Shire of Cooloola Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rainbow Beach offers a stunning backdrop against the blue green water and the green hilltops. The sands are an array of colours from yellow to rich red. This place gives the adrenaline junkie parasailers an ideal location to launch from and enjoy the views from the sky. Blue skies, sun shining, the water a beautiful turquoise colour and warm. A great place to take a mini break and also a gateway to Fraser Island.
Rainbow Beach offers a stunning backdrop against the blue green water and the green hilltops. The sands are an array of colours from yellow to rich red. This place gives the adrenaline junkie parasailers an ideal location to launch from and enjoy the views from the sky. Blue skies, sun shining, the water a beautiful turquoise colour and warm. A great place to take a mini break and also a gateway to Fraser Island.
On the road out of Rainbow Beach heading towards Seventeen Seventy, forestry is big business. Left side trees, right side, tree removal.
Even at 5am, Rainbow Beach is a stunning place to stay. The coloured sand dunes are still visible as the sun begins to lift over the waters edge. A very special moment for my daughter and I as it was just us up and at the beach that morning.
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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$172 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$172
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (295 reviews)
Place was clean- very easy check in- only issue was some kids who were up quite late just behind us making lots of noise-so sleep wasn’t the greatest:( Beds comfy- paid for hot tub but just as FYI it’s a big jet tub in the bathroom not a separate hot tub!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park
RACV Noosa Resort

RACV Noosa Resort

5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive Noosa Heads QLD
The price is AU$353 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$353
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,786 reviews)
The room was clean and adequate

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

RACV Noosa Resort
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa

4 out of 5
179 Weyba Road Noosaville QLD
The price is AU$321 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$321
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
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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! (295 reviews)
Place was clean- very easy check in- only issue was some kids who were up quite late just behind us making lots of noise-so sleep wasn’t the greatest:( Beds comfy- paid for hot tub but just as FYI it’s a big jet tub in the bathroom not a separate hot tub!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park
Debbie's Place

Debbie's Place

4 out of 5
30 Kurana Street Rainbow Beach QLD
Stay at this apartment in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (734 reviews)
We had a wonderful peaceful stay at Debbie’s Place; the apartment was fresh, modern and beautifully equipped with clean, quality fitments etc. - would undoubtedly stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Debbie's Place
Tiny in The Trees - Cute, Spacious Tiny House set privately amongst the trees.

Tiny in The Trees - Cute, Spacious Tiny House set privately amongst the trees.

Bollier QLD
Stay at this cabin in Bollier. Enjoy a garden, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bert Smith Memorial Park and Imbil Library are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
This Tiny house had all the comforts of home in a peaceful, private location. The house was spotlessly clean and well supplied with essential items. A comfy bed, hot shower, gas cooker and even air con in this off-grid house. The bonus for me was being able to take my dogs along for the getaway - ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Tiny in The Trees - Cute, Spacious Tiny House set privately amongst the trees.
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Popular places to visit

Rainbow Beach

Inskip Point

Pick from wave-rippled ocean beaches or sheltered estuarine waters and swim, fish and camp at this narrow finger of land reaching toward Fraser Island.

Inskip Point
Double Island Point Conservation Park featuring landscape views and general coastal views

Double Island Point Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Double Island Point Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cooloola National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Double Island Point Conservation Park
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum which includes heritage elements

Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum during your travels in Monkland. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum showing signage and heritage elements

Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum in Gympie. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum

Borumba Dam

Learn about the local history of Lake Borumba with a stop at Borumba Dam.

Borumba Dam

Dingo Creek Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Dingo Creek Vineyard during your travels to Traveston. Amble around the area's forests or visit its spas.

Dingo Creek Vineyard

Cities near Shire of Cooloola

Gympie showing a small town or village, landscape views and a river or creek

Gympie

Sunshine Coast which includes a river or creek, a house and boating

Sunshine Coast

Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

Yellow and gold coloured cirrostratus cloudy coastal nautical Sunset Seascape panorama. Tin Can Bay, Queensland, Australia.

Tin Can Bay

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