The 7 Best Nature & Parks in Rainbow Beach, Queensland

July 1, 2021 Lashaunda Abraham

Discover the best top things to do in Rainbow Beach, Australia including Carlo Sand Blow, Cooloola Wilderness Trail, Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area, Poona Lake, Searys Creek, Rainbow Beach, Carlo Point Marina.
Restaurants in Rainbow Beach

1. Carlo Sand Blow

104 Cooloola Dr, Rainbow Beach, Queensland 4581 Australia http://www.visitgympieregion.com.au/play/carlo-sand-blow
Excellent
79%
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5.0 based on 647 reviews

Carlo Sand Blow

Reviewed By lizziebeth75 - Wellington Point, Australia

An easy walk; some stairs (handy tip: take a water bottle) and then rewarded with spectacular views of the amazing sandblow. Kids: Take your boogie board if you want the thrill of riding down the sand dune. Great little adventure for families for an hour or two. Beautiful to watch the sunset if you’re timing is right (check sunset times)

2. Cooloola Wilderness Trail

Rainbow Beach, Queensland Australia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Cooloola Wilderness Trail

3. Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area

Rainbow Beach- Inskip Point road, Rainbow Beach, Queensland 4581 Australia +61 13 74 68 http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/inskip-peninsula/camping.html
Excellent
49%
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area

Reviewed By michaelF7075RW - Brisbane, Australia

We booked M.V. Natone for camping on Father's Day for two nights. We arrived around 11am on Friday and the site was already quite busy - nevertheless we found a great spot a few metres away from the beach with enough to keep the kids entertained. Great swimming spot and awesome views over to Fraser Island. There are hybrid toilets which are maintained regularly by the ranger. No showers. Everybody observed the 9pm 'noise curfew'. Very relaxing - will go again (and arrive earlier in the morning).

4. Poona Lake

Little Freshwater Rd Great Sandy National Park, Cooloola National Park, Rainbow Beach, Queensland 4580 Australia http://findapark.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/poona-lake-walk-track
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Poona Lake

Reviewed By Alofoz - Brisbane, Australia

Great day hike, beautiful and just challenging enough. Take togs and good shoes. Please leave the loud music and trash talk at home for this very special rain forrest walk. Lots of wildlife and birds, and like all the rainbow beach area walks, great shifts in flora and fauna as you go.

5. Searys Creek

Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach, Queensland Australia http://www.whereis.com/qld/cooloola-4580/yellowId-LN036001055008007
Excellent
67%
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8%
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Searys Creek

Reviewed By TracyLMcFarlane

A beautiful little nature spot, cool clear stream which enables you see the fish (including catfish) and the eels (which you can hand feed bread). A great little spot for a cool down dip, and tranquil, as long as there isn't too many people there.

6. Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach, Queensland Australia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Rainbow Beach

Reviewed By gasolineCowboy

A truely unique experience a great surf beach surrounded by high coloured sandy cliffs just watch out for the 4wd vehicles that drive along the beach as well

7. Carlo Point Marina

11 Carlo Rd, Rainbow Beach, Queensland 4581 Australia
Excellent
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

Carlo Point Marina

Reviewed By MumSsSsSs

Stunning place to watch the Sunset and were lucky enough to see a dolphin at the boat ramp a couple of nights in a row. Very special. Good Coffee and fish & chips too.

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