Rainbow Beach is a coastal rural town and locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Rainbow Beach had a population of 1,249 people.
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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.
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.
Do you need a 4WD for Rainbow Beach? Yes, you need a four-wheel drive vehicle. A normal car would not be able to get through the sand, so make sure to hire a 4×4.
Rainbow BeachGazetted as town in 1969, it was first settled by sand miners, who were mining the rutile (black sand) to extract titanium oxide. It's now know for it's laid-back beach vibe and easy access to the aquatic playground of Rainbow Beach at the eastern end of the town.
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.
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.
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.
1 Dalian Beach, ChinaThis results in huge crowds of people cramming themselves in tight spaces just to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and play in the water.
The town's name derives from the rainbow-coloured sand dunes surrounding the settlement. According to the legends of the Kabi people, the dunes were coloured when Yiningie, a spirit represented by a rainbow, plunged into the cliffs after doing battle with an evil tribesman.
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.
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.
Rainbow BeachAlthough you can find coral and fish at this popular West End beach, the snorkeling is more adequate than awesome. But the beach's amenities make for a good day at the shore.