A Guide to Rainbow Beach (Great Sandy National Park)
The Cooloola Coast, part of Great Sandy National Park and most famously known for Rainbow Beach, is only about an hour's drive north of the Sunshine Coast. For anyone coming from around Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, it's an ideal camping weekend getaway for exploring the coloured sands.
"Coloured Sands at sunrise. Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia." by Ralph de Zilva Redbubble
Dubbed as the "gateway to Fraser Island", Rainbow Beach, a tiny town at the base of the Inskip Peninsula, is situated on the Queensland south east coast, north of Noosa and is the gateway to adventurous, picturesque Fraser Island. Just a 3 hour drive from Brisbane, (see below for transport options) this one is a destination not-too-be-missed.
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A true representation of the vast landscape of Queensland's stunning coastline, you can sink your feet into the golden sand of the Carlo Sandblow, hike through the sub-tropical rainforest fringing the dunes, or explore the rainbow hues of the seaside beach cliffs.
Rainbow Beach, Queensland Australia, view from sand dune 💕 Rainbow beach, Beach, Queensland
"Coastal Beauty and Sand Dunes Adventure" Rainbow Beach Tourism . Rainbow Beach is a stunning coastal town in Queensland, Australia. Situated at the gateway to the Great Sandy National Park, it is the perfect destination for a beach holiday. With its stunning white sand, crystal clear water, and vibrant coral reefs, it is a paradise for beach.
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1. Carlo Sand Blow 2. Swimming 3. K'Gari / Fraser Island 4. Kayaking Tours 5. Grab a meal, coffee or a drink on the "Deck" 6. See the Coloured Sands or Cooloola Coastline 7. Poona Lake 8. Surfing and Body Boarding 9. Rainbow Stairs 10. Seary's Creek
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Named for the multi-colored sand dunes that surround the beach rather than the sands right on the water, Rainbow Beach is a stunning locale in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland. The sand dunes are rich with minerals such as ilmenite, monazite, rutile and zircon, giving them different shades of yellow, orange and red.
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Striking in beauty and rippled with colourful ancient sand dunes, the coastal town of Rainbow Beach is nestled between K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) and Cooloola National Park.
Rainbow Beach with the famous Coloured Sands
Rainbow Beach is part of Great Sandy National Park, which is about 2 hours north of Brisbane. We drove through the town, which consists of a few blocks of tourist shops and cafes, and bypassed the beach to first do the Cooloola Great Walk which leads to Carlo Sand Blow. Cooloola Great Walk Cooloola Great Walk
4wd vehicles at Rainbow Beach with coloured sand dunes, QLD, Australia. Rainbow , spon, Beach
The evil spirited boomerang attacked the brave rainbow and they collided in a loud roar and clap of thunder, killing the boomerang and shattering the rainbow into thousands of tiny pieces. As the rainbow's coloured pieces landed on the beach the sand dunes began to transform into the beautiful coloured sands they are today.
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Geologic Formations Write a review What people are saying By Ann-Maree M " Awesome views for both sunrise and sunset. " Dec. 2022 Short walk, less than a kilometre from the carpark through a beautiful forest to an amazing sand dune. " Expansive " Dec. 2022 There's a great viewing platform which is a short 10-15min walk from the car park.
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Description Parking Map & Facilities Location: 3111 E. 77th St. Chicago, IL 60649 Located Within: Rainbow Beach Park Features: Dune, Wetland, Birding Area Hours Notes Natural areas are open from dawn to dusk daily. Description Did you know that native prickly-pear cactuses grow in Chicago?
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This coastal and former sand mining town got its name, Rainbow Beach, from the rainbow-colored sand dunes, with as many as 72 different colored sands, surrounding it. Photo #1 by texaus1. Red Sand Beach at Kaihalulu Bay on Maui is one of the few red sand beaches in the world. Photo #2 by Francois D.
White sand dunes at Carlo Sand Blow with view of Rainbow Beach near Fraser Island during summer
May 4, 2020 Carlo Sand Blow is a stunning, must-visit attraction on the Sunshine Coast. Picture walking through natural bushland, turning a corner and being met with the breathtaking sight of a vast expanse of golden sand stretching as far as the eye can see and overlooking spectacular coastlines!
Sand dunes at Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Section, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland, Australia
Allow 1hr walking time. Grade 3 walking track Accessible by Conventional vehicle Journey facilities Lookout (natural) Walking Meander through eucalypt forest and rainforest to reach Carlo Sandblow, part of the huge accumulation of windblown sand known as the Cooloola sandmass.
Coloured sand dunes at Rainbow Beach Stock Photo Alamy
Pfeiffer Beach in California, USA is famous for its purple sand. 9. Where is the Rainbow sand beach? Rainbow Beach is located in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its rainbow-colored sand dunes. 10. Can you swim in Red Sand Beach? It is possible to swim and snorkel at Red Sand Beach in Maui, Hawaii if the water is calm and you stay within.
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A black dune of ilmenite sands, overgrown by dune vegetation, can be found north west of the main town. This is currently being removed for sale in China with complete removal expected to take two years. The Cooloola Section of the Great Sandy National Park borders the town to the south.