Rainbow Beach Coloured Sands
Rainbow Beach is mainly known for two things: its magnificent coloured sands, and its proximity to K'gari (Fraser Island). Whether you're spending a few days in this charming beach town or simply stopping over on your way to the world's largest sand island, Rainbow Beach has much to offer travellers. If you do find yourself with some free time in Rainbow Beach, a visit to the stunning Coloured Sands is a must!
What Are The Rainbow Beach Coloured Sands?
The Coloured Sands is a strip of coastline in Rainbow Beach where the towering, beachside cliffs are naturally striped in different colours. The colossal cliffs are not only famous for their vibrant hues but also for their immense size. They can reach heights of 80 metres and boast layers upon layers of coloured sand deposits. They are a natural record of the passage of time, with each layer representing a different era. With about 72 different colours of natural sands solidified into the cliffs, you can admire the fabulous expressions of Mother Nature.
The rainbow sands are significant to the native inhabitants of the area who believe the towering sands are the resting place of a rainbow who died for the love of a woman. For this reason, Rainbow Beach is still considered to be a place of safety, allowing the women who visit to benefit from the protection of the rainbow. However, its amazing beauty also attracts people from all over the world who come to marvel at nature's masterpiece which has been thousands of years in the making!
How To Get To The Coloured Sands
You can reach the Rainbow Beach Coloured sands by either driving along the shoreline from Rainbow Beach to Inskip Point or by heading there on foot from the town of Rainbow Beach. The beginning of the sands can be found about 2km away from the Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club near the town centre. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous coastal view as they walk or drive along the beach! If you're driving along the beach, remember that you need a 4WD and a Vehicle Access Permit from Queensland National Parks.
Be sure to take plenty of water along with you as well as a camera so you can capture some memories along the way. The Coloured Sands of Rainbow Beach are definitely worth the trip while staying in the area. There is no better place to witness the amazing natural beauty of southeast Queensland!
Other Things To Do In Rainbow Beach
In addition to the Coloured Sands, Rainbow Beach is full of epic activities and attractions. Of course the most popular thing to do in Rainbow Beach is book a tour to K'gari (Fraser Island)! Whether it's a day trip or an overnight trip, venturing over to the world's largest sand island is a must-do in this part of Queensland. You can swim in stunning lakes and creeks, 4WD across the famous 75 Mile Beach, and camp amongst the dense, wild rainforests.
Back on the mainland, you can fill your days in Rainbow Beach with water sports and natural attractions. Paddleboarding, fishing, surfing, kayaking, snorkelling, and scuba diving are all available in Rainbow Beach. The calm, clear, marine-life-filled waters here are perfect for a fun day out on the ocean. You can also try hiking up to the vast, golden sands of the Carlo Sand Blow, which is especially scenic at sunrise or sunset!
Check out our top K'gari (Fraser Island) tours from Rainbow Beach!
