What is special about Rainbow Beach?

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.



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Rainbow Beach is most famous for its coloured sands that lend it a surreal and vibrant charm. Set in the stunning expanse of the Great Sandy National Park, the Coloured Sands are best experienced during low tide or after a particularly windy day.

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According to aboriginal dreamtime legend, a beautiful black maiden by the name of Murrawar lived on the banks of the Noosa River. Murrawar fell in love with the rainbow which came to visit her every morning as she clapped her hands and sang to her lovely rainbow.

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This beach is where the shoals connect with the coastline. Swimming is allowed at this beach, but you must be aware that lifeguards are not usually present. It is recommended that you only swim when the waves are low.

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Rainbow Beach Gazetted 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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As well as families, Rainbow Beach is a popular spot for those adventuring to or from Fraser Island, so can get pretty busy despite its size.

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Olivine Sand Sand of almost exclusively olivine grains is very rare, and Papakolea is one of only four green sand beaches in the world. The others are Hornindalsvatnet in Norway, Punta Cormorant in the Galapagos Islands, and Talofofo Beach in Guam.

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