Gasp at the beauty of glow worms at one of the world's most significant natural sites, Springbrook National Park. Like stars in the night sky these tiny larvae light up the dark, moist cave and MAKE a spectacular sight.

19:15* DEPART GOLD COAST HOTEL (*Departs around 18:25 - 19:15)

20:00 SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK

Take the short walk on well-formed paths through ancient rainforest, over a gurgling stream and past giant Beech trees to the Natural Arch Cave and waterfall. "Our company owns the rare privilege of Queensland National Parks and Wildlife permits to enter the nature park after dark and view this protected colony.

GLOW WORM CAVES

The glow worms MAKE a galaxy of light from their homes on the cave roof to attract prey. Each larvae hangs a sticky mucus thread to capture its prey and reel them in towards their tiny mouth.

'Our company owns the rare privilege of Queensland National Parks and Wildlife permits to enter the nature park after dark and view this protected colony.'

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

You will be issued with a small torch to help your guide spot nocturnal birds, frogs, reptiles and mammals in the night forest.

STAR GAZING

The southern hemisphere skies are famous for their proliferation of stars, many of which go unseen in the northern hemisphere. See the Milky Way and the famous Southern Cross constellation.

20:50 DEPART NATURAL BRIDGE

21:30 RETURN TO HOTEL