Rainbow Beach

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Rainbow Beach showing waves, general coastal views and a sandy beach
Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
Sunshine Coast showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and 4 wheel driving
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 RM437 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM437
RM481 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly campsite in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (283 reviews)
Everything was perfect, our cabin had everything we needed.

Reviewed on 16 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
The price is RM588 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
RM588
RM647 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly apartment in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
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 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Phil Rogers Park and Rainbow Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
Large independent apartment Very friendly staff Great location They do need to think about rewriting some of their notices A bit authoritarian ie will charge for this and that when I simple statement such as extra charges may apply would suffice

Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 3.5-star family-friendly campsite in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (283 reviews)
Everything was perfect, our cabin had everything we needed.

Reviewed on 16 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 4-star family-friendly apartment in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
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 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead ...
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

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

This is the 3rd visit to Rainbow beach and we are from the Uk. When we come over to visit family we have always spent time here.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful endless beach, gateway to the amazing Fraser Island!