Outdoor Activities Attractions Rainbow Beach - Holiday Gold Coast

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Cooloola Great Walk

Cooloola Section, Great Sandy National Park, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

The Cooloola Great Walk showcases the very best of Cooloola's outstanding natural attractions. From giant sandhills to hidden rainforests, you'll be surrounded by nature's chorus both day and night, captivated by myriad spring wildflowers and stunned by the mirror-image surface reflections on the dark waters of the upper Noosa River. The walk is up to 102 kilometres long, takes five full days of walking and offers four walkers-only camps. Here is a chance to change the working week into a walking week. No campfires are permitted, bring your own fuel stove. Each camping area has a water tank and toilet facilities, although water cannot be guaranteed at all times of the year. To enjoy this remote walk, choose a time from March to late September, always walk in small groups (four is recommended), and carry reliable communication and navigation equipment. Do not walk without the Cooloola Great Walk topographic map, available from QPWS info centres. Camping bookings are essential and permits must be carried with you.

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Double Island Point

Double Island Point, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

Double Island Point is located just south of Rainbow Beach. The point is a magnet for marine life of every description. Dolphins and whales (the latter from July to November) are a common sight there and Wolf Rock, a formation of four volcanic pinnacles a short distance from the point is rated as one of Australia's top 10 dive spots. As a dive location, there are plenty of swim throughs, vertical gutters and overhanging ledges to explore. Plunging to a depth of 40 metres, it is excellent for multilevel scuba diving. Fish life is prolific and you're likely to see lots of trevally, cod, coral trout, perch, mackerel, batfish, leopard sharks, wobbegong and the famous resident Grey Nurse sharks. It is home to several giant Queensland groper, and manta ray are frequent visitors.

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Cooloola Wilderness Trail

Cooloola Section, Great Sandy National Park, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

This trail in the Cooloola Section of the Great Sandy National Park offers walkers a wilderness experience of wildflowers, chattering birds, cool clear waterways and solitude. This is a harsh yet stunning coastal environment, where conditions vary greatly, from hot and dry summers to cool winters. Low-lying areas are usually wet all year round. The northern end of the trail is at Mullens car park and the southern end is at Elanda Point. Both points can be accessed by conventional (two wheel drive) vehicles. From Mullens car park to Harry's camping area the trail crosses the western catchment and Noosa Plain. Tall eucalypt and banksia forests on deep sandy soils give way to low wallum on shallow soils. From Harry's camping area to Elanda Point, the trail passes through remnant rainforest on the rich deep soils along Kin Kin Creek, and paperbark and cabbage palm wetlands on adjacent waterlogged plains.

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Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area

Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

The Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area separates open ocean surf from the sheltered estuary waters of Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Strait. This is a wetland of international importance. The sand spit is clad in casuarina, cypress pine and other coastal vegetation, providing a great habitat for birds. The beaches and mudflats are roosts for waders and thousands of resident and migratory shorebirds. Bring your own drinking water and camp in one of four shady camping areas. Enjoy wide ocean beaches. Watch sunsets over quiet bay waters. Dogs are permitted in the recreation area, but must be kept on a leash and under control at all times. Bring your binoculars to view birds in the early morning or late afternoon. Look for button-quail on the sandy tracks and shorebirds (in summer). Watch for dugong, turtles and dolphins in the bay. You must bring your own firewood for campfires, but best to bring a fuel or gas stove and reduce your use of campfires.

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Wolf Rock Dive Site

Pacific Ocean, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

Wolf Rock consists of five interconnecting granite pinnacles rising from 40 metres aligned on a north-south axis. The southern pinnacle reaches 19 metres, the next two break the surface, the northern pinnacles are at 11 and 16 metres. The terrain varies; the eastern sheer walls drop to 35 metres; the western side has a wide gutter at 25 metres plus. Black coral trees, spiky soft corals, hard corals, gorgonians and spiral sea whips. Grey nurse sharks, spotted eagle rays, turtles, Queensland gropers, schools of batfish, trevally and surgeonfish, as well as sweetlips, bream, angelfish, goatfish, globefish and fairy basslets. In the shallows look for the smaller critters including moray eels, nudibranchs, gobies, scorpionfish, sea stars, shrimps and coral crabs.

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Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre

3/6 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

Rainbow Beach Tourist Information Centre is located right in the centre of town next to the Chemist and opened 7 days a week. This accredited visitor information centre offers a one stop shop for information including maps and brochures. Owned by knowledgeable locals that have been in the business for 26 years, the Rainbow Beach Information Centre can provide advice on the things to see, things to do, where to eat and where to stay. Talk to the friendly staff about your travel plans or to make a booking including half day tours to Cooloola National Park and Coloured Sands and to book your one, two or three day tours to Fraser Island. They are also agents for National Parks so you can purchase your permits in store. Tide times and local beach driving information is friendly and free. Incorporating the 7th Wave Surf Shop it has shopping for all your holidays needs from thongs, hats, sunglasses, towels, sunscreen and insect repellent to swimsuits and surf wear for all the family.

Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk

Snapper Creek, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580
Tin Can Bay is blessed with a unique collection of spectacular wildflower species. Many natural areas throughout the Bay come alive with brilliant colour in the Spring months, although wildflowers can be seen year round. Their indigenous wildflowers, like other local native flora species, have adapted to living in soils largely deficient in nutrients. Take a close look at their wonderful wildflowers in their natural environment.
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Plantation Resort at Rainbow

1 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
Plantation Resort at Rainbow is a luxurious three storey beachfront apartment style resort situated opposite a beautiful patrolled surf beach. The resort is the only resort located in the main street of Rainbow Beach with underground parking that allows you to park and relax. Located on an unspoilt sandy shoreline nestled just below the southern tip of world heritage listed Fraser Island, this Resort offers style, position, design and quality. All apartments face north or north-east, so you will have sunny balconies or roof decks all day. The Resort offers one, two and three bedroom beautifully appointed and fully equipped apartments. A wide range of activities for guests are available including day trips to Fraser Island, fishing, whale watching and sporting activities. For the less adventurous guests, enjoy relaxing around the beautiful pool (heated in the winter months), outdoor heated spa and gentle walks to some of the most stunning rainforests and natural attractions....

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre

8 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
Rainbow Beach Tourist Information Centre is located right in the centre of town next to the Chemist and is open seven days a week from 7am to 5pm and offers a one stop shop for information including maps and brochures, and of course souvenirs! Owned by knowledgeable locals that have been in the business for 29 years, the Rainbow Beach Information Centre can provide advice on the things to see, things to do, where to eat and where to stay. Talk to the friendly staff about your travel plans or to make a booking including half day tours to Cooloola National Park and Coloured Sands and to book your one, two or three day tours to Fraser Island. They are also agents for National Parks so you can purchase your camping and driving permits in store. Tide times and local beach driving information is friendly and free. Incorporating the 7th Wave Surf Shop it has shopping for all your holidays needs from thongs, hats, sunglasses, towels, sunscreen and insect repellent to swimsuits and surf wear for all the family....
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Tin Can Bay Swimming Pool

Norman PointLot 108 Esplanade, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580
Rainbow Beach Surf School: 2 Hour Main Beach Surf Lesson Logo and Images

Rainbow Beach Surf School: 2 Hour Main Beach Surf Lesson

36943 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

For travelers who are new to surfing, getting in the water for the first few waves can be an unnerving challenge. This surf lesson makes it easier by offering one-on-one guidance from a local surf school instructor, who gives lessons in surf awareness, techniques, board handling, and riding. Afterward, the instructor takes you to spots on Rainbow Beach ideal for beginners.

  • Try surfing for the first time with the guidance of a surf school instructor
  • Surf with a small group, and don’t miss your instructor’s tips and lessons
  • Get one-on-one lessons in surf awareness, techniques, riding, and board handling
  • Your instructor takes you to Rainbow Beach locations ideal for beginners
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    Horse Swimming Ride from Rainbow Beach

    36956 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

    The 'Swimming Ride' for experienced riders to take their horse for a ride into the ocean. You literally immerse yourself into nature by swimming with your horse while whales breach on the horizon and dolphins play nearby.

    Rainbow Beach is rated in the top five most incredible beaches in the world and the third most colorful beach in the world, with views of Fraser Island and the colored sands of Double Island Point, this is an incredible lifetime experience

    This is a bare back ride with previous riding experience necessary.

    The swimming ride allows guests to take their horse for a ride into the ocean. You literally immerse yourself into nature by swimming with your horse while whales breach on the horizon and dolphins play nearby. Previous riding experience is required as you ride from Rainbow Beach Horse Rides yards to the beach bareback (no saddle). Then you ride the horses into the ocean where the horses love to play. This is an amazing and unique experience that you are unlikely to find elsewhere. The team also carries a waterproof camera to photograph each ride, which are then made available to guests free of charge to remember this amazing experience.
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    Rainbow Beach Horse Ride

    36975 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

    Mount up for a thrilling 90-minute horseback ride along Rainbow Beach, one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Enjoy a scenic route along bushland trails and golden sands, and pose for photos against the spectacular ocean backdrop. Best of all, there are horses suitable for all levels, ensuring a fun time for both first-timers and experienced riders.

    • 90-minute horseback ride along Rainbow Beach
    • Enjoy breathtaking views of the beaches, dunes and bushlands
    • Choice of morning or afternoon departure
    • Horses suitable for all abilities, including first-time riders
    • All necessary equipment included
    • Small group tour ensures a personalized experience
      Country Day Ride from Mt Goomboorian with Rainbow Beach Horse Rides Logo and Images

      Country Day Ride from Mt Goomboorian with Rainbow Beach Horse Rides

      37023 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

      The Country Day Ride starts and finishes from our farm Goomboorian, which is situated between the town of Gympie and Rainbow Beach. The ride covers a variety of different terrain including open grassland, timbered country, creek crossings and mountain riding and includes lunch at the Silky Oak Tea Gardens. Each ride is tailored to the riding abilities of each group/individual.

      The Country Day Ride starts at 9am and returns at 3pm. Guests are invited to arrive at the farm in Goomboorian 30 minutes prior to the ride . Goomboorian is located between the town of Gympie and Rainbow Beach, in Queensland, Australia.  It also includes lunch at the popular 'Silky Oak Tea Gardens', who have a reputation for delicious home cooked meals in an iconic country surrounding.

      During these rides it is common to see wildlife such as koalas, platypus, kangaroos, and echidnas in their natural habitat. The ride includes riding through timbered country, open grasslands, creek crossings and mountain riding.

      This ride has proven to be very popular among guests. The overwhelming comments from these rides are that people don't expect such amazing food and such spectacular views!

      The difficulty of the ride depends on previous riding experience and each ride is tailored to meet to the needs of each group or individual.

      Photos are taken by the guides throughout ride, and made available to the guests at the end of the ride, free of charge

      The recommended minimum age for this ride is 10 years old unless the rider has previous riding experience. Guests are asked to wear long pants and enclosed shoes and asked to arrive 30 minutes before nominated riding time to run through a riding demonstration and complete necessary insurance paperwork.
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      Land Based Game Fishing

      37095 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

      Discover the scenic coastline around 1770 by land and sea, on-board a LARC Amphibious Vehicle. Explore the beautiful beaches and woodland trails of the Eurimbula National Park, tuck into a picnic lunch with views of Bustard Bay, and look out for wildlife including kangaroos, dolphins, white bellied sea eagles, and brahminy kite.

      • Magnificent views and photo opportunities in Eurimbula National Park
      • Travel over land and sea in a LARC Amphibious Vehicle
      • Delicious picnic lunch by the beachside
      • Incredible wildlife sightings including dolphins and sea birds
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        Rainbow Beach Fishing Tours

        37105 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

        Our beach fishing tours operate daily at spectacular Rainbow Beach Queensland.

        Rainbow Beach is a prime fishing destination for many experienced anglers and the perfect location for novices to learn how to fish with pristine waters, stunning locations and a diverse range of wildlife and fish species.

        Humpback whales playing just offshore, dolphins pushing baitfish into the shallows, tuna busting up on the surface, spanish mackerel getting airborne and sea eagles riding the thermals above you...just waiting for the fish you catch.

        Our pristine waters hold a diverse range of fish species from whiting, trevally, flathead, bream and tailor, to bonito, wahoo, cobia, snapper, kingfish, tuna, GT's and much more.

        Much more than just fishing. It's a stunning location, abundant wildlife, relaxing in the ocean and just taking it all in.

        So come and have some reel fun...

        INFORMATION

        Meeting Point : 

        Main Beach ( Rainbow Beach ) Near Lifeguards Tower

        Departure Time : 

        Dependent on tide times ( will be notified by phone)  

                             

        Tour Duration :  2+ hrs

          

                                

        Participants : 

        Min 1 - 4 maximum

                                               

        What To Bring :               

        Hat 

        Sunscreen 

        Swimwear 

        Drink

        Sunglasses* ( compulsory )

        Whats Included : 

        All Fishing Equipment

        Bait

        Instruction

        ITINERARY

        Start at Meeting Point

        Go to Days Fishing Location

        Basic Safety / Equipment / Casting Instruction

        Start Fishing !

        Fishing Techniques

        Photos

        Return to Meeting Point
        Stand Up Paddle Double Island Lesson Logo and Images

        Stand Up Paddle Double Island Lesson

        37133 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

        Discover one of the world’s fastest-growing watersports in perfect waters with this stand-up paddle (SUP) experience from Rainbow Beach. Benefit from instruction and having all the required equipment laid on, and learn to paddle on the crystal-clear shallows of Double Island Point—a paradise for beginners. Plus, enjoy the chance to spot turtles and rays as you go, and perhaps advance your paddling on Double Island’s super-long beginner waves.

        • Try stand-up paddling on a lesson at Double Island Point from Rainbow Beach
        • Prebook to secure your place and learn in waters ideal for the sport
        • Paddle shallows, spot turtles and rays, and soak in the scenery
        • Easy entry to sport: paddling gear, tuition, and return transfers included
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          Beach Fishing

          37171 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

          Enjoy abseiling at sunset on an urban adventure at Kangaroo Point cliffs in Brisbane. An experienced guide leads the abseiling tour, which is suitable for both beginning and experienced participants. Enjoy a fun outdoorsy experience in the heart of Brisbane at a spot that overlooks the Brisbane River and city skyline. Watch the sun set over Brisbane during your 2-hour abseiling tour, making for an amazing end to your day.

          • 2-hour sunset abseiling tour at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane
          • Learn to abseil from an experienced guide
          • Enjoy a fantastic perspective on the sunset over Brisbane from Kangaroo Point
          • Take in views of the city and Brisbane River
          • Includes professional instruction and abseiling equipment
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            Full Moon Horse Ride at Rainbow Beach

            37199 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

            A truly unique experience watching the sun set, then watching as the full moon rises over the ocean whilst riding a horse along the stunning setting of Rainbow Beach. Departure time is 45 minutes before sun set and does vary each month according to the time of year.

            This night riding experience is a horse riding adventure along the picturesque Rainbow Beach while the sun is setting and the moon is rising. This is an amazingly unique experience only occurs once per month and starts by leaving the yards in Clarkson Drive in the late afternoon taking guests through a small bush trail before entering the beach and taking in the stunning scenery

            Photos are taken throughout the ride and made available to guests at the ride of the ride, free of charge.

            The recommended minimum age for this ride is 10 years old unless rider has previous riding experience.

            Water bottle holders are provided on all saddles.
            Half-Day Kayak with Dolphins and 4WD Beach Drive from Rainbow Beach Logo and Images

            Half-Day Kayak with Dolphins and 4WD Beach Drive from Rainbow Beach

            37208 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

            See wild dolphins and other marine animals during a 3-hour kayak tour from Rainbow Beach. Hundreds of dolphins live in these waters and they often frolic close to the kayaks. Also keep on the lookout for sea turtles, humpback whales (seasonal from June to October), sea birds, manta rays and large schools of fish. Your expert guide provides easy instructions for kayaking; no prior experience is needed. Bonus: your trip starts with a fun ride on the beach by 4WD-vehicle to the boat launch only accessible by 4WD at Double island Point.

            • Ideal choice for families
            • Small group ensures personal service
            • All necessary equipment included
            • Get off the beaten track in a 4x4
            • See native wildlife in their natural environment
              Rainbow Beach Surf Lesson Australia\'s Longest Wave 4X4 Adventure Logo and Images

              Rainbow Beach Surf Lesson Australia\'s Longest Wave 4X4 Adventure

              37213 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

              Pull on your swimsuit, wax your board and get ready to hit the waves with this 3-hour beginner-friendly surf class. Head to Double Island Point, one of Australia’s surf hotspots, where the gentle waves and crowd-free waters are ideal for mastering the basics. With small-group classes and an expert instructor, you’ll be catching your first wave in no time, and 4WD transfers from Rainbow Beach are included.

              • Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
              • Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
              • Close encounter with friendly dolphins
              • All necessary equipment included
              • Family friendly
              • Get off the beaten track in a 4x4
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                Rainbow Beach

                39604 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
                This is heavenly sub-tropical, coastal town situated on the Great Beach Drive that is an aquatic lovers playground. Rainbow Beach, is a major entry point to the 41,000 hectare Cooloola National Park and the southern gateway to world heritage listed Fraser Island. A short drive north from Rainbow is Inskip Peninsula where there’s a barge to take you and your 4WD across to Fraser Island. According to the Kaby Dreaming, Yiningie, the spirit of the gods, often took the form of a rainbow. Yiningie was killed in a fight when he crashed into the cliffs and his spirit coloured the sands....
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                Tin Can Bay

                42709 - Tin Can Bay QLD 4580
                Secluded in the midst of picturesque Tin Can Inlet, experience a tranquil getaway to this area known for its eco-tourism surroundings. Tin Can Bay is a perfect place to unwind and relax. Originally known by the aborigines as Tuncanbar, this peaceful bayside town is well known for its recreational fishing and boating pleasures. There's an excellent public boat ramp. Indeed, fishing is the major industry here, with prawning fleets based in Schnapper Creek. There's a range of accommodation options in the township, from caravan park to holiday units. Tin Can bay is about 210 kilometres north of Brisbane....
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                Round Bommie

                42814 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
                Round Bommie is a large granite monolith divers can explore off Rainbow Beach. This huge slab of rock rises out of the sand at 15 metres and reaches within 6 metres of the surface. It takes about 30 minutes to swim around Round Bommie, but with many ledges and holes to investigate divers are lucky to complete a circuit in an hour. This fabulous dive site is home to a good variety of reef fish and invertebrates, including crayfish, nudibranchs and hermit crabs. However, most divers will remember Round Bommie for its larger residents, such as the turtles, gropers, wobbegongs, eagle rays and schools of pelagic fish. The sand around the bommie is also a good place to see dozens of stingrays, large Queensland gropers, flatheads, shovelnose rays and leopard sharks over summer. Divers have also encountered manta rays at Round Bommie, making this a very special dive site on the Sunshine Coast....
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                Nursery Reef

                43090 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
                Nursery Reef is a shallow rocky reef off Rainbow Beach that is always full of surprises. The least dived site in the area, due to its shallow depth and exposed location, Nursery Reef is only 5 metres to 7 metres deep. Although shallow, this rocky reef is decorated with a good range of hard corals, soft corals and sponges. While small tropical reef fish dart about the reef, divers will have to search the countless ledges and caves to find the reefs more interesting inhabitants. Species to look out for at Nursery Reef include moray eels, ornate wobbegong sharks, crayfish, boxer shrimps, stonefish, lionfish, brown-banded bamboo sharks, scorpionfish, blue-spotted stingrays and nudibranchs....
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                Tourist Drive- Cooloola Coast Fraser Island

                43902 - Tin Can Bay QLD 4580
                The Cooloola Coast Fraser Island Tourist Drive will take you on a journey from one aquatic playground to another through the UNESCO recognised Great Sandy Biosphere and a unique eco coastal system known as the Great Sandy Straits. Meandering between the seaside towns of Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach and acting as the southern gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the Cooloola Coast Fraser Island Tourist drive is a great nature based drive....
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                Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area

                Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
                Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves, forming a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Close to Rainbow Beach, Inskip is a gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. Tin Can Bay is a wetland of international importance. The sand spit is clad in casuarina, cypress pine and other coastal vegetation, providing a great habitat for birds. The beaches and mudflats are roosts for waders and thousands of resident and migratory shorebirds. Bring your own drinking water and camp in one of four shady camping areas. Dogs are permitted in the recreation area, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Bring your binoculars to view birds in the early morning or late afternoon. Look for button-quail on the sandy tracks and shorebirds (in summer). Watch for dugong, turtles and dolphins in the bay. You must bring your own firewood for campfires, but best to bring a fuel or gas stove and reduce your use of campfires....
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                Cooloola Great Walk, Cooloola, Great Sandy National Park

                Cooloola Recreation Area, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
                ***NOTE: as a response to COVID-19, all camping areas in Queensland's national parks are closed to the public until further notice. Check park alerts for updates. The Cooloola Great Walk traverses the Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park, and showcases the very best of Cooloola's outstanding natural attractions. Immerse yourself in nature for five days as you hike this remote 102 kilometre trail through Cooloola’s rainforest, coastal woodland and heath-clad plains. Linking Noosa North Shore with Rainbow Beach, the Great Walk will take you over the eastern high dunes of the Cooloola sandmass, between the pristine upper Noosa River and the coast. Climb over vast sandblows, discover perched lakes and long sandy beaches and be rewarded with sweeping views of the Cooloola coastline. Along the way, glimpse snakes, skinks, lizards, emus and echidnas, and admire the views from many natural lookouts. Relax at night in the four walkers’ camps—Brahminy, Dutgee, Litoria and Kauri—where it’s only you and the wildlife. Camping permits are required in advance. Ensure you carry a topographic map and have experience in navigation and remote bushwalking before you attempt this challenging walk. Image credits: Walker (Robert Ashdown, Qld Govt); Sandblow (TEQ)...
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                Wolf Rock Dive Site

                Wolf Rock, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
                Wolf Rock, located off the coast of Rainbow Beach near Gympie, is an action packed dive site with few equals. A dive for experienced divers only, due to the depth and strong currents, Wolf Rock comprises of five interconnecting pinnacles that rising from 35 metres. Two of the pinnacles break the surface, but the others progressively get deeper. Grey nurse sharks are the big attraction at Wolf Rock, with packs of these large sharks patrolling the channels between the pinnacles and the nearby rocky gutters. But they are not the only sharks divers will see as wobbegongs, leopard sharks and even bronze whaler sharks can be seen here. Colouring these incredible rocky pinnacles are black coral trees, spiky soft corals, hard corals, gorgonians and spiral sea whips. Many ledges cut into the rock and are home to moray eels, nudibranchs, gobies, scorpionfish, sea stars, shrimps and coral crabs. Other common visitors include turtles, Queensland gropers, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays and schools of batfish, trevally and barracuda....
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                Fraser Island 4WD Tour from Rainbow Beach

                47868 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

                If you’re spending a day on Great Keppel Island off the Queensland coast, you can discover some of its natural beauty on a kayaking tour along Leekes Creek. As you journey along the saltwater creek, listen to stories from the guide about the island’s history before reaching a heritage-listed homestead and shearing shed.

                • Kayaking tour provides another perspective of Great Keppel Island
                • Gain more insight into the island from a guide than you would on your own
                • Enjoy free time to explore more of the island
                • Booking in advance means you won’t risk a sold-out tour
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                  Dingos 3 Day Tag along Fraser Island 4WD Adventure

                  48143 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

                  Add a twist to your family vacation as you head out to Cunnamulla for an authentic 3-day outback adventure, including accommodation and meals. Get up close to wild kangaroos, wallabies and emus; bathe in the Eulo mud springs; and hunt for opals in Yowah. That’s not all: go kayaking on the Warrego River, sandboard down the Cunnamulla dunes and try typical Aussie ‘bush tucker’.

                  • 3-day outback adventure in Cunnamulla
                  • Discover traditional Aussie life in a real outback town
                  • Go sandboarding down the Cunnamulla dunes, kayak down the Warrego River and spot wild wallabies
                  • Excellent value tour includes accommodation at the Club Boutique Hotel, meals and activities
                  • Great choice for families!
                  • Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience
                    Dingos 2 Day Fraser Island 4x4 Tag Along Logo and Images

                    Dingos 2 Day Fraser Island 4x4 Tag Along

                    48168 - Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

                    The golden sands and vibrant corals of Great Keppel Island are part of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and lie just off the coast of Rosslyn. On this full-day tour, ride the ferry over to the island, then explore the island from the water on a guided kayaking excursion. Paddle around Keppel Bay to Monkey Beach, stop to swim and snorkel along the barrier reef, and look out for sea turtles and clownfish along the way.

                    • Guided kayaking excursion on Great Keppel Island
                    • Incredible marine life sightings as you snorkel the reef
                    • Free time to enjoy the island beaches in the afternoon
                    • Round-trip ferry: spend the whole day on the island