both worth it to see the glow worms at the end of the trail. Easy instructions for pick up n a great supper of hot chocolate n yummy cakes at The Manor prior to the trip! Highly recommended:)
The Gold Coast's Tamborine National Park offers a tranquil environment with forest trails filled with natural beauty, leaving visitors feeling refreshed and relaxed. At night, the magical glowworm display is enchanting, and one can see many different types of insects. Although the tour is short, it's fulfilling and unforgettable, making for a wonderful experience that combines nature and wonders. Additionally, the tour leader, Damon, played multiple roles, acting as both driver and guide, and his enthusiasm and energy are commendable.
went for this tour back in april! was an awesome experience with the guide and he was very informative on the city and the park. no pics of the glow worms because the camera cant catch them but your naked eyes will be amazed 😉
the tour guide guy we had was amazing, he was very knowledgeable about the history of mount tamborine and the animals and nature around us that we saw!! food and drink was provided as well, the place was kind of creepy but was very unique and nice
The guide explained everything about the biodiversity in the rainforest really well and the glow worms looked beautiful! 🤩🤩🤩
could you pls relay the comments of “we 7 tour members from Hong Kong” to the Australian local guide Matt: Thanks for Matt’s introduction on the journey from The Manor to the rainforest destination! I asked the question of a a road sign and he responded together with other English-speaking tourists’ feedback. Thanks to the company for the tour design with the visit to The Manor with yummy cake & hot drinks first! Ada LI, HK
The tour guide is professional and humorous, and a bit naughty! He explained what glowworms are and their life circle in detail and even tried to scare us by hiding in a horrow tree😤Isn’t he a naughty and funny big boy? hahaha
Tania was a wonderful guide. She made an effort to get to know each member of our group. Her commentary was very thorough—besides introducing us to the glowworms, she also shared a lot about the forest ecosystem. Along the way, we even spotted some small animals and enjoyed a beautiful starry sky.
It's a great experience, like an adventure. It's so well explained and it's so fun to find so many different creatures!
Good to know
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are only available from Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach
- The pick-up details will be re-confirmed by the operator before the date of the tour. Alternatively, you could contact the operator one day before the time to re-confirm the pick-up arrangement at +61-7-5655-0716
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Booking Period: 9 January 2026 – 28 February 2026 Travel Period: 1 February 2026 – 28 February 2026
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- Please note that voucher dollars cannot be combined, and strictly only one voucher per transaction.
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- Bookings must include the code: “LNY” during checkout
- Red packets are handed out at check-in, prior to departure
- Free Merch and voucher dollars can be redeemed at the Aquaduck/Paradise Water Sports office by 31st March 2026
- No Swapping of Red Packets
- Promotion available while stocks last
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