Biologist-Guided Glow Worm Cave Tour on Tamborine Mountain

Step into a man-made cave on Tamborine Mountain with trained biologists to learn about glow worms, their glowing bodies and sticky silk threads. Walk through restored rainforest shaped by decades of replanting, then explore a habitat where guided-only access helps protect these insects. Choose the hop-on hop-off option for more independent exploring around the mountain.

• Take in Scenic Rim views from mountain lookouts
• Discover Tamborine Mountain's history through the eyes of a local guide
• Sample fudge with an optional tasting
• Browse Gallery Walk with approximately 3 hours for shopping and lunch

Itinerary

1. For the Join-In Tour from Gold Coast, start with pickup scheduled for 09:00, with timing varying by pickup location, or meet at Tamborine Mountain at 10:00.
2. For the Hop on Hop off Bus Tour including Manmade Sustainable Glow Worm Cave, meet at Tamborine Mountain at 10:00. Other meeting points are Brisbane Marriott at 1 Howard St., Royal on the Park, and Emporium Hotel South Bank.
3. Travel by bus.
4. On the Join-In Tour from Gold Coast, have lunch at your own expense at one of the area's cafes or eateries; lunch is not included in the listed price. On the hop-on hop-off option, have morning tea.
5. Explore Tamborine Mountain, the Glow Worm Caves, and Tamborine National Park. The hop-on hop-off option also includes the Tamborine Mountain Hop on Hop off Bus.
6. Return by included shuttle at 12:30 on the Join-In Tour from Gold Coast or at 17:00 on the hop-on hop-off option.

What's Included

• English-speaking professional driver/guide
• Round-trip transfers from the meeting location
• Guided Glow Worm Caves visit

An optional boutique winery visit costs an additional AUD 10 and is not included in the listed price.

Important details

• Children aged 0–16 require a paying adult to accompany them. Children aged 0–1 join free. Child tickets cover ages 2–16 on the Gold Coast tour and ages 2–12 on the hop-on hop-off option.
• Bring a valid ID.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Pets are not permitted.
• Your pickup time will be confirmed in advance and varies by location. Arrive 15 minutes before departure; shared transfers may run early or late.