Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave
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Brisbane, Australia
- 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the diverse wildlife of South East Queensland when you travel to the Springbrook plateau, Numinbah Valley and Mt Tamborine on a full-day tour from Brisbane. Your guide leads a leisurely walk in Springbrook National Park to see two stunning waterfalls, Natural Bridge and a glow worm cave. Have time to relax and enjoy the waterfalls and rainforest on this small-group tour with numbers limited to 21 participants, ensuring a more personalized experience.
- Full-day tour of Springbrook National Park and Tamborine National Park from Brisbane
- Drive through the picturesque Numinbah Valley and hike past rock pools and waterfalls in the rainforest
- Stop at Natural Bridge and see the Glow Worm Caves
- Includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Small-group tour limited to 21 people for an intimate experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
See more in one day with visits to two national parks in the UNESCO-listed Gondwana Rainforests.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 222 Margaret St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Tours depart at 7:45am (Check In 7:35am) from the loading zone in front of 222 Margaret Street, Brisbane. This is outside the Skytower Apartments and between Albert and Edward Streets. Hotel pickups are not available.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:45 am
Itinerary
Your day starts with morning pickup at Brisbane Transit Centre and a scenic drive through Numinbah Valley with views of Mt Tamborine. Approximately 62 miles (100 km) south of Brisbane, you reach Springbrook National Park, which lies within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage area.
Follow your guide on a hike that takes you into the rainforest and past waterfalls in this lush landscape. Hear about the region’s diverse wildlife, which includes more than 1,700 species of flowering plants and 500 vertebrate animals. Keep an eye out for pademelons (similar to wallabies), goannas, Australian water dragons and Australian brush-turkeys.
Near the arched rock of Natural Bridge, you can see Cave Creek waterfall as it plunges into a pool below as well as a cave with glow worms, which resemble tiny stars on the cave walls. Be on the lookout for Australian wildlife such as rosellas, king parrots, bowerbirds and kangaroos.
In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Tamorine Mountain Glow Worm Caves at Cedar Creek, for your final rainforest walk of the day. See an audio-visual display on glow worms, whose brilliant blue-green lights are actually emitted by the tiny larvae of a fungus fly. Step inside the second cave filled with thousands of glowing worms!
Stroll along the Curtis Falls track, a moderately challenging 1-mile (1.6-km) trail that includes 101 steps. Descend beneath towering gum trees to the viewing platform over Curtis Creek, then continue down to a second platform overlooking a waterfall that cascades into a large rock pool.
After the drive back to Brisbane, you're dropped off at your original departure point.
Follow your guide on a hike that takes you into the rainforest and past waterfalls in this lush landscape. Hear about the region’s diverse wildlife, which includes more than 1,700 species of flowering plants and 500 vertebrate animals. Keep an eye out for pademelons (similar to wallabies), goannas, Australian water dragons and Australian brush-turkeys.
Near the arched rock of Natural Bridge, you can see Cave Creek waterfall as it plunges into a pool below as well as a cave with glow worms, which resemble tiny stars on the cave walls. Be on the lookout for Australian wildlife such as rosellas, king parrots, bowerbirds and kangaroos.
In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Tamorine Mountain Glow Worm Caves at Cedar Creek, for your final rainforest walk of the day. See an audio-visual display on glow worms, whose brilliant blue-green lights are actually emitted by the tiny larvae of a fungus fly. Step inside the second cave filled with thousands of glowing worms!
Stroll along the Curtis Falls track, a moderately challenging 1-mile (1.6-km) trail that includes 101 steps. Descend beneath towering gum trees to the viewing platform over Curtis Creek, then continue down to a second platform overlooking a waterfall that cascades into a large rock pool.
After the drive back to Brisbane, you're dropped off at your original departure point.
1
Curtis Falls
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Tamborine Mountain
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hang Glider Launch and Lookout
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Natural Bridge
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Hinze Dam
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Small-group tour, maximum 21 participants
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
MANDY_C
We had James as our tour guide for the day and he had lots of knowledge to share with us throughout both the journey, and the activity itself. I also found him very humerous. We had a mixed range of nationalities on our bus and thankfully, they all seemed very friendly which made a change. It is hard to remember everything about that day as there was so much to learn and see, but it was a lovely trip and one I would recommend. The Glow Worms were not what I expected at all. I thought they would be a bit like our slow worms in the UK but that glowed in the dark, but they were nothing like them. They were so tiny.
Reviews
4.7
based on 327 reviews
Shahin_M, Mar 2026
Overall it was a nice tour. My only recommendation is for the tour guide to allow a little bit of down time (even 10 minutes) for people to just rest. Sometime less is more. Also, there was way too much focus on finding birds or other creatures. I'm personally not a birder and don't need each bird in the forest identified. Again, some of it is ok, but too much time spent on hunting down animals.
Nathaniel_D, Mar 2026
Busy day of fun activities! Had a nice lunch at the Tambourine Garden and a tasting at the Tambourine Distillery! Bought some Wattle Liquor for a take away! Glow worms were interesting. Our guide was a great spotter of wildlife.
Trina_S, Mar 2026
Such a great day trip. James was an awesome tour guide, so funny and knowledgeable!! There’s alot to see and do in one day. Would recommend this tour!
Maureen_G, Mar 2026
Shane was a great tour guide. Loved his stories and enjoyed the tour. Saw kangaroos, wallabies and koalas during it. Would highly recommend.
Karen_B, Mar 2026
Long day, but James was a fantastic guide. There were 12 of us on this experience, which was a good size overall. Nice variety of nature encounters and cultural opportunities. Would definitely recommend.
MANDY_C, Feb 2026
We had James as our tour guide for the day and he had lots of knowledge to share with us throughout both the journey, and the activity itself. I also found him very humerous. We had a mixed range of nationalities on our bus and thankfully, they all seemed very friendly which made a change. It is hard to remember everything about that day as there was so much to learn and see, but it was a lovely trip and one I would recommend. The Glow Worms were not what I expected at all. I thought they would be a bit like our slow worms in the UK but that glowed in the dark, but they were nothing like them. They were so tiny.
Fred_B, Feb 2026
The bus travel took less time than we were expecting... which was great. It was a relaxing and informative tour with some beautiful scenery. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
Andrew_C, Feb 2026
James, the guide, was well versed on the wildlife and trees. The walk through the rain forest was beautiful and we really appreciated the waterfalls
Beata_P, Feb 2026
Nice forest trip, with lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes. Very interesting. A lit of wild animals.
Andrew_J, Feb 2026
Super friendly and knowledgeable guide! Great stops and overall a good pace for a full, but not exhausting day. Would recommend!
Phyllis_V, Feb 2026
This experience was worth the fee. It was a full day with a fantastic guide. James was very knowledgable and went out of his way to ensure our day was perfect.
Jay_M, Feb 2026
All the sites were extremely beautiful and if you don't have your own transportation this is a great option to get you out of the city and off to remote sites you would otherwise not get to see.
Brigitte_S, Feb 2026
Very knowledgeable guide. We had a beautiful day in the rainforest, with easy hikes and the guide pointed out lots of animals. We saw Koalas in the wild, kangaroos and wallabies. Lizards and birds. He knew exactly where to look and to go. Highly recommended.
Anna_M, Feb 2026
Excellent experience with guide James, who clearly loves what he does and is passionate about the natural beauty found near Brisbane. He greeted me welcomingly at the meeting point. His driving was very safe and he curated the group to be cohesive. The minibus was clean and with working seatbelts and comfortable seats. This was a lovely tour of natural surroundings that respects the environment and wildlife. We saw 3, three! koalas in the wild, several native birds, a scrub turkey, a 'patty" (baby wallaby), GLOW WORMS, mini bats, tree frogs, and kangaroos - NO zoos involved. And - even saw a manmade glow worm sanctuary with some frogs, insects, and snakes in terrariums. Started and ended on time. Plenty of clean restrooms throughout the tour! I also enjoyed the stop in Tambourine to have lunch. The stop at the Dam had an amazing cafe- which was unexpected and delightful for afternoon tea and a snack. Thanks James!
Noeleen_S, Feb 2026
Was a fantastic day, our guide James was very knowledgeable on the flora and fauna of each area we stopped, we even saw several koala's in their native habitat along the way. Was a great day with a great group of people.
Wendy_P, Jan 2026
James provided an interesting, educational and amusing commentary on all we did. He found many birds and animals for us to view in the forests. Very enjoyable!
Melanie_W, Jan 2026
Great way to see the subtropical rainforest. The waterfalls and Natural bridge were great to see and enjoy. However, it was the Glow worm cave tour that really made this tour extra special. Not something one can see many places and this man-made cave is an exceptional experience. Only real drawback to this tour was the amount of time necessary in the tour bus to get down and back from Brisbane.
Michelle_L, Jan 2026
Great trip and our guide Shane was awesome! Knowledgeable and took an interest in getting to know everyone in the group. Just the right length of time for a daily excursion and lots of great stops to see the areas around Brisbane.
Rebecca_V, Jan 2026
We really enjoyed seeing some of the little gems in the national rain forests -- it was a great opportunity to get out of the city. Keep in mind that there is a bit of driving, and going up and down the hills means curves, so it might be helpful to take some motion sickness medication if you are prone to car sickness.
Eddie_M, Jan 2026
Highlights are subtropical rainforest, glowing worms cave. If you’re not from Asia, the different topography would be interesting. Otherwise, it’s ordinary and definitely not an eye opener.
Paula_L, Dec 2025
James, our guide/driver was wonderful! Knowledgeable about the area and animals. Great eye for spotting the wallaby, birds, and other animals, making sure to help everyone in the group see them.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that James made the day special with his knowledge of the area and wildlife, and his great eye for spotting animals and helping everyone see them. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
sharon_w, Dec 2025
This is a great trip for seeing beautiful natural rainforest and wildlife. The hiking is easy even when it's really hot.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful rainforest and wildlife, and that you found the walks manageable even in the heat. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again.
John_S, Dec 2025
From start to finish it was excellent. A knowledgeable guide who seemed to be able to see/find various types of animals/birds reptiles on the forest floor or driving by them in the trees.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had an excellent experience from start to finish and that your guide’s knowledge and sharp eye helped you spot so much wildlife along the way. We really appreciate you sharing your experience.
Athena_G, Dec 2025
Beautiful drive and a great tour guide Peter new his work and very entertaining 10/10 asset to the company
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the fantastic feedback. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful drive and that Peter made the day entertaining and informative. He’s a real asset to our team and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Yichun_K, Dec 2025
A wonderful and relaxing outdoor experience. Our driver ＋ tour guide Peter was incredibly fun and attentive, and we truly had a fantastic day.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you had a wonderful and relaxing outdoor experience and that Peter made the day fun and attentive. We’re glad you had such a fantastic day with us.
Jared_B, Nov 2025
It was an awesome day trip, Pete was a great guide and gives lots of insights into the local area and the nature.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the great feedback. We’re glad you had an awesome day trip and that Pete’s local knowledge and insights into the area and nature made it even more enjoyable.
Rodney_D, Nov 2025
A great tour to experience outer Brisbane parks and rain Forrest. Pete our tour guide was easy going and full of information. Thank you Pete.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the parks and rainforest outside Brisbane, and it is great to hear that Pete made the day easy going and informative. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again in the future.
Johnny_B, Nov 2025
This was a super day trip with James, he’s a wonderful guide & driver, very chatty, enthusiastic and friendly.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad to hear you had a great day trip with James and that his friendly, enthusiastic and chatty nature made the experience even better. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
Natalie_C, Oct 2025
This tour was worth the cost, especially if you do not have a car. Our guide, Shane, was extremely knowledgeable about the sites and wildlife. The tour was not rushed and allowed plenty of time to explore each location. The small group size also made this a valuable experience. If you are looking to visit multiple sites in one day, this is the tour you need. Yes, there is a significant amount of driving between each location, but that is to be expected when there are multiple stops. The hikes/walks were not challenging but I definitely recommend wearing good sneakers or hiking boots.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Natalie, thank you so much for joining us and for sharing such a thoughtful review. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the day and found the variety of stops worthwhile. We love showcasing as much of the region as possible in one tour, so we really appreciate your understanding that a bit of driving comes with exploring so many beautiful spots. I’m glad the pace of the day felt relaxed and that you had plenty of time to enjoy each location, and thank you for the tip about comfortable footwear which is always a good idea for rainforest walks. It was a pleasure having you onboard and we hope to welcome you on another adventure when you are back in Brisbane.
Janet_P, Oct 2025
Our guide Pete was great. The tour involves some hiking but you see some spectacular views. Pete explained lots about the jungle and made the trek very interesting. The glow worm cave was interesting and something very unique to see. A great day!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Janet,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the day and that Pete made the experience interesting and enjoyable. The walks through the rainforest and the glow worm cave are definitely highlights, and it’s great to hear you appreciated the stunning views and Pete’s knowledge along the way.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another Queensland Day Tours adventure soon.
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