Private Rainforest & Wildlife Tour - Build Your Own Experience

About this tour

Craft your own rainforest adventure across the World Heritage–listed Gondwana forests. Your private guide tailors the day around your interests: chase waterfalls, spot wild kangaroos and koalas, hunt for glow worms at dusk, or tackle scenic lookouts at your own pace. Tours run 4–14 hours from Gold Coast or Brisbane, with packed lunch at a waterfall's edge and door-to-door pickup included.

Highlights

• Walk behind cascading waterfalls in pristine rainforest
• Encounter wild kangaroos in their natural setting
• Spot koalas and nocturnal glow worms
• Customise itinerary to match your energy and interests
• Picnic lunch beside waterfalls (most tours)
• Private guide shares ecology and local knowledge
• Ancient Gondwana forest flora and rare vegetation

What to expect

Your guide meets you at your Gold Coast or Brisbane accommodation and drives to the rainforest. You'll choose activities on arrival: some prefer multiple waterfall hikes, others linger at lookouts or search for wildlife. Walking distances vary—you can avoid stairs if needed. Expect muddy tracks, creek crossings, and frequent stops for photos and wildlife spotting. Lunch happens mid-tour at a waterfall base (not included if starting after 4pm, unless requested). The pace is entirely yours; bring comfortable shoes and a reusable water bottle for refills.

Good to know

Tours from 4pm onwards exclude lunch unless arranged beforehand. Families with prams and service animals welcome. Not suitable if you have heart or mobility concerns without prior discussion with the operator. Bring insect repellent and sun protection. Contact the operator directly for dates not listed or group bookings.