Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Experience + Paradise Jet Boating Combo - Save $10
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Gold Coast adventure that combines high-speed thrills on the water plus a unique rainforest after dark and glow worm tour. Begin your journey with the Premium 50-minute Jet Boat Adventure that delivers adrenaline-pumping speed, spins, and slides across the Gold Coast Broadwater. Marvel at the views of luxury waterfront homes and hidden islands as you power through the Broadwater, soaking in the coastal beauty alongside heart-racing maneuvers and hairpin turns.
After your exhilarating Jet Boating experience, the excitement continues into the evening with Southern Cross Tours’ Glow Worm Night Walk. As the sun sets, join expert guides on a torchlit trek through the rainforest’s twilight pathways. Listen to the symphony of nocturnal wildlife, witness the moonlit magic of Curtis Falls, and prepare to be amazed by the illuminating glow worms.
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker by day or a nature enthusiast, this combo promises the best of both worlds—an action-packed ride across the Broadwater followed by a mesmerising after-dark rainforest encounter. Perfect for families, couples, and adventure lovers, this tour offers a unique perspective of the Gold Coast from dawn ‘til dusk.
Southern Cross Tours Glow Worms Tour: 3.5 hours (Arrive 10 minutes early at your selected meeting point)
Paradise Jet Boating: 50 minutes (Check-in 15 minutes prior)
Tours can be enjoyed in any order, either on the same day or across separate days, giving you the flexibility to plan your experience your way.
Please allow approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to complete the combo experience.
Get set for an adventure that combines an exhilarating adrenaline rush with world-class sightseeing.
Your experience begins in central Surfers Paradise, where our premium New Zealand-built jet boat cruises along the Nerang River before reaching the Gold Coast Broadwater freestyle zone.
Once you're out in open water, hold on as your experienced skipper performs a series of high-speed 360° spins, slides, drifting and exciting jet boat manoeuvres.
The adventure then continues through Moreton Bay Marine Park, passing Wave Break Island and travelling along the southern coastline of South Stradbroke Island.
Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea birds and even wallabies along the shoreline as you explore more than 30 kilometres of spectacular Gold Coast waterways.
With music playing onboard and entertaining local commentary from your skipper, the energy stays high throughout the entire experience.
Paradise Jet Boating has been the Gold Coast's original jet boating operator for over 20 years. Our experienced local skippers combine thrilling high-speed action with entertaining commentary and an unforgettable Gold Coast adventure – and with over 600,000 happy customers and a 4.9-star rating behind us, we've earned a reputation built on two decades of delivering five-star experiences. Don't just take our word for it – check out the reviews.
When we say 50 minutes, we mean 50 genuine minutes on the water. Your safety briefing and lifejacket fitting are completed separately before you step aboard.
Just a short walk from most Surfers Paradise hotels, this is a must-do Gold Coast experience suitable for kids from 4 years of age. Be prepared for some splashes along the way, it's all part of the fun of a real jet boat adventure!
Whether you're chasing thrills, travelling with friends, or looking for an unforgettable Gold Coast experience, this ride delivers the ultimate combination of adrenaline, scenery and fun.
Ready to book? No fees. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior.
Discover the Gold Coast Hinterland after dark on a guided evening tour through Tamborine National Park. Travel from the Gold Coast in a comfortable vehicle with an expert local guide as the rainforest comes alive at night. Arrive on Tamborine Mountain and take in panoramic views across the Gold Coast skyline. Enjoy a relaxed stop with warm drinks and cake before setting out on a guided torchlight walk through the rainforest. As you explore, your guide will share insights into the region’s unique ecosystem, wildlife and natural features. Continue to Curtis Falls, where you’ll have the opportunity to see glow worms in their natural habitat, softly illuminating the rock face near the waterfall. A relaxed, small-group experience that offers a different perspective of the Gold Coast Hinterland after dark.
50 minutes
Please allow approximately 65-minutes for the complete experience, including safety briefing and lifejacket fitting.
3.5 hours
Arrive 10 minutes early at your selected meeting point.
Tours depart daily between 9am and 4pm (Closed 25th December)
Glow Worms Tour departs everyday at 6.15pm (Closed 25th December)
Passengers must be in suitable health to participate. Guests who are pregnant or who have existing back, neck, heart or other medical conditions that may be aggravated by high-speed boating should seek medical advice before booking.
Important information
Paradise Jet Boating
58 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Corner of Cavill Ave & Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Paradise Jet Boating's ride is 50 minutes of actual time on the water. Safety briefing and lifejacket fitting happen separately before departure and are not counted in the 50 minutes.
Paradise Jet Boating departs from Cavill Avenue in central Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, a short walk from most Surfers Paradise hotels. View on Google Maps
The minimum age to ride is 4 years old. There is no height restriction.
Paradise Jet Boating operates premium New Zealand-built jet boats, purpose-designed for performance, safety and excitement.
Yes. Alongside the high-speed spins, slides and drifting in the Broadwater freestyle zone, the ride includes sightseeing through Moreton Bay Marine Park, past Wave Break Island and the coastline at the southern end of South Stradbroke Island, with entertaining local commentary from your skipper throughout.
The 50-minute route travels along the Nerang River and out onto the Gold Coast Broadwater, where the high-speed manoeuvres take place, before continuing into Moreton Bay Marine Park past Wave Break Island and along the coastline at the southern end of South Stradbroke Island – covering over 30 kilometres in total.
Yes. Bookings made direct with Paradise Jet Boating have no booking fees and free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to the ride.
Yes. Riders as young as 4 years old can ride, with no height restriction, making it a family-friendly Gold Coast activity.
Nothing can be taken onboard – no bags, phones, cameras or GoPros. Free locked storage is provided at the departure point.
Yes. Digital photos and onboard video of your ride are available to purchase after your Paradise Jet Boating experience, along with a range of Paradise Jet Boating merchandise.
Yes. Group discounts are available – call +61 7 5526 3089 or email bookings@paradisejetboating.com.au to arrange your group booking.
Yes. The jet boat can be chartered exclusively for your group – call +61 7 5526 3089 or email bookings@paradisejetboating.com.au to arrange a private charter.
You can change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience, and late arrivals or no-shows may result in forfeiting the experience.
Heavy rain, strong winds and approaching thunderstorms may cause these tours to be rescheduled.
The tour includes National Park fees, a dessert stop at a mountain restaurant (cake with tea, coffee or hot chocolate), a guided rainforest walk, umbrellas, insect repellent, a torch/flashlight, and live commentary.
The tour runs for approximately 3.5 hours – please arrive 10 minutes early at your selected meeting point.
Please allow approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to complete the combo experience.
*Please note this tour requires minimum numbers to operate.
