Explore Glow Worm Caves at Tamborine Mountain
Gold Coast, Australia • 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jan, Apr, Dec
20°C – 30°C, warm temperatures with light rain; mostly sunny, low crowds, peak season
20°C – 30°C, warm temperatures with light rain; mostly sunny, low crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Not wheelchair accessible; three steps to cave.
Not wheelchair accessible; three steps to cave.
Value for money
Medium
Mixed reviews on duration versus the ticket price.
Mixed reviews on duration versus the ticket price.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Magical Experience
Couples found the glow worms enchanting and the setting romantic. A unique date idea!
Informative Guides
Visitors appreciated the guides' knowledge about the glow worms. Made it educational!
Unique Date
Couples loved the unique experience. A memorable date and a great conversation starter.
Short Duration
Some couples felt the tour was too short for the price. Not enough time.
Pricey Experience
Travelers felt the price was a bit high for the short duration of the tour.
Limited Access
The steps into the cave may be challenging for some, limiting access.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
12-23°C
Warm temperatures with minimal rainfall, though the start of the summer season may bring increased humidity.
Warm temperatures with minimal rainfall, though the start of the summer season may bring increased humidity.
Open
Open daily except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Open daily except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Recommended
December's warm weather and holiday season attract more visitors, resulting in higher crowd levels and prices.
December's warm weather and holiday season attract more visitors, resulting in higher crowd levels and prices.
January
LOW
20-30°C
Warm temperatures with light rain; mostly sunny.
Warm temperatures with light rain; mostly sunny.
Open
Open daily from 10 am; tours run every 30 minutes.
Open daily from 10 am; tours run every 30 minutes.
Recommended
January offers warm weather and consistent glow worm visibility. Booking in advance is recommended due to higher visitor numbers.
January offers warm weather and consistent glow worm visibility. Booking in advance is recommended due to higher visitor numbers.
February
LOW
22-30°C
Warm temperatures with light rain; mostly sunny.
Warm temperatures with light rain; mostly sunny.
Open
Open daily from 10 am; tours run every 30 minutes.
Open daily from 10 am; tours run every 30 minutes.
Recommended
February provides warm weather and excellent glow worm visibility. It's a good time to visit with moderate crowd levels.
February provides warm weather and excellent glow worm visibility. It's a good time to visit with moderate crowd levels.
March
LOW
20-29°C
Warm temperatures with light rain; mostly sunny.
Warm temperatures with light rain; mostly sunny.
Open
Open daily from 10 am; tours run every 30 minutes.
Open daily from 10 am; tours run every 30 minutes.
Recommended
March offers warm weather and consistent glow worm visibility. It's a favorable time to visit with moderate crowd levels.
March offers warm weather and consistent glow worm visibility. It's a favorable time to visit with moderate crowd levels.
How to get there
Car
Recommended
Driving is the most direct route. From the Gold Coast, take the M1 Pacific Motorway to exit 57 at Oxenford. From Brisbane, take the M1 south to exit 35. Ample parking is available on-site at the Cedar Creek Estate.
Shuttle
Recommended
Several shuttle services and tour companies offer transport from both the Gold Coast and Brisbane, with pickups from various locations.
Taxi
Recommended
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are available. A one-way trip from the Gold Coast can take around 40 minutes. Book a round-trip journey as securing a return ride can be challenging.
Bus
From the Gold Coast, take the G:link tram to Helensvale station, then a taxi or pre-booked shuttle. From Brisbane, take a train to Helensvale or Beenleigh station, then a taxi or demand-responsive transport.
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required