Rainbow Beach Travel Guide

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Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
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Rainbow Beach

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$177 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$177
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (284 reviews)
Clean & tidy room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 24 Nov 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! (283 reviews)
Room was cute and staff were really friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments
Plantation Resort at Rainbow

Plantation Resort at Rainbow

4.5 out of 5
1 Rainbow Beach Road Rainbow Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Phil Rogers Park and Rainbow Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews)
From the warm genuine welcome at the front desk, to the spotless room, pool and grounds, this is a genuine five star resort, it’s the second time we’ve been there and definitely won’t be our last.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Plantation Resort at Rainbow
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! (284 reviews)
Clean & tidy room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 24 Nov 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! (283 reviews)
Room was cute and staff were really friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments
Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort

Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort

4.5 out of 5
103 Cooloola Drive Rainbow Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead and ...
The views are breath taking. Watching a storm rolling in and seeing lightning through the clouds was amazing. Close proximity to the sand dunes for a picnic at sunset was ideal.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025

Rainbow Ocean Palms 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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1 - Terrible
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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

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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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