About this tour
Venture into the Gold Coast rainforest after sunset on this 3.5-hour guided night walk. Track glowing insect colonies, spot nocturnal creatures, and walk to Curtis Falls waterfall with an expert local guide. The tour wraps with dessert and hot drinks at a mountain café, plus stargazing if conditions allow. Hotel pickups included from selected Gold Coast locations.
Highlights
- Glow worms illuminating the forest canopy after dark
- Nocturnal wildlife spotting with expert commentary
- Walk to Curtis Falls waterfall by torchlight
- Stargazing from the rainforest (weather dependent)
- Dessert and hot drink at mountain café
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Suitable for all fitness levels
What to expect
You'll be guided through ancient rainforest in darkness, using torchlight to navigate and spot the creatures that emerge once the sun sets. The walk to Curtis Falls takes roughly 1.5 hours, moving at a comfortable pace with frequent stops to observe bioluminescent insects and listen for frogs and other nocturnal animals. Weather can shift the itinerary and wildlife visibility. After the walk, you'll return for dessert and a warm drink at a café overlooking the ranges, with chances to catch constellations overhead if skies are clear.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes and a jacket—evenings are cooler. Arrive 10 minutes early at the Aquaduck office in Surfers Paradise, or contact the operator 24 hours ahead to arrange hotel pickup. No storage for prams or large bags, so leave them at your accommodation. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 1 year are 50% child fare but require direct booking.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.