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Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Experience - Southern Cross Day Tours

4.6
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Experience the magic of the rainforest after dark - a truly unique adventure!

Experience the magic of the rainforest after dark - a truly unique adventure!

Highlights

  • See magical glow worms and nocturnal wildlife
  • Experience a guided rainforest walk to Curtis Falls
  • Spectacular views over the Gold Coast's night skyline
  • Enjoy a delicious dessert at a local restaurant

Embark on an exhilarating nocturnal journey through Gold Coast's hinterland. Experience stargazing, relish dessert at a local eatery, and explore a guided rainforest walk to a waterfall.

Led by an expert guide, encounter native nocturnal wildlife like frogs, owls, possums, and glowing mushrooms. Witness enchanting glow worms at Curtis Falls and savour sweeping coastal views on the return.

This ECO certified, small group tour offers a unique and unforgettable adventure, far from the crowds.

Adult $109.00
Child $89.00 (Aged 2 - 16 years)
Infant $44.50 (Aged 0 - 1 year)

What's included

  • Pick up from selected locations available. Please contact the local tour operator at least 24hrs prior to arrange pick up
  • Guided night-time rainforest walk
  • Delicious dessert at local restaurant
  • Friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Each guest is provided with a glow worm friendly flashlight

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Meeting point: Aquaduck Office
  • Circle on Cavill Shopping Centre
  • Cavill Ave
  • Surfers Paradise
  • QLD 4217. Please arrive 15 minutes prior. Pick up from selected locations available. Please contact local tour operator on +61 7 5655 0716 at least 24hrs prior to departure to arrange pick up

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Small-group tour - maximum of 14 people.

    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.

    Pick ups:

    You will need to arrive at your selected pickup location 10mins prior as the bus is on a tight schedule and cannot wait. In the event you do not select a pickup point at check out, the default start point is Aquaduck office in Circle on Cavill, Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise

    There is no storage on the bus or in the booking office for prams and large bags. Please leave them in your car or hotel room

  • Cancellations:

    Refund available if notified at least 48hrs prior tour departure.

    Cancellation 24-48 hours prior to tour departure time - 50% of Fare.

    Reschedule of tour permitted free of charge up to 24 hours prior.

    Cancellation inside 24 hours or no show - 100% of fare.

    Bookme's own terms and conditions apply.


    Please Note Important:

    Any person under the age of 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult 18+

    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.

    Please bring comfortable footwear, a hat, and a drink bottle.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$96.00
  • Infant$48.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.6

13 reviews

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Riemke Ipema from Netherlands wrote on 09 February 2024

Leuk

Leuke tour! De glowworms waren magisch, en ook nog een glowing mushroom gezien, kikkers, een slang, possum, spinnen, en meer :) Alex vertelde veel interessante weetjes over de dieren, planten en bomen.

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From Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Experience - Southern Cross Day Tours

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience :)

Mary Ly from Australia wrote on 07 February 2024

Tour

Had fun with the tour. Highly recommend it to everyone

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Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience :)

Brett Robertson from New Zealand wrote on 06 February 2024

Glow worm tour

Excellent Very enjoyable. Alex our guide was the best! and an excellent safe driver.. Would highly recommend !

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Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience, and will pass your kind words on to Alex :)

debbied2 from Australia wrote on 12 April 2022

Not great

I’m sorry to say that I would not recommend this tour, after driving for an hour in the dark our first stop was for coffee and cake at a lovely place, but feeling like the workers there were waiting for us to leave so they could close for the night, Then were taken down a path to see the glow worms and a waterfall that you could obviously only see by torchlight, very underwhelming.

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From Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Experience - Southern Cross Day Tours

Hi Debbie, Thanks for your review and the feedback you have provided. We are sorry you didn't enjoy the tour. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday on the Gold Coast. Kind regards, SCT

farqady from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2024

Unique experience

Spectacular rainforest walk, I had the opportunity to see Bioluminescent fungi for the 1st time ! And the glow worms as well. Sonia our tour guide was very helpful and informative. This tour is a must do and it provides a unique experience.

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Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience, and will pass your kind words on to Sonia :)

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