Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk
Description
In the late afternoon, walk amongst kangaroos as they graze freely and search for koalas in a wild natural habitat. After dark witness the unique beauty of the Glow Worms in their natural habitat while discovering the rainforest of a nighttime! On our nocturnal walk into the rainforest to the base of a waterfall we will search for wildlife and other critters lurking in the wilderness. This experience is designed to avoid other people and see as many animals and creatures as possible. If the sky is clear it is a beautiful spot to see the stars and the night sky or watching the sunset over the Gold Coast hinterland from a viewpoint.
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Itinerary
Visit QLD's first National Park to witness the majestic glow worms. On the drive here we will stop and see kangaroos and koalas in the wild with a typical Australian terrain
We will walk around kangaroos as they graze freely in the wild and look for koalas. After dark we'll enter the rainforest to discover Glow Worms
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please contact us for your hotel address or desired pick-up location. If you would prefer to bring your own vehicle for the night instead this is possible, please inform if you would like to do so.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Approximately 1 mile of walking is involved
- For large groups please contact us
Reviews(7)
We had such a great time on our guided hike with Gold Coast Rainforest Tours. Our guide, Peter, was amazing! He picked us up from our hotel on time, and was both friendly and professional. He gave us plenty of time to take pictures and was so determined to find the best views of the koalas, wallabies, and glow worms (also, bonus leaf tailed gecko). Peter was so informative and easy going, we learned so much about the native flora and fauna and even some history of the local townships from him. None of the hikes were too strenuous, but still fun and interesting. The vehicle was also roomy, clean, and comfortable. My wife and I have already been telling our friends back home to look up Peter and Gold Coast Rainforest Tours if they ever vacation in Australia, and I'm happy to leave a positive review for such a great experience.
Thank you for the kind and encouraging words! Glad that the outing was so enjoyable!
Came on a day tour with Gold Coast Rainforest Tours last time I was on the GC and this time went for one of their night tours and it didn't disappoint! Saw 3 koalas, heard one performing its mating call which was fun! Last time I saw 6 or 7 waterfalls on the day tour, this time saw 2 (one at night) which were both different to what I saw last time. Saw a heap of glow worms at one of the waterfalls and some close to the path, some frogs, spiders and geckos. Exceeded my expectations again! They also honoured a 20% discount for being a return customer from 7 years ago which was nice!
I was trying to find a glow worms tour, but couldn't find any availability last minute. I found this which was much the same price but also visited koalas & kangaroos. I wasn't expecting to actually see any but we actually saw 4! I'm Australian and have seen heaps of roos, but it was nice to see so many and really close to the trail, it was only my 2nd time seeing a wild koala so it was a nice treat! After that we drove into the rainforest and saw a waterfall before dusk and then went for a walk to see the glow worms. The guide found a couple of geckos which I definitely wouldn't have seen otherwise and pointed out a few cool things in the rainforest. The glow worms were quite magical next to a waterfall, in a really small group (was only 5 of us) Definitely worth the few extra bucks instead of just the glow worms tour, excellent value for money comparatively, would recommend it for anyone!
This experience was amazing and quickly become a highlight of my trip to the Gold Coast! The small group size made everything feel personal and relaxed. Pete was friendly, super knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the rainforest and wildlife. He was so respectful of the environment and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an amazing time. The whole tour was perfectly paced, incredibly well organised and felt authentic rather than rushed or overly touristy, something I often find with the bigger group tours. We were lucky enough to see kangaroos, koalas, birds, frogs and even snakes! It’s such a privilege to see them in their natural habitat. Pete did a fantastic job of spotting koalas for us! The glow worms rainforest walk was a definite highlight. Walking through the darkened rainforest seeing the glow worms in their natural environment was genuinely breathtaking and something i’ll never forget. I’d highly recommend this tour!
Thanks for the warming feedback, I'm glad it was so special for you! Reviews like this make an amazing job even more worthwhile!
Talitha was an amazing guide. You can tell she has a great passion and knowledge and truly cares about nature and the environment. My dad and I have been on at least 8 tours so far and Talitha has been the best guide by far. Amazing experience - kangaroos, koalas and glow worms.
Thanks for the encouraging words! We're lucky to have Talitha as part of the team!
The experience was amazing. It exceeded all expectations. Peter was friendly and knowledgeable and he went out of his way to make the trip awesome!
Talitha was a great knowledgeable guide and a very enjoyable person to talk to. We saw koalas, kangaroos and glowworms (all firsts for two Americans) and we could not have had a better time. Thank you so much!
