Rainbow Beach is a coastal rural town and holiday village in the Gympie Region. It is home to a range of amazing activities and things to do that can entertain you during a stopover or for a couple of nights stay. It has been a popular destination not only for its own amazing landscapes and scenery, but also as a gateway to Fraser Island.
Rainbow Beach is a coastal rural town and holiday village in the Gympie Region. It is home to a range of amazing activities and things to do that can entertain you during a stopover or for a couple of nights stay. It has been a popular destination not only for its own amazing landscapes and scenery, but also as a gateway to Fraser Island.
Why is it called Rainbow Beach?
The town's name is due to the rainbow-coloured sand dunes surrounding the settlement, there are up to 72 different colours in various tones and hues. This process happened over thousands of years as the cliffs lining the beach eroded.
There is also a story from the native inhabitants of the area that the sands are the resting place of a rainbow that fell from the sky and shattered into pieces along the shoreline, all for the love of a woman. Due to this, it is considered a spiritual place of safety for women who visit as the rainbow still protects the area.
Where is Rainbow Beach?
In the Wide Bay-Burnett, east of Gympie in the state of Queensland, Australia.
There is a selection of resorts, motels and vacation rentals all close to the beach and amenities in the town.
Summer (December to February)
The Rainbow Beach summer has an average temperature that ranges from 21 - 29°C (69.8 - 85.6°F).
Autumn/Fall (March to May)
Temperatures can drop to anywhere between 14 - 28°C (59 - 77°F), this is also the time of year with the most rain, around 11 days a month.
Winter (June to August)
Rainbow Beach has a mild temperature between 10 - 22°C (50 - 71.6°F).
Spring (September to November)
Spring in Rainbow Beach has a climate similar to Autumn/Fall, with temperatures climbing back to between 14 - 27°C (57.2 - 80.6°F).
Rainbow Beach has a great range of food and drink available in the form of amazing local cafes like Arcobaleno on the Beach, for great italian food. If you want a true local experience, get involved in Ocean Breeze Seafoods for some fish and chips or head to the Rainbow Beach Hotel for a casual bistro/pub experience and local produce.
As mentioned above, Rainbow Beach is renowned for its own amazing experiences, here is a list of ideas below for what to do in Rainbow Beach.
By Foot
You can access the beach from the Rainbow Beach Beach Entry/Exit - Parking lot just off the centre of town.
By 4X4
If you have a 4x4 vehicle and are comfortable driving on the beach then you have a few more options. Head to the Pacific Boulevard Beach access point outside of the main town when travelling on Inskip Ave, from here you can drive all the way along the beach to
Ride a majestic stallion down the beach for a magical experience.
With over 72 hues of sand colour, this is one of the main reasons why you must visit Rainbow Beach.
Take a day out on the sea and enjoy the freshest local produce caught by your own hand.
A must visit location on your 4WD journey along the beach, just remember to travel on either side of low tide.
A well known sand park with a moonscape feel and wonderful cliffside views.
If you are an avid surfer and would like to incorporate it into your holiday, then this is the place to go. Check out the Rainbow Beach surf cam here for a sneak peak of what you could be doing right now.
If you are new to surfing, then Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf is a great place to begin.
Take to the sky's for the best view of the beach.