Glow Worm Tours on Tamborine Mountain
CAFE' OPEN 10AM TO 3PM
- DINE IN OR TAKE AWAY -
We accept student and concession cards, students are high school students and university students, and we have discounted ticket options for children. Please record all members of your group, even babies!)
If you have any problem making a booking, please ring us at 0755451666 so we can assist you.
Each visitor is given the chance to have a much closer interaction than is normally possible in the wild. Unlike most wild glow worms, our colony is visible during the daytime. It is accessible via a flat, concrete pathway, however please note there are two steps leading down to the cave, and we are not outfitted with ramps. Please note, due to the nature of our cave, electric wheelchairs and prams are not permitted. Please enquire with us directly to learn how we can accommodate your visit.
How It Works:
Our site on Tamborine Mountain is a glow worm sanctuary. It is built to allow visitors to see glow worms during the daytime, without damaging delicate wild habitats. Visiting glow worms in the wild often causes damage to their colonies, so our cave was built to provide an alternative option. We offer tourists a sustainable, eco-friendly tour experience.
Each visitor is given the chance to have a much closer interaction than is normally possible in the wild. Unlike most wild glow worms, our colony is visible during the daytime. Please note, photography is not permitted inside the caves.
Learn more about our Guidelines for Safe Glow Worm Interactions.
Visiting our site helps protect glow worms in the wild. Help support our conservation program to protect our local Gold Coast glow worms.
PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE CAVE!
This includes non-flash photography and video. For the safety of the Glow Worms we ask that there is no photography in the cave. Photography is allowed leading up to and of the cave.
NOT 100% WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
No electric wheelchairs allowed. Manual wheelchairs permitted. Some small steps down to cave, one larger step down into main cave with ramp in which tour guides can assist.
NO LIGHT UP SHOES IN THE CAVE.
Unfortunately, electronics are not allowed with our Glow Worms.
NO LOUD NOISES.
Loud noises can cause the glowworms to turn off their glow. When visiting the Glow Worm Cave, and for the enjoyment of everyone, please keep noise levels to a minimum.
Group Packages
Do you have 10 or more people in your group? Make a Group Package Enquiry to learn more about what packages we offer with our wine centre and restaurant.
While you can always come to our caves on your own, we also partner with local tour companies if you need transportation down the mountain:
Tours on Tamborine Mountain - Twilight Tour Package
Tours on Tamborine Mountain is offering a private Twilight Tour Package to the Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves, including transport to and from the Gold Coast, a light meal at a local café, and a sunset view over the Gold Coast Skyline. No hiking, 4WD or climbing involved, experience the results of the groundbreaking glow worm conservation project at Cedar Creek Estate. A short and sweet tour offering a convenient way to explore the mountain that leaves your days free! *All tours are subject to seating availability and a minimum of 6 booked passengers per tour.
To make an inquiry, please call 0438-174-631 or email service@toursontamborine.com.au Website: Tours on Tamborine Mountain
Queensland Day Tours - Glow Worms Combination Tour
Explore the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage area. This tour takes in both the rainforests of Springbrook and Tamborine National Parks. See two beautiful waterfalls set in a natural sub-tropical rainforest, with a chance to spot the forest wildlife including the shy pademelons (rainforest wallabies), brush turkeys, goanna and water dragons. Mount Tamborine brings a break to explore the Tamborine Village “Gallery Walk” (free time) before visiting Cedar Creek Estate winery and enjoying a restaurant lunch overlooking the vineyards. Afternoon includes a guided tour of the award-winning Glow Worm caves at Cedar Creek. We finish the day with a rainforest walk to Curtis Falls. To make an inquiry, please call 0488-332-257 Website: Springbrook & Tamborine Rainforest
Southern Cross Tours- Mt. Tamborine Experience
Tamborine Mountain is well known to all Gold Coast and Brisbane residents. It’s where you escape from the beaches, buildings and theme parks to experience another side of what the Gold Coast offers. Our tour is designed so you can choose to do as little or as much as you can whilst taking in the charm of this mountaintop town. It’s your day but let us be your guide. Tamborine Mountain enjoyed in a hop on hop off style tour, You choose what you want to see, eat and do and we will make it happen.
To make an inquiry, please call 1 300 762 665 Website: Southern Cross Tours
