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Before you go
Your trip to Rainbow Beach.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Rainbow Beach – Queensland Destination K'gari and Hervey Bay about 239 km from Brisbane
How to get there
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Inskip Point (balsa para K'gari) 12 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 240 km from Brisbane: take the Bruce Highway to Gympie and then the road to Rainbow Beach. Regular buses also serve the village. The ferry to K’gari departs from Inskip Point, about 12 km away.
How many days
Two days: one for the village, Carlo Sandblow and the colored cliffs, and one for K’gari or Double Island Point, by 4x4 or organized tour.
When to go
All year. From April to October the weather is usually drier for 4x4 trips. Summer is the busiest season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For the village and Carlo Sandblow, no. For Double Island Point and K’gari, a 4x4 or an organized tour is required.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Rainbow Beach
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Morning
Colored sand cliffs
Walk along Rainbow Beach at low tide to reach the colored sand cliffs south of the village.
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Late afternoon
Carlo Sandblow
Climb Carlo Sandblow via the short trail from the village and watch the day end over the bay, with K’gari to the north.
2 days in Rainbow Beach
Day 2
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All day
Double Island Point
On a 4x4 tour, drive along the beach to Double Island Point, climb to the lighthouse and look for dolphins and turtles in the bay.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called Rainbow Beach?
Because of the colorful sand cliffs in front of the beach, with bands of red, orange, yellow and white formed by minerals in the sand.
How do you get from Rainbow Beach to K’gari?
By the ferry from Inskip Point, about 12 km from the village, a short crossing to the southern island. A 4x4 and a vehicle permit are required, or join an organized tour.
How many days to stay in Rainbow Beach?
Two days: one for the village and the dunes, another for K’gari or Double Island Point.
Does Rainbow Beach have lifeguarded swimming?
Yes, the village’s main beach has a lifeguarded area. Swim between the flags.