Brisbane: Tamborine Mountain - Hop On Hop Off + Glow Worm Tour & Rainforest Skywalk Entrance
Overview
About
- Make the most of your day on Tamborine Mountain with both of its signature rainforest experiences included. This flexible tour combines return coach transfers from Brisbane, unlimited hop on hop off access on the mountain, a guided Glow Worm Cave tour and pre-booked Rainforest Skywalk entry.
- After a relaxed drive to the Scenic Rim, you’ll arrive at Tamborine Mountain – a cool, green plateau known for its wineries, breweries, distilleries, rainforest walks and the boutiques and cafés of Gallery Walk. From here, you’ll connect with the local hop on hop off service, which loops between key stops throughout the day.
- You’re free to design your own itinerary. Hop off for tastings at wineries and breweries, linger over lunch at a café, browse local art and gift shops, or visit lookouts and short walks for sweeping valley views. At your allocated times, you’ll join two included attractions: a guided Glow Worm Cave tour and the elevated Rainforest Skywalk.
- The Glow Worm Cave experience takes you along a rainforest boardwalk and into a purpose-built cave where thousands of glow worms glitter overhead. At the Rainforest Skywalk, elevated steel walkways and forest trails lead you through lush canopy and down to the forest floor with interpretive signage along the way.
- Between these experiences, you can continue using the hop on hop off service to explore more of Tamborine Mountain. In the afternoon, meet the Brisbane shuttle for a comfortable return to the city, wrapping up a full day of rainforest, views and village charm – all on your own schedule, with the key highlights already taken care of.
At a Glance
- Ages: 18-99, max of 20 per group
- Type: Mobile Ticket
- Live Guide: English
Tour Highlight
- Return transfers from Brisbane to Tamborine Mountain
- Unlimited Hop On Hop Off access on Tamborine Mountain
- Pre-booked, guaranteed entry to the Glow Worm Caves
- Pre-booked, guaranteed entry to the Rainforest Skywalk
- Freedom to choose your own stops – wineries, breweries, distilleries, cafés, Gallery Walk and attractions
- Scenic lookouts and photo stops around Tamborine Mountain
- Travel in luxury, air-conditioned, eco-friendly vehicles
- Friendly local driver/guide
What you'll do
Itinerary / Itinerary Description
Brisbane Pickup
8:30 am – 110 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley
8:45 am – Brisbane Marriott, 1 Howard St, Brisbane City
9:00 am – Royal on the Park, 152 Alice St, Brisbane City
9:10 am – The Star Brisbane, 33–83 William St, Brisbane City (Main Entrance)
Relax on board as we travel towards Tamborine Mountain in the Scenic Rim.
Arrive Tamborine Mountain
On arrival, guests transfer to the local Hop On Hop Off service.
Winery Tour guests continue on their separate guided tour.
Hop On Hop Off guests are free to plan their own day using the loop service.
Hop On Hop Off – Free Time on the Mountain
From approximately 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, guests can:
Visit participating wineries, breweries and distilleries
Explore cafés, restaurants and shops on Gallery Walk
Enjoy short walks, lookouts and other attractions
Join their pre-booked Glow Worm Cave tour and Rainforest Skywalk at the allocated times
Guests simply let the driver know where they would like to be dropped off and can rejoin the next bus when ready to move on.
Glow Worm Caves
At your booked time, you will be dropped at the Glow Worm Caves for a guided experience:
Stroll along a short rainforest boardwalk
Enter the purpose-built cave to see thousands of glow worms glowing overhead
Learn about their life cycle and conservation
Rainforest Skywalk
At your allocated time, you will visit the Rainforest Skywalk:
Walk along elevated steel walkways and forest trails through lush rainforest
Enjoy views into the canopy and down to the forest floor
Discover more about the local environment via interpretive signage and displays
After each experience, rejoin the Hop On Hop Off service to continue exploring Tamborine Mountain.
Return to Brisbane
3:30 pm – Return shuttle departs Tamborine Mountain
Approximately 5:00 pm – Arrive back in Brisbane at your original pickup poin
If an earlier departure is required, guests may be able to be dropped at Helensvale Train Station after lunch (subject to timing and availability), from where they can return independently to Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
Times are approximate and may vary due to traffic and conditions.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Return transfer from Brisbane city to Tamborine Mountain
- Unlimited Hop On Hop Off access on Tamborine Mountain
- Pre-booked, guaranteed entrance to the Glow Worm Caves
- Pre-booked, guaranteed entrance to the Rainforest Skywalk
- Air-conditioned, luxury, eco-friendly vehicles
- Local driver/guide
- Scenic stops and basic commentary
What is not included?
- Food and drinks
- Wine, beer and spirit tastings
- Other venue entry fees or paid attractions not specified as included
- Purchases at shops, cafés and venues
- Travel insurance
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket or jumper (Tamborine Mountain can be cooler than Brisbane)
- Water bottle
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Camera or smartphone
- Payment method for food, drinks, tastings and shopping
Additional Information
- Departure Time: First pickup from Brisbane at 8:30 am
- Return Time: Approx. 5:00 pm back in Brisbane
- Duration: Full day (approx. 8.5–9 hours)
- Fitness Level: Easy – most walking is on formed paths and boardwalks
- Family Friendly: Suitable for most ages; children must be supervised by an adult
- Glow Worm Cave and Rainforest Skywalk times are pre-booked and cannot always be changed on the day.
- Some venues and attractions have limited capacity and may require advance bookings.
- Hop On Hop Off routing and participating venues are subject to change without notice.
- Tour operates in most weather conditions; itinerary may be adjusted for safety.
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Half-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Nature & Scenic Tour
Winery Tour
Wine Tastings
Hop-on Hop-off Passes
Rainforest Skywalk
Transfers with Sightseeing
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