How long is Rainbow Beach?
23km long
Rainbow Beach is a 23km long, curving beach located in Wide Bay between sandy Inskip Point, opposite Fraser Island, and rocky Double Island Point. The open bay faces north-east and the beaches in the bay face variously north, east and north-east as they swing around between the two points.
Is Rainbow Beach part of Sunshine Coast?
Rainbow Beach is situated between Fraser Island, Noosa, and the Pacific Ocean, along the Great Beach Drive of the Sunshine Coast and the Gympie region. This small Queensland town is nestled in the Northern part of the Cooloola Recreation Area of the Great Sandy National Park.
Why do they call it Rainbow Beach?
The town’s name derives from the rainbow-coloured sand dunes surrounding the settlement. According to the legends of the Kabi people, the dunes were coloured when Yiningie, a spirit represented by a rainbow, plunged into the cliffs after doing battle with an evil tribesman.
Can you swim on Rainbow Beach?
Swimming. Our beautiful surf beach is patrolled all year round by both professional lifeguards and volunteers. The flagged area is netted for your peace of mind so don’t forget to swim between the flags. Body boards are available to use, enquire at reception.
Do you need a 4WD for Rainbow Beach?
To explore Rainbow Beach, Double Island Point or Teewah Beach you will need a 4WD vehicle. There are a few spots, like the Carlo Sandblow, that you can get to without a 4WD but everything else will be impossible.
How long is the beach drive from Noosa to Rainbow Beach?
There’s accommodation from budget hostels and beach camping to resorts and holiday houses with panoramic ocean views. Take on the Cooloola Great Walk – an amazing 88km, 5-day trek from Noosa to Rainbow Beach along beaches, lakes and dunes, and through rainforest, eucalypt forests and plains.
Are there dingoes at Rainbow Beach?
The dingoes on Fraser Island roam all over the island. QPWS has installed fencing around most townships, the Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village and most of the QPWS campgrounds (except the beach camping areas). Never leave anything lying around, as dingoes are curious.
Is Rainbow Beach actually rainbow?
The entire beach isn’t full of coloured sands, just the southernmost part of the beach area. The coloured sands are said to have between 40 and 72 different colours that all meld into gorgeous natural pieces of art.
How was Rainbow Beach formed?
Coloured Sands There is a local Aboriginal legend which explains the colour of the sands as a result of a spirit which took the form of a rainbow and which, after a fight over a beautiful woman, fell onto the cliffs. The walk to see the cliffs is best achieved at low tide although it is possible at high tide.
Are there crocodiles at Rainbow Beach?
When it comes to Rainbow Beach, there generally aren’t any crocs found in the waters. While it is true that crocodiles can be carried by ocean currents to other areas outside of their known territories, Rainbow Beach isn’t directly connected to a river system like some other beaches.
Are there Stingers at Rainbow Beach?
, you will notice that there are a variety of warnings surrounding marine stingers such as the bluebottle, at Rainbow Beach. For this reason, it is highly advised that you do not swim here when these warnings are in place.