Day Trips from Surfers Paradise to Tamborine National Park

Explore the World Heritage-listed rain forest of the Gold Coast hinterland on this full-day tour to Lamington National Park. Rumble along remote tracks in a 4WD vehicle, soak up spectacular views from the summit of Tamborine Mountain and explore the subtropical rain forest on a guided nature walk. At O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, get a closer look at native plants, birds and even koalas on an elevated treetop walk. A traditional Aussie barbecue lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off from Gold Coast complete this fantastic eco-adventure.

Explore the wild beauty of the Gold Coast hinterland on this half-day 4WD tour to Mt Tamborine. Encounter koalas, kangaroos and cascading mountain waterfalls on a guided bushwalk through the eucalypt rain forest of Mt Tamborine National Park. Indulge in some mountainside wine tasting, learn how to throw a boomerang and enjoy a morning or afternoon tea break with scones on this delightfully diverse tour.

Travel through historic Canungra Valley and it’s Land Warfare countryside, a jungle training camp for our soldiers of today as well as our courageous WW2 soldiers. Delightful morning tea at the Alpaca Farm, spectacular view of the McPherson Ranges as you meet these unique animals. Visit the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park and O’Reilly’s mountain. Then walk along their Tree Top Canopy Walk, a suspended bridge 160m long and 16m high. Learn about the delicate rainforest ecosystem and it’s Strangler Figs with your very own nature guide in the easy graded rainforest walks suitable for all ages. Hear about the fascinating history of the area and the heroic journey of Bernard O’Reilly in finding and rescuing the only 2 survivors of the 1937 Stinton plane crash.

Experience the nighttime enchantment of Mt Tamborine National Park on this unique 4WD rain forest walk and glowworm tour. At the mountain summit, stop for a light supper of cakes and hot chocolate, and soak up views of the twinkling Gold Coast from a lookout. Then, observe nocturnal wildlife by torchlight with a guided bushwalk through the rain forest, where you’ll come across an ethereal waterfall illuminated by glowworms.

Explore the Mount Tamborine wine region on this all-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, board a private minibus on the Gold Coast. Travel through picturesque valleys with scenic mountain views while learning about the area’s wine-making history from an informative guide. Then, stop at four wineries and either a brewery or distillery, enjoying multiple tastings at each. A delicious two-course lunch, snacks and water are also included.