Rainbow Beach Travel Guide

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Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach
Rainbow Beach which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and rocky coastline
Sunshine Coast

Kick back beneath the coloured dunes of Rainbow Beach, one of Queensland’s favourite fishing and off-road destinations.

Named for the subtle spectrum of colours in its dunes, Rainbow Beach is a captivating spot for a camping or fishing getaway with the Pacific Ocean providing the soundtrack. Pitch your tent under the shade of coastal trees. Go four-wheel driving or start searching for that perfect fishing spot. As the filling in a national park sandwich, Rainbow Beach is also an idyllic base for adventures further afield. Fraser Island (K’gari) is situated at the end of the inimitable Inskip Peninsula, while the Great Sandy National Park beckons from the south.

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
308 Carlo Road Rainbow Beach QLD
The price is AU$159 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$159
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and Phil Rogers ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (288 reviews)
Relaxing family friendly park

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park
Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel

1 out of 5
20 Spectrum Street Rainbow Beach QLD
The price is AU$181 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$181
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Phil Rogers Park and Rainbow Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Freedom Backpackers Hostel
Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
4 Double Island Drive Rainbow Beach QLD
The price is AU$252 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$252
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
Room was cute and staff were really friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
308 Carlo Road Rainbow Beach QLD
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and Phil Rogers ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (288 reviews)
Relaxing family friendly park

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park
Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

4 out of 5
4 Double Island Drive Rainbow Beach QLD
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
Room was cute and staff were really friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments
Rainbow Sea Resort

Rainbow Sea Resort

5 out of 5
3 Ocean View Parade Rainbow Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury apartment in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Phil Rogers Park and Rainbow Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
Beautiful place to stay. Will definitely be back. 😊

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Rainbow Sea Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Rainbow Beach

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
62
5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
6
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

not too much to do and not much open due to covid. Good for a weekend away

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A quiet, sleepy beach destination & the entry point to Fraser Island (via barge)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a quiet relaxing town. We loved exploring the beaches and Seary's Creek. Bring the repellent!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Worst

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

.I Am Fire Fighter and have been very busy and needed a little bit of a wind down. Unfortunately the piece and quiet was short lived as we had a group of guys on a Bucks party check in. To our disappointment the language and dissregad for others was

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice place...

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