Rainbow Beach, Coastal destination in Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.
The beach features multiple colored sand cliffs containing iron oxide and minerals that create patterns of red, yellow, and brown along the shoreline.
The area holds significance as an ancient Indigenous site where Aboriginal communities conducted fishing, hunting, and gathering activities before European settlement.
Local guides lead educational programs about marine ecosystems, native plants, and conservation efforts while sharing traditional Aboriginal knowledge of the region.
Visitors can reach Rainbow Beach via the Bruce Highway, with regular transport connections from Brisbane and accommodation options from resorts to holiday parks.
The Carlo Sand Blow formation presents a large sand mass where visitors can walk to observe panoramic views of the coastline and Double Island Point.
Location: Queensland
Location: Gympie Region
Inception: 1969
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Shares border with: Cooloola, Inskip
GPS coordinates: -25.90000,153.08300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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