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Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour

8 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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| Brisbane, Australia
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from $199.06 per person

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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.
9 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Step away from the crowds and immerse yourself in a secluded rainforest on this peaceful, small-group nature tour. Tailored for travelers who value meaningful engagement with nature, this experience offers exclusive access to a hidden area of the hinterland rarely visited by the public.

Our morning is dedicated to exploring Bellthorpe Stays, a private property usually not open to the public. Strolling at an unhurried pace along rainforest trails, we pass towering trees, massive buttress roots, twisting vines, and ancient ferns. This thriving environment supports a rich array of birdlife, offering opportunities for discovery for both casual observers and enthusiastic birdwatchers.

In the afternoon, we visit Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, where a short rainforest walk offers a different perspective of this ancient ecosystem.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
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Pick up can be arranged from your holiday accommodation. Please let me know where you're staying, and we'll take it from there.

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Bellthorpe

Bellthorpe Stays is 450 private acres high in the hills of the hinterland at Bellthorpe, just over one hour north of Brisbane. At nearly 600 meters above sea level, the country ranges from dense rainforest to open forest, with intermediate habitats including palm groves, wetlands, and open paddocks.The property has numerous walking tracks, waterfalls, a great variety of birds and wildlife, plus four self-contained cabins. Normally, day visitors are not permitted, but Brisbane Nature Tours has secured private access for you to enjoy the property for the morning.We will walk the Rainforest Track with its strangler figs, tall buttress trees, vines, and tree ferns. The birdlife is abundant at Bellthorpe Stays. This is your chance to see and hear a great variety of birds, including the Regent Bowerbird, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Catbird, Noisy Pitta, Riflebird, Rose Crowned Fruit Dove, King Parrot and many other smaller birds like Honey Eaters.
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We will stop for a break at the impressive Heritage Waterfalls midway. Walking back, we will have a look at the site of one of the world’s rarest trapdoor spiders. Along the palm-lined creek beside the walking tracks, the mystery of the burrows is waiting to be unraveled.Before returning to the Resource Center, we will visit the lily ponds. The ponds are inhabited by a variety of frog species.
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We will have a cuppa at the Resource Center, created by David, the owner. This gives you a chance to talk with David about the property's amazing flora and fauna.After the cuppa and the chat, we will head up to Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, where we will enjoy lunch at the café.
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Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

From the reserve, enjoy sweeping views across the Glasshouse Mountains before settling in for lunch at the café.After lunch, we will have another rainforest walk that offers a different perspective of this ancient ecosystem.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Don't book a tour when you are unwell
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Snacks.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Don't book a tour when you are unwell
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Lunch

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Don't book a tour when you are unwell
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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