There's so much to see and do in Rainbow Beach

Beautiful rolling surf, sandy unspoilt beaches and surrounding national parks make Rainbow Beach the perfect place to get away from it all. A former sand mining town Rainbow Beach is the gateway to Fraser Island.

Carlo Sand Blow

While staying at Rainbow Beach a visit to the Carlo Sand Blow is a must. The scenery from the top is just stunning with views of Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay and the coloured sands. To get there drive to the end of Cooloola Drive and take a short walk along a wooded track to the natural sand blow. You won't be disapointed.

Coloured Sands

Walk south from the surf club along the beach at least 2 kms to the start of the towering cliffs of coloured sand, preferably at low tide. The colours will amaze.

Double Island Point Lighthouse

This spectacular lookout offers the best scenery anywhere in the world. Pods of dolphins, turtles, dugongs, sharks and other marine life can often be seen from here. Down along the beach is Double Island Point with the longest wave break in Australia. A sight to behold!

Inskip Point

The aboriginal name for Inskip Point is Carah. It was the site for a school for the children of the local lighthouse keeper and timber workers. Today it is the gateway to Fraser Island with barges on the go from sunup to sundown. Great fishing can also be had - both Estuary and Beach fishing. Inskip's real claim to fame is it's camping grounds which are run by 'National Parks' ... Beaut natural camping grounds ... You'll really get away from it all.

Poona Lake

A beautiful tea-coloured freshwater lake surrounded by a white sandy beach. To get there just drive to the Bymien picnic area and take the 2.2km walking track for a cool refreshing swim.

Cooloola National Park

The Cooloola National Park is a section of the Great Sandy National Park stretching from Rainbow Beach to the Noosa river. Enjoy bush walking, boating, fishing, picnics and swimming; the Cooloola National Park has many picnic areas and bushwalking tracks to explore. Areas of interest include Seary's Creek, Bymien picnic grounds, the Telegraph Track, Lake Poona and the Cooloola wilderness trail. Call in for more information on this unique part of the world.

Swimming

Rainbow Beach has a wonderful surf beach patrolled by voluteers from the Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Club from September to May with lifeguards on duty during school holidays and extend the swimming season to July each year. The flagged area is also netted so you can rest assured you are swimming safely ... Don't forget ... Swim between the flags.

Surfing

This extraordinary town is also home to the longest surf break in Australia. When the conditions are right, Double Island is the place to be. Surf lessons and board hire are available ... just pop in and we'll help you out.

Fishing

Beach fishing is one of Rainbow Beaches greatest attractions with catches of Whiting, Flathead, Dart, Tailor and Bream in abundance. Fishing charters are available or just hire a tinny for the day and fish the estuaries ... We can show you the spots to get the big ones!

4WD On The Beach

Drive along the beach and enjoy the spectacle of the coloured sands. 4WD access is from Griffin Parade next to the surf lifesaving tower to the south and from Inskip Point Road to the north. Drive only at low tide and watch out for the 'coffee rock' ... don't want to end up on the 'wall of shame'! Call into the shop where you'll get expert advice on beach conditions, how to 4WD safely and ... pick up your free tide chart.