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Viewpoint · Rainbow Beach, Queensland
Double Island Point
Headland south of Rainbow Beach, in Great Sandy National Park, with a lighthouse, coastal viewpoint and a calm bay, reached by driving the beach in a 4x4.
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About Double Island Point
Double Island Point is a rocky headland south of Rainbow Beach, in the Cooloola section of Great Sandy National Park. At the top stands a late 19th-century lighthouse, with views over the coast, the ocean and the beach that continues south.
On the north side of the headland, a protected bay forms a shallow, calm lagoon popular for swimming and paddling. From the lookout it’s common to see dolphins, rays and turtles and, between June and October, humpback whales offshore.
Access is along the beach by 4x4 from Rainbow Beach or Noosa at low tide, with a park vehicle permit. Organized 4x4 tours depart from Rainbow Beach.
A short trail climbs from the beach to the lighthouse.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day, including the beach drive there and back.
Best time
At low tide, when the beach is wide and firm enough to drive. From June to October there’s a higher chance of seeing whales from the lookout.
How to get there
By 4x4 along the beach, about 20 km from Rainbow Beach, with a vehicle permit and attention to the tides, or on an organized tour.
Tip
Plan the round trip around the tide table: at high tide some beach sections become impassable.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Double Island Point
How do you get to Double Island Point?
By 4x4 along the beach from Rainbow Beach or Noosa at low tide with a park permit, or on an organized tour.
Can you swim at Double Island Point?
Yes, in the cove on the north side, where the water is generally calm and shallow. Follow the day’s conditions.
Is there a lighthouse at Double Island Point?
Yes. A short trail rises from the beach to the lighthouse, with a viewpoint over the coast.