Fiona's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The ultimate spot for sunrise over the ocean! A short bush walk form the car park to this amazing natural beauty. Experience elevated views of Rainbow Beach, Double Island Point, Carlo Point and Tin Can Bay on this giant sand dune. Take a boogie board for a bit of sand boarding fun!
36 locals recommend
Carlo Sand Blow
Cooloola DriveThe ultimate spot for sunrise over the ocean! A short bush walk form the car park to this amazing natural beauty. Experience elevated views of Rainbow Beach, Double Island Point, Carlo Point and Tin Can Bay on this giant sand dune. Take a boogie board for a bit of sand boarding fun!
Stunning Rainbow Beach has a lifeguard patrolled surf spot plus 4 x 4 access to Double Island Point and Inskip Point.
100 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach
Stunning Rainbow Beach has a lifeguard patrolled surf spot plus 4 x 4 access to Double Island Point and Inskip Point.
Protected Mangrove beaches on the inside of the peninsular or 4 x 4 access to Rainbow Beach and the barge to Fraser Island. Great Surf fishing along the beach.
8 locals recommend
Inskip
Protected Mangrove beaches on the inside of the peninsular or 4 x 4 access to Rainbow Beach and the barge to Fraser Island. Great Surf fishing along the beach.
A moderate hike through the rainforest to a natural fresh water lake. Beautifully peaceful. 2x2 wheel access down the Freshwater Track to a carpal and picnic spot. Take water and bug spray.
18 locals recommend
Poona Lake
A moderate hike through the rainforest to a natural fresh water lake. Beautifully peaceful. 2x2 wheel access down the Freshwater Track to a carpal and picnic spot. Take water and bug spray.
Activities
Right on your doorstep! If you are a certified diver you can join us for a scuba dive at Wolf Rock, a protected Marine sanctuary for the Grey nurse shark. Kayak and SUP hire is also available by the hour and you can book online.
13 locals recommend
Wolf Rock Dive Centre
339 Carlo RoadRight on your doorstep! If you are a certified diver you can join us for a scuba dive at Wolf Rock, a protected Marine sanctuary for the Grey nurse shark. Kayak and SUP hire is also available by the hour and you can book online.
Fishing supplies
Gardiner Fisheries Rainbow Beach
1 Karoonda RdLocal Supplier for bait and tackle
Food scene
Best pizza/pasta in town, nice leafy sit-in dining down a quiet side street in town.
25 locals recommend
Arcobaleno on the Beach
19 Rainbow Beach RdBest pizza/pasta in town, nice leafy sit-in dining down a quiet side street in town.