Sightseeing
Take some bread with you to feed the catfish, eels and yabbies. Don’t forget your swimmers in summer as this is the coolest spot in town.
16 locals recommend
Searys Creek
Take some bread with you to feed the catfish, eels and yabbies. Don’t forget your swimmers in summer as this is the coolest spot in town.
Take a boogie board or some hard slippery cardboard to ride the sand hills.
Make sure you take your camera for the 360 deg views, especially at Sunrise and Sunset.
36 locals recommend
Carlo Sand Blow
Cooloola DriveTake a boogie board or some hard slippery cardboard to ride the sand hills.
Make sure you take your camera for the 360 deg views, especially at Sunrise and Sunset.
Great sunsets 🌅
Take some drinks, nibbles & a picnic blanket and watch the best sunset but don’t forget the insect spray.
8 locals recommend
Carlo Point Marina
363 Carlo RoadGreat sunsets 🌅
Take some drinks, nibbles & a picnic blanket and watch the best sunset but don’t forget the insect spray.
Inskip
Great spot for a day trip, swimming & fishing.
Amazing clear waters with sandy beaches - perfect for a day’s outing. Snorkeling, swimming, surfing, sailboarding, boating or jet skiing- whatever you feel like.
18 locals recommend
Double Island Point
Amazing clear waters with sandy beaches - perfect for a day’s outing. Snorkeling, swimming, surfing, sailboarding, boating or jet skiing- whatever you feel like.
Drive down Freshwater Track and walk 30 minutes to this beautiful freshwater lake.
18 locals recommend
Poona Lake
Drive down Freshwater Track and walk 30 minutes to this beautiful freshwater lake.
Double Island Point Lighthouse
World class dive location where you will find a Grey Nurse Shark Sanctuary and many rays, sharks & fish.
13 locals recommend
Wolf Rock Dive Centre
339 Carlo RoadWorld class dive location where you will find a Grey Nurse Shark Sanctuary and many rays, sharks & fish.
Food scene
Little Parliament
12 Rainbow Beach RdGreat coffee and a Breakfast favourite for locals and visitors!
Great coffee and generous breakfast serves. Usually quick service. Love the lunch menu too. Don’t miss the ocean view from the Top Deck. Often live music on the grass on weekends.
12 locals recommend
The Deck @ Sea Salt
2 Rainbow Beach RdGreat coffee and generous breakfast serves. Usually quick service. Love the lunch menu too. Don’t miss the ocean view from the Top Deck. Often live music on the grass on weekends.
Quick deli style takeaway & take home food plus coffee. Some outdoor tables. Gelato 🍨
Salt and pepper
8 Rainbow Beach RoadQuick deli style takeaway & take home food plus coffee. Some outdoor tables. Gelato 🍨
Fantastic view of the whole beach & Bay from Double Island Point to K’gari from the very large deck. Good idea to make a reservation for dining.
13 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach Surf Life saving Club
1 Wide Bay EsplanadeFantastic view of the whole beach & Bay from Double Island Point to K’gari from the very large deck. Good idea to make a reservation for dining.
Great heritage style Pub with weekly specials, lunch specials and live music on occasions.
25 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach Hotel
1 Rainbow Beach RdGreat heritage style Pub with weekly specials, lunch specials and live music on occasions.
“Fusion” Asian restaurant now open with $12 lunch specials. Make a reservation
14 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation and Memorial Club
LOT 1 Turana St“Fusion” Asian restaurant now open with $12 lunch specials. Make a reservation
The Frying Fish Cafe
48 Rainbow Beach RoadBest Fish & Chips in town.
Rainbow Beach Pizza
Rainbow Beach RoadGreat pizza. Gluten free available
Creme De La Creme
1 Rainbow Beach RdSatisfy your sweet tooth and need for an afternoon or post dinner treat.
A full range of groceries and produce for all your holiday food needs, including meat & deli.
16 locals recommend
IGA
48 Rainbow Beach RdA full range of groceries and produce for all your holiday food needs, including meat & deli.
Voted best pies in Qld. Great selection of bakery goods plus freshly made rolls & sandwiches plus hot coffee.
6 locals recommend
ED'S BEACH BAKERY
36 Rainbow Beach RdVoted best pies in Qld. Great selection of bakery goods plus freshly made rolls & sandwiches plus hot coffee.
What’s in Town
Businesses in Town
Open Monday to Friday and Saturday until 12:00 noon
All your pharmacy needs with a great selection of gifts as well.
9 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach Pharmacy
10 Rainbow Beach RdOpen Monday to Friday and Saturday until 12:00 noon
All your pharmacy needs with a great selection of gifts as well.
Very well stocked store with all hardware, camping & gardening needs.
Rainbow Beach Hardware, Fishing and Camping
38 Rainbow Beach RdVery well stocked store with all hardware, camping & gardening needs.
Everything you need for a successful fishing trip - bait, tackle, ice, eskies plus much more.
Gardiner Fisheries Rainbow Beach
1 Karoonda RdEverything you need for a successful fishing trip - bait, tackle, ice, eskies plus much more.
13TH Beach
1 Rainbow Beach RdGreat selection of clothing for all the family.
Book all your holidays tours here - K’gari, Wolf Rock, Double Island Point etc
Plus a large selection of souvenirs & family beach clothing.
7 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre
10 Rainbow Beach RdBook all your holidays tours here - K’gari, Wolf Rock, Double Island Point etc
Plus a large selection of souvenirs & family beach clothing.
The best meat for your holiday, camping or weekend away. Everything you need from meat, seafood, small goods, eggs, cheese, chutney & sauces.
Rainbow Beach Meats
The best meat for your holiday, camping or weekend away. Everything you need from meat, seafood, small goods, eggs, cheese, chutney & sauces.
Great atmosphere in this Queenslander Style building. Catering for weddings & functions. Great food.
25 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach Hotel
1 Rainbow Beach RdGreat atmosphere in this Queenslander Style building. Catering for weddings & functions. Great food.