Rainbow Beach is a quiet coastal town to the north of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. It boasts perfect access to Fraser Island which is just a 15 minute ferry ride away, making it a popular launching spot for tours to the island.

If you’re not in a hurry, Rainbow Beach is a beautiful town to linger for a few days. Enjoy the colourful sands from which it gets its name, go kayaking or horse riding, or chill out in the laid back restaurants and bars.

Day trips and multi-day tours to the World Heritage listed Fraser Island depart daily. Some tours offer the option of starting your adventure in Rainbow Beach with a drop off at Hervey Bay so you can carry on north.