Hike through the ancient Gondwana Rainforests of Australia in Byron's hinterland, swim at a waterfall, enjoy an organic vegan dinner, then see the glow worms as night falls.
Days
- 6 hours, finishing after dark
Group size
- Small group, max 11
Start / finish
- Byron Bay / Byron Bay
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Return transport from Byron Bay with a guide, about 1 hour 15 minutes each way
Meals
- Organic vegan dinner
Route
Included experiences
- Gondwana Rainforests — guided hike
- Hinterland waterfall — swim, weather permitting
- Hinterland lookout — photo stop
- Glow-worm site — night viewing with live music
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.9
Based on 92 reviews
Verified from
Real reviews from travellers who've done this tour, gathered from around the web and paraphrased.
AI summary of 92 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and passionate guides, who share insights about the rainforest's ecology, history and cultural significance whilst creating a welcoming atmosphere for diverse groups of visitors. The most distinctive elements are the glow worms themselves, which guests describe as magical and extraordinary, often encountered in the open rainforest rather than in caves, alongside glowing mushrooms and fireflies during evening walks in Nightcap National Park. The tour also features waterfall swimming, scenic lookouts, rainforest hikes and a vegan dinner included in the experience. The primary caveat raised by a small number of reviewers concerns the extensive driving required to reach remote locations, with a few mentioning that some sections, such as accessing one of the waterfalls, could require clearer guidance regarding physical difficulty, and noting that wet conditions underfoot and potential weather exposure mean appropriate footwear and rain gear are essential.
How we collect and publish reviews
Where they come from. Our reviews are gathered from independent review sites and from guests who share feedback with us directly after their trip. They come from people who have actually travelled on the tour. Some longer trips are made up of shorter tours we also sell, run back to back — where a review was written about one of those legs, the review says so.
Why some are edited. Many of our guests travel in their second or third language. Where a review is hard to read, we lightly edit spelling, grammar and punctuation, or paraphrase a sentence for clarity. We never change the rating, the meaning or the sentiment, and we never write a review on a guest's behalf.
Reading the originals. Reviews sourced from public review sites appear there in their original form, and can be read in full at their original source at any time.
“Wholesome experience”
A unique, wholesome small-group tour with a friendly guide and his son. We saw glow worms, fireflies, glowing mushrooms and stars in the rainforest, with relaxing music and interesting facts along the way.
“Absolutely magical”
The night walk in the forest was magical, with fireflies sparkling like little stars and glow worms lighting up the forest floor. Peaceful and unforgettable.
“One of the best experiences of my life.”
So different and so good: we swam under a waterfall, saw nature up close and watched the glow under the moonlight. Our guide Magnum was professional, kind and knowledgeable, and dinner was lovely.
“Excellent tour guide and great value for money”
Doug was an incredible guide who really knew the land. Great value, and I never expected to see so many glow worms; it was breathtaking.
“Recommend for a day trip when in Byron Bay”
An amazing, smooth trip from Byron Bay, and Chris was fantastic.
“100% would book again!”
Totally worth it, thanks to Doug's amazing guiding and all he shared about nature and history, and to the stunning places we visited. The national park is beautiful, the night glow worms are unique, and as a vegan I loved not having to worry about my food.
