5/5 - Excellent
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Dining options are quite limited. Foreshore area has been considerably upgraded
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Airport Ascot Motel
Hamilton
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Price was NZ$1,584, price is now NZ$955 per person
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2 Mar - 7 Mar
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Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Air freshener was with us the whole night. Rather strong to say the least.
Other wise very convenient both for airport and riverside restaurants
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Soul on the Esplanade - HR Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
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26 Mar - 2 Apr
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Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast (OOL)
8.6/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
Beach view was magnificent.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Circle On Cavill Surfers Paradise Apartments-Holiday Paradise
Surfers Paradise
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Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast (OOL)
8/10 Very Good! (36 reviews)
The pool was nice and not to far to walk to the beach.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Reviews of Rainbow Beach
4.6
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Find time to take the short bush walk to the top of the Sand Blow.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
The Sunday roast dinner at the rainbow beach hotel is excellent. Great cafes and good prices. Butchers has the best quality meat including great bacon which along with bread from the bakery made a great bacon sandwich. Local surf club cheap booze and meals along with a great view
Popular places to visit
Carlo Sand Blow
4.5/5(67 reviews)
This giant sand dune is well worth seeing if you are staying in the town of Rainbow Beach or are on your way to Inskip Point, Tin Can Bay or Fraser Island.
Inskip Point
4.5/5(94 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.
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.
Phil Rogers Park
4.5/5(6 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Phil Rogers Park, a lovely green space in Rainbow Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead
You can take time to visit Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead during your travels to Rainbow Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Pipeclay National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pipeclay National Park, a lovely green space in Cooloola Cove.
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BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park
308 Carlo Road Rainbow Beach QLD
Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments
4 Double Island Drive Rainbow Beach QLD
Rainbow Sea Resort
3 Ocean View Parade Rainbow Beach QLD
Spindrift - 1/10 Spectrum Street - Rainbow Beach. All beds made. Wifi. Pets welcome.
Rainbow Beach QLD
Plantation Resort at Rainbow
1 Rainbow Beach Road Rainbow Beach QLD
Rainbow Beach Resort
12 Rainbow Shores Drive Rainbow Beach QLD
13 Orania Court - Rainbow Shores
Rainbow Beach QLD
Rainbow Beach House - Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach QLD
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