Originally called Back Beach this picturesque coastal town was only accessible by boat until 1969. Today it is a thriving beach town and your gateway to some of the most amazing natural attractions to be found anywhere in the world.
Rainbow Beach is best place to launch your trip to the natural wonderland from. Join everything from day trips to multi-day experiences on the Island right from your front door. But before you go racing off to Fraser Island make sure you take in all of the amazing natural wildlife right there in Rainbow Beach including Cooloolar Park for it's rainforests, hearthlands, and freshwater lakes; the 12 metre high Carlo Sand Blow, and the coloured sands that give the town it's name, about 2km along the main beach.
Things to do in Rainbow Beach
Stand-up Paddle Board Double Island Adventure
After a 4WD trip on Great Beach try your hand at standup paddle boarding in the clearest waters of Double Island
Paddle in quite seclusion along stunning white sand beaches in the company of incredible wildlife including dolphins and turtles
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Kayaks and Dolphins Adventure
Accessible only by 4WD paddle around the Double Island headland and into large pods dolphins.
Easy paddling of double kayaks amongst many dolphins turtles, manta rays, migrating birds, soldier crabs in their thousands.
day trip family friendly kayakingTours from Rainbow Beach
Ultimate Rainbow Beach-Fraser Island Adventure
2 nights at Rainbow Beach to explore at your leisure and then three full days including two nights camping on the incredible Fraser Island
Take your time for kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding at Rainbow Beach before a non-stop action packed visit to the world's largest sand island famous for it's crystal bluw freshwater lakes, lush rainforest and white sandy beaches
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2 Day Fraser Island Explorer Tour
2 days guided 4WD adventure on Fraser Island swimming in crystal freshwater lakes surrounded by white sandy beaches and tall rainforests
Fraser Island is the worlds largest sand island. Visit Lake McKenzie and Wanggoolba Creek and cool off in the island’s fresh-water swimming holes - and all a custom-designed, four-wheel-drive coach.
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2 Day Cool Dingo Fraser Island Tour
2 day backpacker trip to the World Heritage sand island of Fraser Island including swimming in the famous Lake McKenzie
An action packed trip including Wanggoolba Creek., Pile Valley, Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, Indian Heads, the Pinnacles Coloured Sands, Indian Heads and Champagne Pools.
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4WD Fraser Island Camping Adventure and Rainbow Beach Package
2 nights camping on Fraser Island on a genuine 4WD adventure around this most amazing island plus the night before at Rainbow Beach included
Following a comprehensive briefing you join a once in a lifetime 4WD adventure in convey exploring and camping on the largest sand island in the world.
family friendly wildlife camping 4WD island stay party vibe
4WD Fraser Island Camping Adventure
A 4-wheel-drive camping adventure on the World Heritage Fraser Island visiting all the famous natural wonders
Depart from Rainbow Beach and travel in convoy as part of group 4WD adventure camping for two nights on Fraser Island.
family friendly wildlife camping 4WD island stay party vibeWhere to Stay in Rainbow Beach
Frasers on Rainbow
The perfect place to base yourself while exploring the magical Rainbow Beach - sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or long walks on the coloured sands
Rainbow Beach is also the launch pad for Fraser Island with the main 4WD drive operators departing right from this fantastic hostel.
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