NATURAL BRIDGE GLOW WORM NIGHT TOUR
Gasp at the beauty of glow worms at one of the world’s most significant natural sites, Springbrook National Park. Like stars in the night sky these tiny larvae light up the dark, moist cave and create a spectacular sight. An adventurous and memorable night!
TOUR CODE
Gold Coast: G37
START
7.15pm
FINISH
9.30pm
OPERATES
Nightly
ADULT
$80
CHILD
$75
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK
A protected national park covering more than 6000 hectares, on the McPherson Ranges near Springbrook is home to the world famous Natural Bridge with forests, waterfalls, creeks and a glow worm cave perfect for bushwalking and wildlife encounters.
GLOW WORM
CAVES
Thrill at the sparkling natural light of tiny glow worms in the ancient coastal rainforest of Springbrook. Your guide will escort you along formed paths to an unforgettable rock cave formation, complete with a pool and colony of glow worms before star gazing and spotting nocturnal native animals.
STAR
GAZING
In the velvet darkness of Springbrook National Park, there are no lights to compete with the magnificence of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Your tour guide will familiarise you with some of the best known constellations of the celestial world.
TOUR SCHEDULE
19:15*
DEPART GOLD COAST HOTEL
(*Departs around 18:25 - 19:15)
20:00
SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK
Take the short walk on well-formed paths through ancient rainforest, over a gurgling stream and past giant Beech trees to the Natural Arch Cave and waterfall. "Our company owns the rare privilege of Queensland National Parks and Wildlife permits to enter the nature park after dark and view this protected colony.
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GLOW WORM CAVES
The glow worms create a galaxy of light from their homes on the cave roof to attract prey. Each larvae hangs a sticky mucus thread to capture its prey and reel them in towards their tiny mouth.
“Our company owns the rare privilege of Queensland National Parks and Wildlife permits to enter the nature park after dark and view this protected colony.”
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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
You will be issued with a small torch to help your guide spot nocturnal birds, frogs, reptiles and mammals in the night forest.
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STAR GAZING
The southern hemisphere skies are famous for their proliferation of stars, many of which go unseen in the northern hemisphere. See the Milky Way and the famous Southern Cross constellation.
20:50
DEPART NATURAL BRIDGE
Head to the hotel through the mountain road.
21:30
RETURN TO HOTEL
Changing road conditions may result in alternate drop off hotels.
