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Glow worm caves day trip, pickups from around 9am

Your glow worm cave time is booked before you leave home, so the rest of the day is yours to wander. Ride up from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, then use the mountain shuttle to get between cellar doors, cafes and Gallery Walk. From $145 per adult.

From $145 per adult

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Glow worm caves day trip, pickups from around 9am
Guaranteed glow worm cave entry, locked in at booking
A guided look at thousands of glow worms in a cave built to keep them shining all year
Unlimited hop on hop off rides between stops on the mountain
Add Rainforest Skywalk entry with the combo ticket

How the day runs

  1. Board your shuttle in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast in the morning.
  2. Arrive on Tamborine Mountain around 10:30am and get a quick rundown of the hop on hop off service.
  3. Spend the day moving between wineries, breweries, distilleries, cafes and Gallery Walk at your own pace.
  4. Head to the Glow Worm Caves for your pre-booked guided tour, which starts with a short rainforest boardwalk.
  5. Catch the return shuttle, which leaves the mountain at 3:30pm.

Included

  • Return transfers from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
  • Ride the mountain shuttle as often as you like
  • Glow worm cave entry booked for you
  • Rainforest Skywalk entry (combo ticket only)
  • Air-conditioned, eco-friendly vehicles
  • Local driver/guide and scenic stops

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Wine, beer and spirit tastings
  • Rainforest Skywalk entry on the glow worm only ticket
  • Other venue fees and shopping
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

  • Your cave time is set in advance and can't always be moved on the day, so plan your other stops around it.
  • Suitable for most ages. Children must be supervised by an adult.
  • The shuttle runs in most weather. Bring walking shoes, a light jacket, water, a hat, sunscreen and a way to pay for extras.
  • Leaving from Brisbane and need to get away early? A drop at Helensvale Train Station after lunch may be possible, subject to timing and availability.
  • Refund and cancellation terms for your departure point are shown at checkout.

Pickups from around 9am

Choose your stop when you book. Your exact time is on your confirmation.

Brisbane
8:30amFortitude Valley110 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley
8:45amBrisbane Marriott1 Howard St, Brisbane City
9:00amRoyal on the Park152 Alice St, Brisbane City
9:10amThe Star Brisbane33 to 83 William St, main entrance
Gold Coast
8:30amRobina StationPark and Ride
8:45amThe Star Gold Coast1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach
9:00amvoco Gold Coast31 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise
9:15amJW Marriott158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
9:35amGold Coast University HospitalCnr Nexus Way and Parklands Dr, Platform 4

Check dates and book

Live availability and every fare option are shown in the next step.

Book your cave time

Secure booking with our operating partner, Pineapple Tours.

Here for the wine? For a guided day built around tastings, see Gold Coast Wine Tours.

Questions

Can I pick my glow worm tour time?

Your tour time is allocated when you book and set before the day. It can't always be changed once you're on the mountain, so treat it as the fixed point in your plans.

Is the Rainforest Skywalk included?

Only on the combo ticket, which adds pre-booked Skywalk entry. On the glow worm ticket the Skywalk is optional and paid on site.

Is this good for kids?

It suits most ages, and children need to be supervised by an adult. Child and family prices are shown at checkout.

Are the caves natural?

No. It's a purpose-built cave with controlled conditions, which is why the glow worms can be seen during the day, all year round.

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