Shire of Cooloola Travel Guide

Tourist 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 NZ$232 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$232
24 Feb - 25 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! (292 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 NZ$167 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$167
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 NZ$436 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$436
26 Feb - 27 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! (1,769 reviews)
Room clean, staff friendly

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

RACV Noosa Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (292 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! (239 reviews)
Great lil spot for a short visit

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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