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Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves
No night hike needed for this one. At Cedar Creek Estate the cave is purpose-built and climate controlled, so thousands of them glow in the middle of the day, all year round.
No night hike needed for this one. At Cedar Creek Estate the cave is purpose-built and climate controlled, so thousands of them glow in the middle of the day, all year round.
The cave is man-made, not natural. Conditions inside are controlled for the glow worms, which is how the site can show them during the day in every season. It's billed as the only place in Queensland where you can do that.
Visits are guided only. Biologists run the tours, so it's a good time to ask the questions you've always had about glowing insects. Tours take about 30 minutes and leave every half hour.
A short rainforest boardwalk leads to the cave entrance. Look out for the frog exhibit along it before you head into the dark.
Weekdays usually bring smaller groups. Tours run at set half-hour times, so booking ahead is the way to get the slot you want.
| Visit time | About 30 minutes |
| Hours | 10am to 4pm, 7 days |
| Booking | Guided tours only, at set times. Book ahead. |
| Location | Cedar Creek Estate, 104-144 Hartley Road, North Tamborine |
Check hours and prices with the venue before you go.
Nature Link glow worm tickets include transport from Brisbane or the Gold Coast and a pre-booked cave entry, with the mountain shuttle taking you there. Already on the mountain? The local shuttle stops at the Glow Worm Caves too.
Here for the wine? For a guided day built around tastings, see Gold Coast Wine Tours.
It's a purpose-built cave. That's what lets the glow worms shine all year and during the day.
Tours are guided and run at set times, so booking ahead is advised. Our glow worm tickets come with your entry pre-booked.
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