Rainbow Beach

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Rainbow Beach showing waves, general coastal views and a sandy beach
Rainbow Beach showing waves, general coastal views and a sandy 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 showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and 4 wheel driving

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 RM502 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
RM502
RM553 total
24 Feb - 25 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! (293 reviews)
Relaxing family friendly park

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park
Debbie's Place

Debbie's Place

4 out of 5
30 Kurana Street Rainbow Beach QLD
The price is RM632 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
RM632
RM695 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (727 reviews)
What a lovely place to stay: Clean, neat, perfect location, and incredible hosts -- they even parked our car for us! Great use of space -- in fact we even learned some new ideas for our condo back home. Would stay there again in a heartbeat; definitely EXCEEDED our expectations...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Debbie's Place
Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Freedom Backpackers Hostel

1 out of 5
20 Spectrum Street Rainbow Beach QLD
The price is RM525 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
RM525
RM577 total
23 Feb - 24 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
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! (293 reviews)
Relaxing family friendly park

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (727 reviews)
What a lovely place to stay: Clean, neat, perfect location, and incredible hosts -- they even parked our car for us! Great use of space -- in fact we even learned some new ideas for our condo back home. Would stay there again in a heartbeat; definitely EXCEEDED our expectations...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Debbie's Place
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
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

4.8
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 83%
4 - Good
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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!

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