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.

Rainbow Beach, located on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia, is generally south of the primary "stinger zone" associated with the lethal Box Jellyfish and Irukandji, which typically stay north of Gladstone. However, in 2026, it is not entirely "stinger-free." During the summer months (November to May), north-easterly winds can occasionally push Bluebottles (Indo-Pacific Man o' War) onto the shore. While a Bluebottle sting is painful and causes an itchy red welt, it is not life-threatening like the tropical stingers found in North Queensland. In rare instances of extreme heat and unusual currents, Irukandji have been spotted further south than usual, but this is highly uncommon at Rainbow Beach. In 2026, the local surf life-saving club monitors the water daily; if you see blue-tinted jellyfish on the sand, it is best to wear a lycra "stinger suit" or avoid swimming to prevent a painful encounter.