Please make sure you don't swim at Fraser, Rainbow and also Double Island point unless you wear a stinger suite. These stingers are really dangerous and you should not put yourself in harms way.

Yes, Rainbow Beach in Queensland, Australia, is located within the geographic range for marine stingers, specifically the Irukandji and the Bluebottle (Physalia). While Rainbow Beach is south of the "high-risk" tropical zones of Far North Queensland, bluebottles are very common during the summer months (November to April) when north-easterly winds blow them onto the shore. Their stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. The more dangerous Irukandji jelly-fish are less common this far south but can occasionally be found in the waters during periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures. In 2026, local lifesavers at Rainbow Beach regularly monitor the water and will post "Stinger" warning signs or even close the beach if a significant number are detected. To stay safe, it is recommended to swim only at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags and consider wearing a "stinger suit" (a thin lycra suit) if you are particularly concerned. If stung by a bluebottle, the current medical advice is to remove the tentacles and wash the area with warm water (not vinegar, which is reserved for box jellyfish). Always check the "Beachsafe" app for real-time conditions before heading into the surf.