Striking in beauty and rippled with colourful ancient sand dunes, the coastal town of Rainbow Beach is nestled between K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and Cooloola National Park. A true representation of the vast landscape of Queensland’s stunning coastline, you can sink your feet into the golden sand of the Carlo Sandblow, hike through the sub-tropical rainforest fringing the dunes, or explore the rainbow hues of the seaside beach cliffs.
Planning Your Trip To Rainbow Beach
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BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks - Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach is a nature-lovers paradise. It s the launch pad for the world s largest sand island K
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Pippies Beachhouse
Experience a warm and friendly stay at Pippies Beachhouse, your home away from home. The accommodati
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Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort
Rainbow Ocean Palms is a small boutique resort positioned on the highest point in Rainbow Beach, off
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Plantation Resort at Rainbow
Plantation Resort at Rainbow Beach is a luxury holiday destination located in the coastal town of Ra
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Rainbow Sea Resort
Rainbow Sea Resort offers absolute style and quality with breathtaking ocean, beach and Fraser Islan
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Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments
Rainbow Getaway is located amongst the peaceful community of Rainbow Beach, at the heart of Queensla
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Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area Camping
Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural br
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Getting Here
Carlo Sand Blow, Rainbow Beach
If you want to explore further, you can holiday like a Hemsworth on a 4x4 off-road adventure, or join a tour with Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours. Venture around the coastal headland to Double Island Point, where you can join the crew from Epic Ocean Adventures to kayak with dolphins or dive into the pristine waters of the protected northern beaches. Alternatively, stretch your legs and hike up to the historic lighthouse that was built in 1884 and is now operating on solar power. Don't be afraid to leave the beach and venture inland, either, where stunning local favourites like Seary's Creek and Poona Lake are only a short drive away.
If you're keen to get the adrenaline flowing, you can also dive with Grey Nurse Sharks year-round through Wolf Rock Dive Centre, or take to the skies with Rainbow Beach Helicopters.
Multi-day adventures across the Cooloola coastline can be found on the spectacular Cooloola Great Walk.
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Day Trip to Double Island Point
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