Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach is a coastal rural town and locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a popular tourist destination, both in its own right and as a gateway to Fraser Island, with a vehicle ferry frequently running to the Southern point of Fraser Island. The town's name derives from the rainbow-coloured sand dunes surrounding the settlement. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful beaches, go hiking through the sub-tropical rainforest fringing the dunes, or explore the rainbow hues of the seaside beach cliffs. The town caters to beach-orientated holiday-makers with hotels, motels, and caravan parks, and promotes itself as an eco-tourism destination. Families can enjoy activities such as 4x4 off-road adventures, kayaking with dolphins, or diving with Grey Nurse Sharks. The Cooloola Section of the Great Sandy National Park borders the town to the south, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration