Why do people go to Rainbow Beach?

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.



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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.

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Be very careful if swimming here, particularly when waves are breaking. Watch out for the deep rip channels, as well as currents in the longshore troughs. Stay close inshore and on the attached parts of the bar. Definitely swim between the flags at Rainbow Beach.

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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.

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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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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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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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Rainbow Beach Although 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.

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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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You can bring a baby to the beach at any age.. even when they're a newborn.. as long as you take the necessary precautions. I didn't take my son until he was 5 or 6 months but I've seen other families with newborns. Just make sure they don't overheat.

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