As mentioned before, this is a gateway to Fraser Island. Most people will plan for a weeklong visit in their own vehicle, while others will take one or two day tours from Rainbow Beach or Hervey Bay.
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Majestic multi coloured hills with 70 different shades of sand... the photos don't even do it justice, it's a must see. Great place to have a lovely drive, park, have a picnic and have a dip in the beach.
To explore Rainbow Beach, Double Island Point or Teewah Beach you will need a 4WD vehicle. There are a few spots, like the Carlo Sandblow, that you can get to without a 4WD but everything else will be impossible.
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.
Drive across a pristine stretch of white sand with stunning headland views all the way from Noosa to Double Island Point. Stop to admire the scenery of Great Sandy National Park, and take in the impressive views from the Double Island Point Lighthouse.
You'll also see 4WD vehicles driving on the beach below the coloured sand cliffs which is a gazetted road and connects to Leisha Track and over to the Teewah Beach heading to Noosa. The 4×4 beach drive from Rainbow Beach to Noosa takes approximately 45 minutes.
As summer temperatures begin to rise, many will be looking for a place to cool off! Rainbow beach will open for the season this Saturday, May 28, 2022.
Rainbow Beach vehicle access is strictly limited to 4WDs and if you wish to drive past the coloured sands to Double Island Point or Teewah Beach you will need to purchase a $30 Vehicle Access Permit.
Both have beautiful beaches. Hervey Bay has no surf as it is protected by Fraser Island but this means you can swim anywhere not just between the flags so the beaches are not crowded like at the Sunshine Coast. Rainbow Beach does have surf but can be fairly flat much of the time.
Rainbow Beach is the perfect holiday destination for children. It gives parents a chance to stop and enjoy an outdoor lifestyle and take in all that is great about Queensland.
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Geography. Rainbow Beach is bounded to the east by Wide Bay in the Coral Sea. The town's name derives from the rainbow-coloured sand dunes surrounding the settlement.
Whales are generally most active in the morning and late afternoon, making these the best times to spot them. During the morning, whales tend to be more active as they start their day and may feed. As the day progresses and the sun sets, whales become more active as they prepare to rest for the night.
Same for Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach area as well. Because jellyfish in general often have quite a patchy distribution, unfortunately it's the case where if you get one sting, you can get a handful, if there's a patch of them around.
Explore a stunning coastline on this action-packed 4WD beach drive from Noosa North Shore to Rainbow Beach. Tackle it as a day trip, taking in the sights, or stay overnight in Teewah Beach or Freshwater camping areas, swapping stories of the day's adventures by firelight.