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Rainbow Beach (Sunshine Coast), Australia

Rainbow Beach is a coastal rural town and locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Rainbow Beach had a population of 1,220 people.

Type TownPopulation 1,220

Why go

  • Town in Queensland, Australia.
  • Served by Rainbow Beach Airport.

History

Rainbow Beach is a coastal rural town and locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Rainbow Beach had a population of 1,220 people.

Where to stay

Rainbow Beach Accommodation Debbie's Place Sunshine Coast
28 to 32 Kurana Street, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · debbiesplace.com.au
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Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay Sunshine Coast
40-41 Esplanade, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580, Australia · dolphinwaters.com.au
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Kingfisher Caravan Park Sunshine Coast
48 Esplanade, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580, Australia · kingfishercaravanpark.com.au
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Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort Sunshine Coast
103 Cooloola Dr, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · rainbowoceanpalms.com.au
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Rainbow Sea Resort Sunshine Coast
3 Ocean View Parade, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · rainbowsea.com.au
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BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park Sunshine Coast
308 Carlo Rd, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · big4rainbowbeach.com.au
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Plantation Resort at Rainbow Sunshine Coast
Shop 2/1 Rainbow Beach Rd, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · plantationresortatrainbow.com.au
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Poona Palms Caravan Park Rainbow Beach (Sunshine Coast)
103 Boronia Dr, Poona QLD 4650, Australia · poonapalms.com.au
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Sandy Feet Beach House Sunshine Coast
19 Satinwood Rd, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · sandyfeetbeach.traveleto.com
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Rainbow Sands Resort Sunshine Coast
42/46 Rainbow Beach Rd, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · rainbowsands.com.au
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Freedom Rainbow Beach Sunshine Coast
20 Spectrum St, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · freedomhostels.com
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Pippies Beachhouse Backpackers Sunshine Coast
22 Spectrum St, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · pippiesbeachhouse.com.au
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Salty Vibes Retreat Sunshine Coast
7 Double Island Dr, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia
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Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments Sunshine Coast
2/4 Double Island Dr, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia · rainbowgetaway.com.au
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Dees Retreat Sunshine Coast
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The Green House Sunshine Coast
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Fullerton Rainbow Beach Sunshine Coast
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Rainbow Denny Sunshine Coast
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Palmgrove Sunshine Coast
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Rainbow Beach Holiday Village Sunshine Coast
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33 Cooloola Drive Rainbow Beach Sunshine Coast
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Tin Can Bay Motel Rainbow Beach (Sunshine Coast)
11 Mitchell St, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580, Australia · tincanbaymotel.com.au
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Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel Sunshine Coast
2 Groper St, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580, Australia · sleepylagoonmotel.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Supporter's Club Restaurant
Bar, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Wide Bay Esplanade, 4581
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Ocean Breeze Seafoods
Fish And Chips, Seafood, Chicken, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Seafood fast food · 54 Rainbow Beach Road, 4581
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The Frying Fish Cafe
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 48 Rainbow Beach Road, 4581
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Brent's Burgers
Fast Food · Features: vegan options, step-free access · 8 Rainbow Beach Road, 4581
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Rainbow Beach Pizza n Grill
Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access
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Sea Salt @ Rainbow Market Cafe
Cafe · Features: vegan options, step-free access
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Some Where Over Coffee
Restaurant · Features: vegan options, step-free access
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Crème De La Crème
Ice Cream · ice cream
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Little Parliament
Cafe · cafe
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Soul Food
Fast Food · fast food
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The Deck @ Sea Salt
Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Rainbow Beach Airport 5.7 km to the centre
QLD, AU
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Toby's Gap Airstrip 35 km to the centre
Fraser Island, QLD, AU
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Getting there by ferry

Rainbow Beach Ferry
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
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Hook Point Ferry
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Inskip Point – Hook Point
Ferry route · Manta Ray Fraser Island Barges
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Where things are

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Photographs

Rainbow Beach (Sunshine Coast), Australia
Rainbow Beach (Sunshine Coast), Australia
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rainbow Beach Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Rainbow Beach Ferry, 11 km); routes include Inskip Point – Hook Point.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rainbow Beach (Sunshine Coast), Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

NSW TrainLink
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound Australia
Intercity coach