Duration:
11h30m
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Brisbane to the Gold Coast: guided walk to spot wildlife, enjoy lunch with 360° views at SkyPoint, visit Surfers Paradise, and explore Springbrook’s rainforest and stunning Natural Bridge waterfall.
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The best way to experience the green and the gold on this full-day tour from Brisbane.
Experience the ultimate Gold Coast adventure in one unforgettable day. Begin with a morning of wildlife spotting at Coombabah Lakeland Conservation Park, where kangaroos and koalas roam freely, followed by dolphins and seasonal whale sightings at The Spit. Learn about the rich culture of the local Yugambeh people along the way.Savor a delicious lunch with breathtaking 360° views at the SkyPoint Observation Deck atop Australia’s tallest building. Enjoy free time in Surfers Paradise to explore your way—race across the water on a thrilling Paradise Jet Boat ride, hop aboard the iconic Aquaduck, shop along Cavill Mall, or simply unwind on the golden beach.
End the day with a scenic drive through the stunning Numinbah Valley to Springbrook National Park. Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, where cascading waterfalls and ancient landscapes await. It’s a day packed with nature, culture, and adventure!
Tour duration is approximately 11.5hrs including travel from Brisbane to Gold Coast and return.
Please ensure you select your preferred pickup location when booking and arrive 15 minutes prior to your pickup time to ensure you do not miss the bus.
Tour Highlights
- Spot koalas and kangaroos in the wild at Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area.
- View seasonal whales, dolphins, and marine life at The Spit with stunning Gold Coast coastline vistas.
- Discover Natural Bridge in UNESCO-listed Springbrook National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s iconic waterfall.
- Enjoy authentic and respectful indigenous commentary endorsed by the Yugambeh Museum, delivered by expert guides.
- Savor lunch with 360° views at Skypoint Observation Deck atop Q1, Australia’s tallest building.
- Free time to explore Surfers Paradise: swim at the iconic beach or shop at Cavill Mall.
- Scenic drive through Numinbah Valley’s cliffs and green pastures.
- *Optional add-ons: Thrilling Jet Boat ride or the amphibious Aquaduck.
- Conservation Park fees included.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off from selected Brisbane CBD and Southbank locations.
- Conservation & National Park Fees.
- Entry fee to Skypoint Observation Deck.
- Lunch.
- Expert tour guide providing in vehicle and guided walking commentary.
Add-ons (not included)
- Paradise Jet Boating “Jet Blast” 60 minute jetboat ride at 11:45am.
- Gold Coast Aquaduck “River Cruise & City Tour” at 12.15pm
- Please note: *Add-Ons are subject to availability and are at own expense, offered at heavily exclusive discounted rates. You will only have time to do one *Add-On!
To book your add-on Paradise Jet Boating or Aquaduck tour:
Please select your departure for the day tour from the calendar.
You will then be prompted to purchase the add on at a special 50% off rate. Please select the correct qty for the add on.
This will then be added to your cart at checkout.
The 50% off Paradise Jet Boating and Aquaduck is only available when purchasing as an add on at the time you book your Brisbane to Gold Coast tour. If you have any questions please call our friendly reservations team on +61 7 5655 0716.
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, a jacket, hat, water bottle.
Our rainforest walks require a low to moderate degree of fitness and follow clearly marked paths and boardwalks. Enclosed shoes are recommended.
Thank you so much for booking a Southern Cross Tour.
We have detailed everything you need to know for your tour on our website page Know Before You Go Please ensure you read the information so you know what to wear and what to bring.
If you have additional questions please feel free to call our team on +61 7 5655 0716
See you soon!
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Getting Swarmed! THE WILD BIRD EXPERIENCE at LAMINGTON Unforgettable day at Lamington! The scenery is breathtaking, but the wild birds stealing the show was my favourite part, and the alpacas too.read moreread less
Claudette
04 Mar 2026
Day tripping with Daniel We had Daniel as our guide and driver for the tour. He was extremely engaging and entertaining with his local knowledge of the area on plants and animals. We are are very glad to have had him as our guide.read moreread less
michaelbL9176ZG
02 Mar 2026
Our tour of the Springbrook Rainforest outside of Gold Coast was one of the best all-around experiences we’ve had on our Australian visit. Walking the rainforests and seeing the waterfalls up close was magnificent. And, the ride from the Surfers Paradise area of Gold Coast and then into the mountain areas was very interesting and informative. Our tour guide, Matt, was truly one of the nicest, most-informative and accommodating guides we’ve had. The timing of the tour was perfect leaving mid-morning and returning before mid-afternoon. Highly recommend this tour.
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Mark
23 Feb 2026
Awesome tour and tour guide The tour was awesome. If you’re only staying in GC for the weekend and don’t have much time, or you’re looking for a short sightseeing tour, then this is the one to pick. Orion/O’Ryan (?) was born to be a guide :) It was probably one of the best guided tours I have ever been on because I learned so many new things during the trip thanks to him. He’s friendly, funny, and had lots of interesting facts about the local fauna and flora, so we really enjoyed the trip. Thank you Orion :)Despite the heavy rain on the day, the views were stunning! I actually prefer this kind of weather since it makes walking in the rainforest easier and cooler.
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SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations Team at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-20
Thank you so much for this amazing review! Orion will be truely touched to hear this feedback and know that you enjoyed the experience so much. He has such an infectious personality, it's easy to have an amazing tour with him as your guide. We couldn't agree with you more; he was born to be a guide, we're just lucky he chose to be with us and share this beautiful coast we all call home!
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Dan
14 Feb 2026
Hiking in Australia rainforests Wonderful day trip! Our guide, Victor was Awesome, knowledgeable & kind! Hiking trails are in shared rain forests with cooler temperatures. Enjoyed every minute! I would recommend Victor & Todd tour to friends!read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations Team at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-20
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! The team will be touched to hear your kind words :)
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Brooks
13 Feb 2026
Great night out for all It was fantastic night with amazing sights coupled with interesting information. Our guide Alex was wonderful, he had a wealth of knowledge and was very entertaining.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations Team at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-13
Hi Shayna,
Thank you very much for your five star review! We are super glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us :) We will pass your kind words onto Alex.
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Shayna
11 Feb 2026
Excellent experience! Glow Worm tour last night up at Mt. Tambourine National Park with Southern Cross Tours - our tour guide Alex was excellent with a cracking sense of humour! Made everyone feel welcome and shared a great variety of information on the drive, which was really interesting and fun! The views on the way up to the park were stunning and if you have time you should definitely check it out during daylight hours too if you get the chance. We saw an amazing selection of creatures, including a water dragon, huge panda(?) snail, giant (and I mean giant!) cricket, a selection of spiders, a cane toad, cute frog and a couple of leaf-tailed gheckos! The slaters curled themselves into a ball when picked up and were so metallic! We did see the glow worms too of course, but difficult to get good photos on my phone.
Highly recommend! 👌
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SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations Team at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-13
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic evening on the Glow Worm tour with Alex. He’ll be delighted to know his sense of humour and passion for sharing information made the experience both fun and memorable!
It sounds like you encountered an incredible lineup of wildlife. We love that you enjoyed spotting everything from water dragons to leaf-tailed geckos, nature really puts on a show up there.
You’re absolutely right about the views too, Tamborine is stunning both day and night!
Thanks again for the high recommendation, it truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! 🌟
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sarah
11 Feb 2026
Exploring Mount Tamborine We had such a great day out seeing so much of the beauty Australia has to offer. This tour covers a little bit of everything. It starts with the scenic drive out to an area where you get to see kangaroos (very different watching them be weary of humans compared to zoos or sanctuaries where you can feed them). If you are lucky you might see a koala up a tree ( we saw one). Following this you have another scenic drive up Mount Tamborine to do scones with jam and cream at the Manor. You can then walk through the rainforest to a waterfall (quite a lot of stairs but you can elect to walk on before the group - my mum has knee issuesanddid this) it's well worth it if able. Then the tour concludes with time to explore gallery walk (shops and cafes). Mark was a fantastic tour guide.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-07
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Mark will be touched to hear your kind words and know he was able to take you on a great tour. His passion and knowledge really shines through on trips like these. We're glad to hear you were able to get so much from the experience :)
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hayleywatson92
06 Feb 2026
I went on the Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's & Vineyard Tour by Southern Cross Tours and had a wonderful day. The guide, Bill, was warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. He gave fantastic and insightful commentary along the way and made our group feel comfortable. I loved the time we had to explore the national park, experience native bird feeding and enjoy lunch at a local winery. I never felt rushed and could ask questions to get the most out of the day. I would highly recommend this tour to those looking for an escape from the bustle of the Gold Coast and to experience the natural environment of the area. Thanks Bill and Southern Cross Tours!
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Joshua
17 Jan 2026
Had a great day today touring Mt Tamborine with our tour guide Matt. It’s a very relaxing, low pace tour. Small group of 8 people, air conditioned van. Easy walk through the rainforest and the nature park. Had fantastic views from the top of the mountain. My 10 year old daughter enjoyed spotting some amazing Australian wildlife including kangaroos, a koala, lizards and even a tree snake in Coombabah Nature Reserve. Nice morning tea at a historic manor was very pleasant. Overall, well organised and interesting tour. I would highly recommend it.
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Helena
15 Jan 2026
Good An enjoyable day with some nice people.Thanks Andy, for all the commentary.
Happy birthday.
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SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations Team at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2026-01-21
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you had an enjoyable day and enjoyed the company along the way. Andy will really appreciate the mention — we’ll be sure to pass on your thanks for his commentary. We hope to see you again soon!
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Eunice
15 Jan 2026
We booked a private tour because we wanted to combine seeing some of Springbrook with seeing glowworms at Tamborine at night. Gary kindly helped put together this custom tour. Our guide, Amber, was friendly and knowledgeable and it was definitely worth it to do a private tour so we could go at our own pace.
The tour was awesome - we started at natural bridge and then did the Twin Falls track at Springbrook because that was top on my list and if you like to hike that is a great choice. We got to see multiple waterfalls and even stand under them. It was foggy and drizzling but quite nice in the rainforest. We had some extra time, so we got to stop at Purling Brook falls as well, and the views were nice even with the cloudy weather. After a stop for dinner, we went to see glowworms at Curtis falls and they were so bright! Amber told us about a lot of creepy crawly bugs along the way.
My one tip would be to wear long pants especially if it’s wet because my family wore shorts and got leeches on their legs😬
We loved Amber’s Australian music playlist too! Thank you Southern Cross!
The tour was awesome - we started at natural bridge and then did the Twin Falls track at Springbrook because that was top on my list and if you like to hike that is a great choice. We got to see multiple waterfalls and even stand under them. It was foggy and drizzling but quite nice in the rainforest. We had some extra time, so we got to stop at Purling Brook falls as well, and the views were nice even with the cloudy weather. After a stop for dinner, we went to see glowworms at Curtis falls and they were so bright! Amber told us about a lot of creepy crawly bugs along the way.
My one tip would be to wear long pants especially if it’s wet because my family wore shorts and got leeches on their legs😬
We loved Amber’s Australian music playlist too! Thank you Southern Cross!
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Bella
14 Jan 2026
Amazing experience with Southern Cross Tours. The Lamington National Park and O’Reilly’s tour was absolutely beautiful. Everything was very well organised from start to finish, great communication and perfectly on time. The guide Amber was super friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, which made the whole day even better. The places we visited are stunning, breathtaking nature and incredible views. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable experience and I felt well taken care of the entire time. I would definitely do another tour with them and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore the region without any stress. Totally worth it 💚
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Nanda
12 Jan 2026
Excellent day tour with driver and guide Mark. We were picked up from the hotel and headed to the Tambourine mountain with a small group of 10. We did rainforest walk, saw some nice viewing spots, had morning tea with scones, went shopping and koala + kenguru spotting. We saw a huge groups of kengurus and spotted 8 koalas on the trees. Mark was excellent tour guide with a lot of local knowledge. Can recommend this trip, worth the money. 👌🏻
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Tuija
04 Jan 2026
Thank you very much for the great tour. Marc is an amazing tour guide who showed us around. We even broke the record and saw 8 Koalas 🐨 today! Yay, lucky us! We even got to see a mop of kangaroos.
At the tamborine mountain rainforest we saw the waterfall, lizards 🦎 , turkeys, and some birds.
Thanks again for the great experience!
At the tamborine mountain rainforest we saw the waterfall, lizards 🦎 , turkeys, and some birds.
Thanks again for the great experience!
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Svenjabergmann
04 Jan 2026
Didnot like Was very boring, no to much to go, just at evening see the glow .Waste of money and time. The total walk was 600 meters. In the restaurant the cheese cake was simple not very tastyread moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Manager at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-12-22
Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion of our Glow Worms Tour. We are disappointed and surprised to see that you did not enjoy the experience. This is our most popular tour, and is ordinarily received very well, as can be seen by the majority of reviews. I can confirm you received every aspect of the advertised tour, and in this case, we can only put your dissatisfaction down to personal taste.
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Larisak123456
21 Dec 2025
Today my husband and I went on the Natural Bridge and Springbrook Waterfalls tour. Our tour guide Orion really made this tour amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, funny and played great music between stops. The Natural Bridge and waterfalls were beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.
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Allison
09 Dec 2025
This was an absolutely first class trip which exceeded all expectations. Communication pre-trip was excellent and appreciated.pick up
Our guide, Bill, was superb. He mixed a wealth of local historical knowledge, with his botanic specialism delivered in a relaxed, often very humorous (lost on some in our group...there loss) manner. He really brought the whole tour to life in an easy to understand way, whilst tackling quite complex historical, geological, botanical and environmental subjects.
His passion for the wildlife, floral and forna really showed.
He made the trip !! Thanks Bill.
Our guide, Bill, was superb. He mixed a wealth of local historical knowledge, with his botanic specialism delivered in a relaxed, often very humorous (lost on some in our group...there loss) manner. He really brought the whole tour to life in an easy to understand way, whilst tackling quite complex historical, geological, botanical and environmental subjects.
His passion for the wildlife, floral and forna really showed.
He made the trip !! Thanks Bill.
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Paul
09 Dec 2025
Exceptional day Brilliant experience with brilliant Oryan who is a born to be guide. Sightseeing and jokes did not disappoint. If i was to take the trip myself, i would have missed crucial bits and possibly would of killed myself not knowing the dangers. Oryan definitely changed my opinion and perspective on guided tours. Tunes also were on point on the way back!read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-12-04
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Orion has such a natural talent for guiding and entertaining! He only joined us not too long ago but he has really flourished and made it his own. He'll be touched to hear he was able to change your opinion of tour guides and show you all the wonders of the area along the way! :)
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Mantas
04 Dec 2025
The tour guide, Damo, picked me up at The Star for the the glow worms expedition with Southern Cross Tours! He was the best tour guide, 5 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved how he explained a lot of the history as we were taking the hour drive into the mountains. He was very patient on the trails, leading the way to watch for danger. He showed us spiders as big as my hand, caterpillars that are very poisonous, centipedes that are very poisonous, frogs (not sure if their poisonous), geckos, giant crickets, bats, some type of rodent, leeches and finally the glow worms! Luckily we did not see any snakes!
Our first stop at the Mountain Manor Restaurant to have some refreshments before we start our hike. The hot chocolate and cheesecake was yummy! From 1882 - 1925 this building was a timber mill. It then converted into a cafe restaurant.
I learned so much on this glow-worm experience and that is all thanks to our excellent tour guide!
I loved how he explained a lot of the history as we were taking the hour drive into the mountains. He was very patient on the trails, leading the way to watch for danger. He showed us spiders as big as my hand, caterpillars that are very poisonous, centipedes that are very poisonous, frogs (not sure if their poisonous), geckos, giant crickets, bats, some type of rodent, leeches and finally the glow worms! Luckily we did not see any snakes!
Our first stop at the Mountain Manor Restaurant to have some refreshments before we start our hike. The hot chocolate and cheesecake was yummy! From 1882 - 1925 this building was a timber mill. It then converted into a cafe restaurant.
I learned so much on this glow-worm experience and that is all thanks to our excellent tour guide!
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Janice
28 Nov 2025
I had such a fantastic day on the springbrook waterfall and natural bridge tour. Our guide Bill was really knowledgable and it was so good to learn about the area, the kookaburra sound and the ever changing landscape to name a few. The scenery was spectacular and far exceeded my expectations.
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Susan
28 Nov 2025
I went on the Natural Bridge and Springbrooks Waterfall Tour with Jamie as our tour guide. Super attentive, lovely and patient and willing to repeat his talk about certain places if you can’t hear at the back. Highly recommend if your still deciding.
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Jeanie
19 Nov 2025
Unique experience! Fun experience! Our tour guide was Amber and I am still cracking up at some of her jokes. She was engaging, knowledgeable and kept things light. Learnt a lot about the rainforest and glow worms were cool. A unique evening spent well. There was no pick up from hotel though it was advertised as such. In any case, it was a 15 min walk so definitely do-able. Thanks!read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-11-14
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun evening and that Amber kept everyone laughing while sharing her knowledge, she’ll be so happy to hear your kind words! The glow worms and rainforest truly make for a magical experience. We appreciate your feedback about the hotel pickup and will make sure it’s clearly communicated in future. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon :)
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Surbhi
08 Nov 2025
We toured Springbrook as the last adventure of our 2 week stay in Australia. Our tour guide (Matt?) was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with throughout the day. He was intentional with our stops and timing of the bus tour, making sure we noted wildlife and got a mix of history & current events of the area. Of course, the locations we saw were gorgeous. He also made great recommendations for Gold Coast proper.
The stops are brief 10-20 minute viewings but beautiful. Includes a snack. If you want to actually hike around, might want to rent a car.
The stops are brief 10-20 minute viewings but beautiful. Includes a snack. If you want to actually hike around, might want to rent a car.
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Peyton
02 Nov 2025
Amazing experience and Tanya is a great tour guide Everything was nice - From the pickup, throughout the drive, the city view from the mountain, cheesecake, forest, animals, rain, and Glow warms. Tanya was the sweetest and greatest tour guide I have ever seen. She has an abundance of knowledge about Australian history and every phenomenon that's happening in the forest. I still wonder how she was able to point the animals in such dark. She made the tour more memorable.
It rained halfway through our tour. Although they provided an umbrella I didn't take one. Strom in the middle of the forest with glow warms and water fall around you. It's a once in a lifetime experience. If you love nature, you should definitely try this tour.
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SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-11-14
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed every part of the experience, from the city views and delicious cheesecake to the glow worms and that magical rainforest rain. Tania truly is an incredible guide, and she’ll be so happy to know she made your tour unforgettable. It sounds like you embraced the adventure perfectly! We’d love to welcome you back for another nature-filled experience soon :)
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Manojkumar
02 Nov 2025
Fantastic day tour into Tamborine and Coombabah with an excellent guide! My wife, daughter and I had an amazing day with Amber on this tour. She was incredibly friendly and knowledgable, and made our experience unforgettable. We were very lucky to be the only clients on the bus, which turned the experience into a very positive personal one!We stopped in Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Park both at the beginning and end of our day, and were able to see dozens of kangaroos from afar and up close. Our multiple stops in Tambourine National Park allowed for an appreciation of the views all the way down to the coast, and a short hike down to Curtis Falls was full of interesting biology.
The Gallery Walk was a reasonable experience, with multiple different craft and coffee shops.
Overall, a great way to spend the day learning and seeing. Many thanks to Amber for making the experience a fantastic one.
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SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-10-16
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We're truely so glad to hear you enjoyed it all so much. Amber will be so delighted when we show her this. We put so much work into our tour and making sure its an amazing experience for everyone on board, but it can be so special when its an intimate one like that! There is so much to see on the Gold Coast and its guides like Amber that help bring the area to life.
Thanks again,
Southern Cross Tours
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YYC_JustinC
15 Oct 2025
Had a thoroughly enjoyable experience into the Gold Coast Hinterland. Our guide Amber did a terrific job navigating us through the winding roads. Was much better than trying to navigate to the various sites alone. Went to all the good spots and Amber was very insightful with her knowledge of the areas we went to. Hard to believe this is all less than an hours drive from the Surfers Paradise CBD. Could totally recommend as an experience you wouldn’t expect to get coming to the Gold Coast.
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Simon
08 Oct 2025
Jamie was our tour guide and from the very start he was timely, friendly and made the trip enjoyable. Jamie was very knowledgeable of the history, flora and fauna across the time and made it a welcoming experience. I highly recommend the tour if you are interested in the natural beaties Gold Coast has to offer and if you get Jamie ask many questions, as he knows a great deal. Great trip, thoroughly enjoyed and so did my 11 and 7 year olds
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Alan
05 Oct 2025
Amazing experience Tania was a great Tour guide! She was passionate and knowledgeable and so observant. We start the day with a 45 min drive to the Manor for a drink and dessert, followed by a 1.5 hour walk in the rainforest with the glow worms and other lovely animals. The pace of the tour was good, and the weather was pleasant. It would be suitable for all ages though the uneven terrain might be challenging for elderly or young children.
The walk is quiet and peaceful. We loved it. We got lucky and managed to see some eels as well! Many animals blend in so well at night, so Tania was amazing at pointing them out to us. We did see quite a few spiders and snails, so if you're someone who's deathly afraid of spiders this might be hard for you.
Honestly didn't think that it would look as good as it did in the promotion photos but it did! The glow worms were out at full force. We rounded off the day with some stargazing, and of course it was beautiful as well. The tour was about 3.5 hours long in total, with a good spread of activities.
Ultimately I think good weather is the key for this, because it's so dry and cloudy, it was amazing and make the whole experience better. But regardless I would say the tour is well planned and one of the best ones I've been on.
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SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-10-14
Thank you so much for this heartfelt and thorough review! We're so glad we we're able to provide such an amazing experience for you.
It's reviews like this that really show us that what we're doing is worth it! All the training our guides go through and all the experiences that have led them to this point are all worthwhile when we get to share magical moments like this.
We're truely so happy to hear it.
Thank you so much,
Southern Cross Tours
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homebody98
01 Oct 2025
Springbrook Waterfalls/National Park Tour This tour was so amazing and beautiful!! Matt did a great job with making the tour fun and informative. Being able to see the rainforest and all the different waterfalls was definitely a unique experience when visiting the Gold Coast. I highly recommend doing this if you want to have a fun morning outdoors and see some awesome views!read moreread less
Braelyn
27 Sep 2025
A day out with kangaroos and views We had a wonderful day out with Matt, he was very informative and the day was very interesting with the right balance of experiencesread moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-09-26
Thank you so much! Matt will be delighted to hear your kind words and know he was able to create such a memorable experience.
Cheers! :)
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valencialane
21 Sep 2025
Orian was great we enjoyed the springbrook tour so much. Orian was engaging, funny and full of knowledge. The sights were magnificent and we were fortunate to have a glorious day. We would recommend both the tour and Orian to our friends. Thank you for a great last day in Qld
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Sue
19 Sep 2025
Tour was amazing, rainforests and waterfalls were epic. Orien was very knowledgeable, funny and created a great vibe. I’m a solo traveller but he put us at ease as a group. Would recommend to anyone wanting to explore nature and the beauty of Australian hinterland.
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Sophie
18 Sep 2025
Great half day excursion to paradise! Amber was a terrific guide and we enjoyed seeing a handful of overlooks and waterfalls in Springbrook NP. I only wish we had time for longer hikes sine it was beautiful!read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-09-21
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Sometimes we really wish there was just a few more hours in the day to hike and explore and share all the beautiful little details the hinterland has to offer! We're glad you enjoyed the experience so much. Amber will be delighted to hear it :)
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glenn964
16 Sep 2025
A fantastic hidden gem The tour guide, Bill was superb. He was intelligent, informative and passionate about the area. He showed us Lamington National Park and seemed to enjoy his time. He answered all the questions and would recommend to anyone.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-09-21
Thank you for the wonderful review! Bill loves what he does so deeply and it shows in the quality of his tour. Everyday he goes to the place he loves and shares that experience with people who've never seen anything like it before. He's right where he belongs and reviews like this just make him all the more enthusiastic.
Cheers,
Southern Cross Tours
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Stig0505
14 Sep 2025
Gold Coast: Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour A great tour! Fantastic landscapes, waterfalls, different forms of rainforest with so different types of trees. Our guide Matt did a great job to make us discover the beauty of the Australian nature. Reccomend +++read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-09-21
Thank you so much for the glowing recommendation! There truely is so much to see on the Gold Coast, with such a rich forest backdrop to everything. We're so glad you chose us to share that experience with, and had such a wonderful time with out team. Matt will be so proud when he hears this review :)
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lubkar2019
11 Sep 2025
A beautiful day indeed We had the most wonderful day with our amazing tour guides Oryan and Matt. We saw some amazing views and the tour guides made us laugh. It was a really great way to celebrate my birthday. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to check out lots of natural beauty.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-09-14
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear the team was able to make it such a magical birthday for you, and create these wonderful memories with you. We hope we get the change to see you again and take you too see what else the Gold Coast has to offer :)
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Nuha
02 Sep 2025
My original tour operator cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, so I booked this tour the night before. Everything went smoothly, and I was picked up without any issues the next morning. Bill was a fantastic guide, and I really enjoyed seeing more of the Gold Coast than just the beaches and theme parks. The hinterland is stunning and absolutely worth a visit!
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Julia
09 Aug 2025
We did the Lamington National Park, O’Reillys and Vineyard tour yesterday. Our tour leader was James who was absolutely brilliant. He delivered us a wealth of information about each place we visited. Morning tea was included with great options for us to choose from. We were given a glass of bubbles at the Vineyard and were able to buy lunch at an additional cost. The meals were delicious and the serves extremely generous. We were very impressed with the time we had to enjoy each area. James was an incredibly experienced driver who delivered us there and back home safely. We cannot recommend this tour company highly enough. Judi and Greg Andrews
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Judi
05 Aug 2025
I had the pleasure of joining a tour with Southern Cross tours (JAMIE ) and it was truly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment the tour started, He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Jamie shared so many interesting facts and stories that really brought the place to life. You could tell he is passionate about what he does. The tour was well-organized, fun, and never rushed. He also went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves.
If you're looking for a guide who is not only informative but also genuinely caring and enthusiastic, look no further. I would absolutely recommend Southern Cross tours (JAMIE ) to anyone visiting Gold Coast.
Thank you for an unforgettable experience! 🫶🏻💕
Jamie shared so many interesting facts and stories that really brought the place to life. You could tell he is passionate about what he does. The tour was well-organized, fun, and never rushed. He also went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves.
If you're looking for a guide who is not only informative but also genuinely caring and enthusiastic, look no further. I would absolutely recommend Southern Cross tours (JAMIE ) to anyone visiting Gold Coast.
Thank you for an unforgettable experience! 🫶🏻💕
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Pranee
03 Aug 2025
Unique tour with beautiful views This day trip was a lot of fun - filled with great views and excitement feeding birds. The suspension bridge was also unique. Marc was a great tour guide.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-08-03
Thank you so much for your kind words! Mark will be so happy to hear you enjoyed the experience with him :)
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Jessica
31 Jul 2025
Relaxing and informative journey. Rainforest board and tree top walk at O’Rielly’s was a highlight. Friendly tour guide Matt was very knowledgeable and friendly. Travel and location were excellent. The bus was very comfortable and clean. O’Reilly winery tastings and lunch were a very good experience.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-08-03
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience. Matt will be delighted to hear your kind words :)
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Laurie
29 Jul 2025
Spectacular views If you want to see magnificent views with waterfalls galore, this is the trip for you! Matt was our guide; he was knowledgeable and noticed so much wildlife - we saw rare birds including an Albert's Lyrebird. It was so exciting! Matt was attentive to the members of the group with different abilities and went above and beyond to help my daughter when she lost cell phone.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-08-03
Thank you so much! Our tour guides always make an effort to give the best experience they can but Matt will always go above and beyond the call of duty! We're so glad you had such an amazing experience with him :)
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Jessica
29 Jul 2025
Exciting and fascinating This was a fascinating experience that took my teenagers and I outside of our comfort zones but opened our eyes to the magic of glow worms. Tania was an amazing guide, ensuring our comfort and safety throughout.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-08-03
Thank you so much! The glow worms can be such a magical experience if you're willing to open yourself up to it like you folks were. We're so glad you enjoyed it so much :)
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Jessica
29 Jul 2025
Kangaroos galore in their natural habitat. Jaime was an amazing guide. Thanks to him, we saw many kangaroos including joeys; we saw only one koala, which was to be expected. Tamborine national forest is also included on this tour and is beautiful.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-08-03
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Jamie really does have the gift when it comes to spotting all the wonderful creatures the forest has to offer! We're so glad you were able to see so much and enjoyed experience :)
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Jessica
29 Jul 2025
Lovely day tours! Thanks the tour guides , Uncle Bill and Uncle Mark! Our family joined the tour to Lamington national park and the springbrook natural bridge.Both of them are very responsible and informative. They were eager to introduce the rainforest to us. See their passions on the birds and plants. We enjoyed the tours very much.
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SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 2025-07-27
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tours to Lamington National Park and the Springbrook Natural Bridge. Uncle Bill and Uncle Mark will be so pleased to know that their passion for the rainforest—and especially the birds and plants—made a lasting impression. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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Travel37072425002
27 Jul 2025
I had Matt with me for my tour. He is a wonderful 5 Star guide who is knowledgeable and amusing. As I was doing the half marathon the next day, I was looking for a tour that is relaxing but yet eye opening. The booyong walk and the visit to the vineyard was certainly enjoyable - allowed me see the other side of Gold Coast beyond just the nice beaches. I highly recommend it.
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Lye
05 Jul 2025
It was a wonderful excursion with Mark. He communicated clearly about the plan, provided many information along the trip. I liked the tea House and the local wine tasting. The tropical rainforest is unforgettable while watching trees and animals in the wild are just excellent. Mark is the best tour guide!
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Lucy
16 May 2025
Fantastic Tour & Exceptional Guide – Highly Recommend!
As a travel agent who regularly books Southern Cross Tours for my clients, I finally had the chance to experience the Tamborine Mountain tour myself — and I couldn’t be more impressed!
Our guide, Bill, was absolutely incredible. He’s not only knowledgeable but truly passionate about the region. From local history to rainforest ecology, he brought every stop to life with stories and insights that made the experience unforgettable.
The tour was well-paced with delicious tastings, scenic views, and charming local spots. As someone who recommends these tours professionally, it feels amazing to know that our clients are in such good hands.
I only wish I had more time — I’d do every tour they offer!
Highly recommend Southern Cross Tours, and if you get Bill as your guide, you’re in for a treat!
As a travel agent who regularly books Southern Cross Tours for my clients, I finally had the chance to experience the Tamborine Mountain tour myself — and I couldn’t be more impressed!
Our guide, Bill, was absolutely incredible. He’s not only knowledgeable but truly passionate about the region. From local history to rainforest ecology, he brought every stop to life with stories and insights that made the experience unforgettable.
The tour was well-paced with delicious tastings, scenic views, and charming local spots. As someone who recommends these tours professionally, it feels amazing to know that our clients are in such good hands.
I only wish I had more time — I’d do every tour they offer!
Highly recommend Southern Cross Tours, and if you get Bill as your guide, you’re in for a treat!
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Ana
14 May 2025
We really enjoyed seeing the glow worms and walking through the rain forest at night. We decided to come back the next day and see the rain forest during the day as well as seeing kangaroos and koalas in the nature preserve. Both tours were great. Jamie was a great guide and went out of his way to make sure everyone enjoyed the tour.
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aaron
07 Apr 2025
Very last minute booking walking into their shop (not recommended, definitely book early!) but could not have been happier with the result. Tour guide (Alex) was great. Amusing, informative, on time, and a pleasure to be guided by. We did a whistle-stop tour through multiple spots (including Natural Bridge, Purling Brook Falls & Best-of-all-lookouts) which was quick, but we fitted a lot in. We were given some leeway to pause and get some photos at each location which was awesome. Muffins were delicious. Walking pace was easily manageable. highly recommended.
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Steve
25 Feb 2025
Half day tour to a National Park on the Gold Coast Lovely day trip to Natural Arch/Springbrook National Park. Driver, Bill, friendly and informative. He guided us through all the waterfalls and lookouts. A half day morning tour for first timers to Australian bush and rain forests.read moreread less
M7010ZUvickis
07 Nov 2024
Low-effort tour that definitely wasn't worth the price Our tour guide was nice and friendly, but I don't think he was feeling great. He kept forgetting words and I don't think he was having a good time. I have chronic migraines so I totally get it, that's kind of what it sounded like. The bus was um, well we saw cockroaches inside. I suspect it was because we were allowed to eat on the bus. It's possible they came from outside, but it made me feel gross. Maybe we can spend 10-15 minutes eating outside the bus? It would mean finishing the tour 10-15 minutes later, but at least we wouldn't have to sit next to cockroaches.
I guess our guide was in a hurry to make sure we were on time and beat the rush, but I felt he drove unnecessarily fast, it's terrible for folks with motion sickness. The drive felt like I was on some sort of theme park ride, but it got us where we needed to go.
I think it should be universal practice for tour guides to give a time for when we need to get back. At our first stop, he said we could stretch our legs, but not walk too far, maybe a bit, but not too much. We didn't know what that meant. It would have been way less confusing to say "We'll meet back here in 10 minutes."
We saw the things we wanted to see and did everything we wanted to do, so it was all right. The walk is very easy, great if you just want a first impression of the sights.
If this tour were a third less expensive, I would have felt more positively about it. Our snack was a muffin and drink, the sights can be reached privately, and even factoring in profits for the company, I just don't see how it reached $100 per person.
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travelingammonite
01 Nov 2024
Rude & Crude driver/guide - David Initially the trip started late, understandably due to traffic jams. However, David ( driver) was unnecessarily hurrying through to make up time at the cost of our energy and was EXTREMELY rude for one passenger who was a few minutes late as he went for coffee. This kind of crude and arrogant behavior without any real provocation by the driver was certainly NOT necessary and must be avoided. It spoils the mood of the trip and make things unnecessarily unpleasant.read moreread less
Vinod
27 Oct 2024
Great visit Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable and did a great job taking us around the key spots.Car was comfortable and the size of the group was small enough that it felt coordinated throughout.
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Andrew
25 Oct 2024
Not nearly long enough there!!! Thoroughly enjoyable day even a few rainclouds & mistiness couldn't detract from the beautiful scenery! Such a fascinating and historical area of Qld. Mark was a most personable guide, able to provide a huge amount of relevant information. He obviously enjoys his work with Southern Cross, and certainly looked after every traveller on our tour with care and concern (& the morning tea muffins were great, too 😀). We'll definitely have to return some time in the future for another tour.read moreread less
SouthernCrossTeam, Owner at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a thoroughly enjoyable day, even with the rainclouds and mistiness—it just adds to the charm of Queensland's beautiful landscapes, doesn't it? 😊 We're glad that the scenery and history of the area left such a positive impression on you.
Mark will be delighted to know he made your experience even more special. He genuinely loves sharing his knowledge and looking after each guest, so it’s fantastic to hear he made such a great impact on your tour. And we totally agree—the morning tea muffins are definitely a highlight! 😄
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972linc
17 Oct 2024
Recommended Hi.The your was great and the tour guide was super friendly ,her name is Amanda.Highly recommend to go on tour with her and she shared with us useful informations and she kept offering to take pictures for us.
Definitely will use the tours again and highly recommend to others to not hesitate to explore the amazing nature of Australia 🦘🏞️
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SouthernCrossTeam, Reservations at Southern Cross Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience and will pass your kind words on to the team :)
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Sandra
14 Oct 2024
Had a great tour and Mark was very knowledgeable he seemed to really love what he does which makes the tour all the more enjoyable. i did the Natural bridge and Springbrook rainforest (and there was a stop at Hinze dam) tour which was great to not have to worry with getting there and being given bits of info along the way. Def worth doing if you are on holidays and don't want to worry about how to get there and not getting lost.
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Amanda
30 Sep 2024
Our guide Mark was very thoughtful and fun! It was my first time touring in Australia, and I received very detailed explanations from the beginning to the end. It was a very informative and fun time! I especially liked the bird feeding time 😝
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임성우
12 Sep 2024
If you want a full day of beautiful nature, good commentary & great photos. Book the natural bridge & springbrook tour, hope you get Mark as your tour guide. He is so nice & very informative. I had such a fun time doing this tour & the views were breathe taking!
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Kim
08 Sep 2024