Jessica’s guidebook
Local attractions and activities
Rainbow Beach along the Cooloola Coast is a diverse sub-tropical region where breathtaking coastline meets pristine waterways and wetlands.
This makes for an adventure playground offering many activities. The local habitat is also recognised by scientific research discovering many new insect species, unique to this region.
So, skydiver or scientist - this place will keep you busy!
Discover:
The famous coloured sands and Carlo sand blow along Rainbow Beach.
Bushwalking through Qld national park.
Dolphin feeding at Tin Can Bay (daily, must be there 7 a.m. sharp!).
Services:
Beach fishing and deep sea fishing charters.
Sailing, kayaking and windsurfing.
Paragliding.
Skydiviing.
Scuba diving and swimming.
Sunset cruising.
Boat hire.
Surf school and board hire.
4WD hire for Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island.
Local beach and Fraser Island guided tours.
Beach horse riding.
Souvenir shopping.
Eating out at pub, clubs, cafes and restaurants.
Family owned and operated. Personalised 4WD hire, with map, itinerary and driving demonstration. Take a day trip down to Double Island Point and cruise over Leisha track to Noosa!
Day/multiple day trips to Fraser Island is their speciality. Assistance with accommodation or camping kits no issue. Give Wendy a call on 5486 3288.
Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre 4WD Hire
13 Spectrum StFamily owned and operated. Personalised 4WD hire, with map, itinerary and driving demonstration. Take a day trip down to Double Island Point and cruise over Leisha track to Noosa!
Day/multiple day trips to Fraser Island is their speciality. Assistance with accommodation or camping kits no issue. Give Wendy a call on 5486 3288.
Surf lessons, ocean kayaking spotting dolphin pods and so much more. Epic!
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Epic Ocean Adventures
7 Karoonda RdSurf lessons, ocean kayaking spotting dolphin pods and so much more. Epic!
Join this award winning horse riding adventure! Beach rides are among the most popular, because it is such a brilliant experience! Moon rides are available for the experienced riders as well as country rides at Andrew's Goomboorian property. Just awesome!
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Rainbow Beach Horse Rides
23 Clarkson DrJoin this award winning horse riding adventure! Beach rides are among the most popular, because it is such a brilliant experience! Moon rides are available for the experienced riders as well as country rides at Andrew's Goomboorian property. Just awesome!
No better way than to see this region! Whether it's just for fun or birthday, proposal or anniversary - what a great way to check out the sights.
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Rainbow Beach Helicopters
Inskip AvenueNo better way than to see this region! Whether it's just for fun or birthday, proposal or anniversary - what a great way to check out the sights.
Steve Irwin visited here a number of times! Dive with the endangered Grey Nurse sharks all year round and discover so many other species of our underwater locals.
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Wolf Rock Dive Centre
339 Carlo RoadSteve Irwin visited here a number of times! Dive with the endangered Grey Nurse sharks all year round and discover so many other species of our underwater locals.
Fancy a fish or two? Visit their Facebook page to view some of their amazing catches.
Rainbow Beach Deep Sea Fishing
17 Tingira ClFancy a fish or two? Visit their Facebook page to view some of their amazing catches.
Sightseeing
You are here! 4WD mecca along our famous coloured sand cliffs. Fishing, surfing, bushwalking.
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Rainbow Beach
You are here! 4WD mecca along our famous coloured sand cliffs. Fishing, surfing, bushwalking.
Perched 200ft above sea level this is one of the top 10 paragliding spots in the world! The views, needless to say, are breathtaking. Take a hat and a bottle of water and connect to 'the big blue'.
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Carlo Sand Blow
Cooloola DrivePerched 200ft above sea level this is one of the top 10 paragliding spots in the world! The views, needless to say, are breathtaking. Take a hat and a bottle of water and connect to 'the big blue'.
4WD to Double Island Point (beach access ramp from the beach, check tides and Mudlo Rock conditions!) and catch the longest right hand wave in Australia, marvel at the coloured sandcliffs along the way and swim in the natural lagoon. Traverse over Leisha Track to visit the lighthouse and travel along Teewah Beach to Noosa. This is a gazetted road, normal road rules apply and you need a beach access permit past middle rock.
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Double Island Point
4WD to Double Island Point (beach access ramp from the beach, check tides and Mudlo Rock conditions!) and catch the longest right hand wave in Australia, marvel at the coloured sandcliffs along the way and swim in the natural lagoon. Traverse over Leisha Track to visit the lighthouse and travel along Teewah Beach to Noosa. This is a gazetted road, normal road rules apply and you need a beach access permit past middle rock.
The gateway to Fraser Island and public camping spot. Fishing and swimming safe on the bay side only. About 15 minutes out of Rainbow Beach catch the ferry to Fraser Island, 10 minutes one way. Foot passengers permitted.
Inskip Point
The gateway to Fraser Island and public camping spot. Fishing and swimming safe on the bay side only. About 15 minutes out of Rainbow Beach catch the ferry to Fraser Island, 10 minutes one way. Foot passengers permitted.
The largest sand island in the world awaits. Day tours depart Rainbow Beach or take your own 4WD (hires available). The ferry operates daily, no need to book ahead. Check your tides, beach access is low tide dependent.
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Fraser Island
The largest sand island in the world awaits. Day tours depart Rainbow Beach or take your own 4WD (hires available). The ferry operates daily, no need to book ahead. Check your tides, beach access is low tide dependent.
Need a cool freshwater dip after the beach? Day use area Seary's Creek is a local waterhole perfect after the hot burning surf and sand. About 10kms out of town clearly signposted with carpark.
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Searys Creek
Need a cool freshwater dip after the beach? Day use area Seary's Creek is a local waterhole perfect after the hot burning surf and sand. About 10kms out of town clearly signposted with carpark.
Food scene
A definite fave. Guests love it and rave about the seafood platter! Fantastic food and service. Lovely relaxed ambience. Large menu, from starters to mains through to desserts - all delicious and home made.
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Arcobaleno on the Beach
19 Rainbow Beach RdA definite fave. Guests love it and rave about the seafood platter! Fantastic food and service. Lovely relaxed ambience. Large menu, from starters to mains through to desserts - all delicious and home made.
Brent's Burgers
8 Rainbow Beach RdYummy burgers and so much more!
Creme De La Creme
1 Rainbow Beach RdA hotspot in summer!
Tin Can Bay - 15 minutes from Rainbow Beach. Fresh seafood all year round!
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LEE FISHING COMPANY
7 EsplanadeTin Can Bay - 15 minutes from Rainbow Beach. Fresh seafood all year round!
Kia Ora - 30 minutes from Rainbow Beach. Family owned and operated. Welcoming country smiles and earthy, home made meals. Great atmosphere.
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Silky Oak Tea Gardens
33 Priddy RdKia Ora - 30 minutes from Rainbow Beach. Family owned and operated. Welcoming country smiles and earthy, home made meals. Great atmosphere.
Wolvi - 40 minutes from Rainbow Beach. The freshest strawberries, straight from the paddock next to the lavender bushes! Food, coffee, sweet treats and Sunday paela and entertainment.
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Cooloola Berries
856 Tagigan RdWolvi - 40 minutes from Rainbow Beach. The freshest strawberries, straight from the paddock next to the lavender bushes! Food, coffee, sweet treats and Sunday paela and entertainment.
A buzzy hotspot in the centre of Rainbow Beach. Locally sourced and fresh is their motto. Delicious menu, home-made cakes, breads (GF too) and of course coffee to die for.
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Little Parliament
12 Rainbow Beach RdA buzzy hotspot in the centre of Rainbow Beach. Locally sourced and fresh is their motto. Delicious menu, home-made cakes, breads (GF too) and of course coffee to die for.