Shire of Cooloola

Travel Guide

Rainbow Beach offers a stunning backdrop against the blue green water and the green hilltops. The sands are an array of colours from yellow to rich red. This place gives the adrenaline junkie parasailers an ideal location to launch from and enjoy the views from the sky. Blue skies, sun shining, the water a beautiful turquoise colour and warm. A great place to take a mini break and also a gateway to Fraser Island.
Rainbow Beach offers a stunning backdrop against the blue green water and the green hilltops. The sands are an array of colours from yellow to rich red. This place gives the adrenaline junkie parasailers an ideal location to launch from and enjoy the views from the sky. Blue skies, sun shining, the water a beautiful turquoise colour and warm. A great place to take a mini break and also a gateway to Fraser Island.
On the road out of Rainbow Beach heading towards Seventeen Seventy, forestry is big business. Left side trees, right side, tree removal.
Even at 5am, Rainbow Beach is a stunning place to stay. The coloured sand dunes are still visible as the sun begins to lift over the waters edge. A very special moment for my daughter and I as it was just us up and at the beach that morning.
Sunrise
BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
308 Carlo Road Rainbow Beach QLD
The price is HK$1,148 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
HK$1,148
HK$1,263 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and Phil Rogers ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
Relaxing family friendly park

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park
Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel

Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel

3 out of 5
2 Groper Street Tin Can Bay QLD
The price is HK$752 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$752
HK$833 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tin Can Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews)
Good room size, environment, ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel
RACV Noosa Resort

RACV Noosa Resort

5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive Noosa Heads QLD
The price is HK$1,914 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
HK$1,914
HK$2,112 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,767 reviews)
We stayed in a 3 bedroom with rooftop spa and it was very spacious and clean. Only constructive feedback would be to put a ceiling fan on the downstairs balcony. The free shuttle into town was awesome and a great service to have since the resort is out of town. Staff were great and helpful also. ...

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

RACV Noosa Resort
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BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
308 Carlo Road Rainbow Beach QLD
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Rainbow Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and Phil Rogers ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
Relaxing family friendly park

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park
Tiny in The Trees - Cute, Spacious Tiny House set privately amongst the trees.

Tiny in The Trees - Cute, Spacious Tiny House set privately amongst the trees.

Bollier QLD
Stay at this cabin in Bollier. Enjoy a garden, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bert Smith Memorial Park and Imbil Library are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Great little tiny house

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Tiny in The Trees - Cute, Spacious Tiny House set privately amongst the trees.
Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay

Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay

3.5 out of 5
40-41 The Esplanade Tin Can Bay QLD
Stay at this apartment in Tin Can Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Rainbow Beach and Phil Rogers Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews)
Great lil spot for a short visit

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay
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Popular places to visit

Rainbow Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and a sunset

Inskip Point

5/5(5 reviews)

Pick from wave-rippled ocean beaches or sheltered estuarine waters and swim, fish and camp at this narrow finger of land reaching toward Fraser Island.

Inskip Point
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum which includes heritage elements

Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum during your travels in Monkland. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Double Island Point Conservation Park featuring landscape views and general coastal views

Double Island Point Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Double Island Point Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cooloola National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Double Island Point Conservation Park
Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum showing signage and heritage elements

Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum in Gympie. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum

Borumba Dam

Learn about the local history of Lake Borumba with a stop at Borumba Dam.

Borumba Dam

Dingo Creek Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Dingo Creek Vineyard during your travels to Traveston. Amble around the area's forests or visit its spas.

Dingo Creek Vineyard
Sunshine Coast featuring a river or creek, boating and a house

Sunshine Coast

In Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland, you will find, if you like a good 4x4 drive, Booloumba Cascades and Falls. With crystal waters and wonderful walks, you can even take a swim here. Part of Conondale National Park, certainly worth a night or two camping in the dedicated camping areas. #nationalparks #nature #queensland #roadtrip #daytrip #4x4 #troverrt

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