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Explore the lush canopy of Mount Tamborine with a guided or hop-on hop-off rainforest skywalk tour. Many of these day trips from Brisbane and the Gold Coast also include entry to the famous Glow Worm Caves.
Free Cancellation Visit Springbrook’s Natural Arch and Mt Tamborine’s skywalk and glow worm caves in a small group of eleven.
Free Cancellation Brisbane Tamborine Mountain Hop-On Hop-Off + Skywalk & Glow Worms
Free Cancellation Walk through rainforest treetops before exploring Tamborine Mountain via a flexible afternoon shuttle bus.
Free Cancellation Ride a hop-on-hop-off bus to the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and the mountain's purpose-built glow worm caves.
Free Cancellation Walk the Tamborine Skywalk canopy and use a hop-on hop-off shuttle to visit waterfalls and local distilleries.
Read what travelers share about their experience visiting Mount Tamborine — from practical tips to personal highlights.
Tours to Mount Tamborine combine elevated rainforest walks with stops at local wildlife habitats and waterfalls. Most itineraries run for eight hours and handle the steep mountain drive from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
A 1.5-kilometer loop takes you 30 meters above the forest floor. The main cantilever bridge hangs directly over Cedar Creek.
Tours stop at Cedar Creek Estate to walk through a purpose-built cave. Red torchlight reveals thousands of Arachnocampa flava larvae glowing in the dark.
Minibuses loop between the mountain's attractions throughout the day. This lets you skip the notoriously full car parks at the trailheads.
Some itineraries add Springbrook National Park to the route. You walk the paved path into the Natural Arch basalt cave before heading up to Tamborine.
Keep an eye on the leaf litter for land mullets, one of the world's largest skinks. Brush-turkeys and Albert's lyrebirds also move through the undergrowth.
Most tours leave you to buy your own lunch. The minibuses drop passengers near the cafes and bakeries along the mountain's main village strip.
Day trips run daily from the coastal cities and handle the logistics of navigating the plateau. You need to decide whether you want a structured itinerary or a flexible bus pass.
Check your specific booking. Most $128 tours cover the $21.50 Skywalk entry and the $56 Glow Worm Cave ticket, but cheaper $98 options only include the Skywalk.
Operators collect passengers directly from hotels in the Brisbane CBD and Surfers Paradise between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. You get a text message the night before confirming the exact time.
The Skywalk is a steady 45-minute loop with some stairs. If you book the Springbrook combination tour, you need moderate fitness to handle the steep track down to the Natural Arch.
Wheelchair users can complete the first 300 meters of the Skywalk, including the first bridge. The hop-on hop-off buses can accommodate folding prams and strollers.
Bring a full water bottle. Tours rarely include lunch, though the Springbrook combo offers an optional wrap and cookie package. Otherwise, you buy food at St Bernards Hotel or Gallery Walk.
The plateau sits at 525 meters elevation and averages 17°C in winter. Pack a warm layer and a raincoat year-round, as mountain weather changes fast.
All listed operators offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure time.
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| Brisbane Hop-On Hop-Off | Springbrook Combo Tour | Skywalk Express | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours |
| Best for | Flexible exploring without a car | Seeing two national parks in one day | Budget-conscious travelers |
| Included Admissions | Skywalk & Glow Worms | Skywalk & Glow Worms | Skywalk only |
| Price from | $128 | $138 | $98 |
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The Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk opens daily from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm for ticket sales, with the gates locked at 5:00 pm. Tamborine National Park sections remain open 24 hours a day, except for Cedar Creek.
The Cedar Creek section is gated and locked overnight. It opens from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm between October 1 and March 31, and closes at 6:00 pm from April 1 to September 30.
Mount Tamborine sits roughly 80 kilometers south of Brisbane and 36 kilometers from the Gold Coast. The steep, narrow access roads from Nerang and Canungra are unsuitable for large vehicles.
No direct public bus runs onto the plateau. Independent travelers must take the TransLink 740 bus to Nerang Bicentennial Centre, then catch a taxi up the mountain for about $70.
Most visitors without a car use the hop-on hop-off minibuses, which run loops from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Winter (June to August) delivers mild, dry days averaging 17°C. This is the safest time for walking the national park trails.
The wet season runs from December through April, dumping the bulk of the mountain's 1,500mm annual rainfall. Tracks get slippery, and creek crossings frequently flood. Summer also brings high humidity and peak crowds, filling the small trail car parks by mid-morning.
The Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk offers wheelchair access for the first 300 meters, taking visitors across the initial bridge into the canopy.
Inside the national park, the Cedar Creek walking track to the lookout is graded for assisted wheelchair access. Toilets and picnic areas at The Knoll, Witches Falls, and Cedar Creek are accessible with assistance. The longer circuit tracks feature steep slopes and stairs.
The national park provides zero rubbish bins. You must pack out all food scraps and packaging.
Swimming in the rock pools at Cedar Creek and Curtis Falls is prohibited. Submerged rocks and sudden water level changes have caused serious injuries and fatalities.
Most full-day hop-on hop-off tours priced around $128 include both admission tickets. The cheaper $98 express tours only cover the Skywalk entry, leaving you to pay for other attractions separately.
The 1.5-kilometer loop takes about 45 minutes to complete at a steady walking pace. This gives you enough time to stop on the 30-meter-high cantilever bridge and look down at Cedar Creek.
You walk through a purpose-built cave habitat at Cedar Creek Estate under red torchlight. The darkness reveals thousands of native Arachnocampa flava larvae glowing on the walls.
The minibuses can store folding wheelchairs, and the first 300 meters of the Skywalk is accessible. However, the Springbrook combination tour requires full mobility to navigate steep stairs down to the Natural Arch.
Yes, operators collect passengers from central hotels in Brisbane and Surfers Paradise between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. You receive a text message the night before confirming your exact pickup time.
Most tours do not include lunch. The driver will drop you near Gallery Walk or a local pub like St Bernards Hotel, where you can buy your own food.
Wear flat, enclosed shoes with good grip for the steel walkways and forest trails. Bring a jacket, as the 525-meter mountain elevation keeps the air noticeably cooler than the coast.
No. Swimming in the rock pools at Cedar Creek and Curtis Falls is banned due to extreme safety risks from submerged rocks and unpredictable currents.
You might spot land mullets (large black skinks) sunning on the rocks, or Australian brush-turkeys scratching in the leaves. Birdwatchers occasionally hear the Albert's lyrebird in the winter months.
The mountain roads from Nerang are steep and narrow, and trailhead car parks fill up fast. The hop-on hop-off bus lets you bypass the parking hunt entirely.
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This day trip visits both Springbrook National Park and Mt Tamborine in a single circuit. You’ll travel in a minibus capped at 11 passengers. The morning starts at the Natural Arch, where a waterfall has carved a hole through a basalt cave roof in the UNESCO-listed rainforest. It’s a paved walk, but the track gets slick after a downpour. Wear shoes with decent grip. The operator has won the Best of Queensland award three years in a row. Mt Tamborine takes up the second half of the day. You’ll walk 30 meters above the ground on the Skywalk’s steel bridges before heading into a man-made glow worm cave. Tickets for both are included. At the Western Lookout, you might see paragliders launch over the valley if the wind is right. If there’s time, the van stops at Gallery Walk for local fudge or honey. Most shops there close by 4:00 PM. Message Bos Tours Queensland on WhatsApp with any questions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and the Glow Worm Caves. Travel in comfort and enjoy the flexibility to explore Tamborine Mountain’s unique charm at your leisure. • Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk: A scenic eco-adventure through elevated walkways, bridges, and forest trails, offering spectacular views and a deeper connection to nature. • Glow Worm Caves: Experience the enchanting glow of thousands of bioluminescent glow worms in a specially designed cave. A unique and unforgettable encounter!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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The day begins with a 1.5-kilometer walk through the canopy on the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk. Steel bridges sit 30 meters above the forest floor, leading to a cantilever that hangs over the Cedar Creek rock pools. It’s a steady 45-minute loop. Watch for land mullets—large, dark-scaled skinks—sunning themselves on the lower paths. After the skywalk, a hop-on-hop-off shuttle runs between the mountain's main stops until late afternoon. The route includes Curtis Falls, the Gallery Walk shops, and various viewpoints. You can stop at local distilleries for gin and liqueur tastings or hike the 1.1-kilometer track to the falls. Pick the Gallery Walk for lunch—the cafes there get busy after 1:00 PM. Air-conditioned minibuses pick up guests directly from hotels in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The drive takes about an hour from either city. Vans typically seat 13 people, so it's a small-group setup. Bring a light jacket even in summer, as the mountain stays about five degrees cooler than the coast.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This shuttle bus runs between the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and the Glow Worm Caves throughout the day. You choose how long to stay at each stop. Parking at the Skywalk is often full by mid-morning, so the bus saves a long walk from the overflow lots. That's the main reason to use it. The Skywalk is a 1.5-kilometer loop that takes roughly 45 minutes to finish. You'll walk across steel bridges suspended 30 meters over Cedar Creek. Wear sneakers; the steel mesh can be slippery after a morning mist. The Glow Worm Caves use a climate-controlled chamber to house a colony of thousands of larvae. Tours inside last 30 minutes. It's pitch black, so watch your step on the way in. Visit the caves first—they sell out faster than the Skywalk.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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The tour starts at the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk, a 1.5-kilometer walk that includes a 300-meter steel bridge suspended 30 meters in the air. You'll see the rainforest canopy at eye level before the path drops to the forest floor. The walk takes roughly 45 minutes. Wear flat shoes for the grated metal walkway. A hop-on hop-off shuttle runs between the mountain’s main sites for the rest of the afternoon. You can time your stops to visit Curtis Falls, the Rotary Lookout, or the local distillery for a gin tasting. The shuttle is better than driving yourself because parking near the Gallery Walk shops is often full by midday. Head to the distillery if the hiking trails are muddy. Air-conditioned 14-seater minibuses provide door-to-door pickup from Brisbane and Gold Coast hotels. The drive involves several sharp hairpin turns as you climb the range. If you get car sick, sit in the front row. Most tours depart the mountain to return to the coast around 4:00 PM.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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