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− | '''Rainbow Beach''' is on the Fraser Coast of Queensland, Australia. | + | '''Rainbow Beach''' is on the Fraser Coast of Queensland, [[Australia]].<h2 class=subheader>{{FULLPAGENAME}} Halal Travel Guide</h2> |
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From this picturesque coastal village, enchantingly nestled between Tin Can Bay and the Pacific Ocean, you can experience an enthralling mosaic of these wonders and indulge in your favorite pursuits at the same time. | From this picturesque coastal village, enchantingly nestled between Tin Can Bay and the Pacific Ocean, you can experience an enthralling mosaic of these wonders and indulge in your favorite pursuits at the same time. | ||
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By car, Rainbow Beach is about 75km from the Bruce Highway at Gympie, and the drive takes around an hour. The turn-off onto Tin Can Bay Road is well signposted from both directions, as is the turning onto Rainbow Beach Road after 40km. | By car, Rainbow Beach is about 75km from the Bruce Highway at Gympie, and the drive takes around an hour. The turn-off onto Tin Can Bay Road is well signposted from both directions, as is the turning onto Rainbow Beach Road after 40km. | ||
If you have a 4wd, and the weather has been good, you can also drive in from Noosa via the Cooloola Way, or at low tide along the beaches of the Great Sandy National Park. Permits are required for the latter. | If you have a 4wd, and the weather has been good, you can also drive in from Noosa via the Cooloola Way, or at low tide along the beaches of the Great Sandy National Park. Permits are required for the latter. | ||
− | Premier Coaches operate one bus per day in each direction from Brisbane to Cairns via Rainbow Beach, calling in the morning southbound and the evening northbound. Greyhound Australia have two buses per day in each direction from Brisbane to Cairns via Rainbow Beach, again calling in the morning southbound and the evening northbound. | + | Premier Coaches operate one bus per day in each direction from [[Brisbane]] to Cairns via Rainbow Beach, calling in the morning southbound and the evening northbound. Greyhound [[Australia]] have two buses per day in each direction from [[Brisbane]] to Cairns via Rainbow Beach, again calling in the morning southbound and the evening northbound. |
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Rainbow Beach is small enough to walk around, though there are taxis available if you need to get to some of the further flung caravan parks. | Rainbow Beach is small enough to walk around, though there are taxis available if you need to get to some of the further flung caravan parks. | ||
Visit the National Parks Office (on the right just as you enter town) for maps of the town, walking maps for the surrounding area, and driving/4wd maps of the national park. | Visit the National Parks Office (on the right just as you enter town) for maps of the town, walking maps for the surrounding area, and driving/4wd maps of the national park. | ||
− | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2> |
* See the rainforests, heathlands and freshwater lakes. | * See the rainforests, heathlands and freshwater lakes. | ||
* Carlo Sand Blow (short walk from town) | * Carlo Sand Blow (short walk from town) | ||
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* Inskip Point, looking out over Fraser Island | * Inskip Point, looking out over Fraser Island | ||
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* Swim with the dolphins, or take the morning boat trip to feed them | * Swim with the dolphins, or take the morning boat trip to feed them | ||
* Take a joyflight in a helicopter or plane. | * Take a joyflight in a helicopter or plane. | ||
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* just drag your feet along miles of golden sand. | * just drag your feet along miles of golden sand. | ||
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Rainbow Beach has a few shops selling clothing, and two small supermarkets. There are plenty of places selling and renting camping gear, and plenty selling ice, bait, firewood etc. The butcher generally has an excellent selection of meats for BBQs. There's a bottle shop too. | Rainbow Beach has a few shops selling clothing, and two small supermarkets. There are plenty of places selling and renting camping gear, and plenty selling ice, bait, firewood etc. The butcher generally has an excellent selection of meats for BBQs. There's a bottle shop too. | ||
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Near the entrance to the town is also a very nice seafood restaurant and takeaway, which serves a variety of local fish dishes. | Near the entrance to the town is also a very nice seafood restaurant and takeaway, which serves a variety of local fish dishes. | ||
− | Further afield | + | Further afield and the Yacht Club in Tin Can Bay has lovely views over the bay, and does fairly nice lunches and dinners. |
The Surf Club and the Hotel are the main places in town. | The Surf Club and the Hotel are the main places in town. | ||
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There are two Backpackers in town, both on Spectrum Avenue: | There are two Backpackers in town, both on Spectrum Avenue: | ||
* Dingos' Backpackers | * Dingos' Backpackers | ||
* Fraisers at Rainbow Beach | * Fraisers at Rainbow Beach | ||
− | There are several motels, | + | There are several motels, hotels and holiday apartment complexes including: |
− | * Rainbow Beach Holiday Village - | + | * Rainbow Beach Holiday Village - ☎ +61 7 5486 3222 1300 366 596 |
− | * Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments - 1-3 bedroom apartments, | + | * Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments - 1-3 bedroom apartments, swimmingpool and gym |
* Rainbow Sands Resort | * Rainbow Sands Resort | ||
− | In addition | + | In addition and there's a caravan park on Carlo Road near the boat ramp, and those with appropriate national park permits can also camp near the town. |
<h2 class=subheader>Telecommunications in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | <h2 class=subheader>Telecommunications in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | ||
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+ | <h2 class=subheader>Travel Next</h2> | ||
* Explore the spectacular scenery of Fraser Island | * Explore the spectacular scenery of Fraser Island | ||
Latest revision as of 08:26, 21 September 2024
Rainbow Beach is on the Fraser Coast of Queensland, Australia.
Contents
- 1 Rainbow Beach (Queensland) Halal Travel Guide
- 2 Travel to Rainbow Beach (Queensland)
- 3 Get Around
- 4 What to See
- 5 Things to Do
- 6 Shopping in Rainbow Beach (Queensland)
- 7 Halal Restaurants in Rainbow Beach (Queensland)
- 8 Muslim Friendly Hotels
- 9 Telecommunications in Rainbow Beach (Queensland)
- 10 News & References
- 11 Travel Next
Rainbow Beach (Queensland) Halal Travel Guide
Rainbow Beach, Queensland - Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach is your golden gateway to some of the most amazing natural attractions to be found anywhere in the world.
From this picturesque coastal village, enchantingly nestled between Tin Can Bay and the Pacific Ocean, you can experience an enthralling mosaic of these wonders and indulge in your favorite pursuits at the same time.
Travel to Rainbow Beach (Queensland)
By car, Rainbow Beach is about 75km from the Bruce Highway at Gympie, and the drive takes around an hour. The turn-off onto Tin Can Bay Road is well signposted from both directions, as is the turning onto Rainbow Beach Road after 40km.
If you have a 4wd, and the weather has been good, you can also drive in from Noosa via the Cooloola Way, or at low tide along the beaches of the Great Sandy National Park. Permits are required for the latter.
Premier Coaches operate one bus per day in each direction from Brisbane to Cairns via Rainbow Beach, calling in the morning southbound and the evening northbound. Greyhound Australia have two buses per day in each direction from Brisbane to Cairns via Rainbow Beach, again calling in the morning southbound and the evening northbound.
Get Around
Rainbow Beach is small enough to walk around, though there are taxis available if you need to get to some of the further flung caravan parks.
Visit the National Parks Office (on the right just as you enter town) for maps of the town, walking maps for the surrounding area, and driving/4wd maps of the national park.
What to See
- See the rainforests, heathlands and freshwater lakes.
- Carlo Sand Blow (short walk from town)
- Coloured Sands (longer walk along the beach)
- Inskip Point, looking out over Fraser Island
Things to Do
- Swim with the dolphins, or take the morning boat trip to feed them
- Take a joyflight in a helicopter or plane.
- Para or hang-glide in one of the top ten spots in the world – the Carlo Sand Blow, an amazing spectacle in itself with postcard views.
- Dive with sharks at Wolf Rock
- Rent a 4wd, drive on the beaches and explore the driving trails in the national park. Or, take it on a ferry over to Fraser Island and camp there whilst exploring
- Take a 4wd bus tour to Fraser Island
- Visit a ship wreck,
- fish till you’re wrecked, or
- just drag your feet along miles of golden sand.
Shopping in Rainbow Beach (Queensland)
Rainbow Beach has a few shops selling clothing, and two small supermarkets. There are plenty of places selling and renting camping gear, and plenty selling ice, bait, firewood etc. The butcher generally has an excellent selection of meats for BBQs. There's a bottle shop too.
For a larger supermarket or a pharmacy, you'll need to visit Cooloola Cove, which is about 25km from Rainbow Beach on the round way to Tin Can Bay.
Halal Restaurants in Rainbow Beach (Queensland)
There are several cafes at the end of Rainbow Beach Road in the main shopping area, which are usually open for breakfast and lunch, but not usually dinner.
There's a Surf Club which does food and fruit drinks, with a view over the beach, and a hotel. The tennis club on Double Island Drive does food too.
Near the entrance to the town is also a very nice seafood restaurant and takeaway, which serves a variety of local fish dishes.
Further afield and the Yacht Club in Tin Can Bay has lovely views over the bay, and does fairly nice lunches and dinners. The Surf Club and the Hotel are the main places in town.
Muslim Friendly Hotels
There are two Backpackers in town, both on Spectrum Avenue:
- Dingos' Backpackers
- Fraisers at Rainbow Beach
There are several motels, hotels and holiday apartment complexes including:
- Rainbow Beach Holiday Village - ☎ +61 7 5486 3222 1300 366 596
- Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments - 1-3 bedroom apartments, swimmingpool and gym
- Rainbow Sands Resort
In addition and there's a caravan park on Carlo Road near the boat ramp, and those with appropriate national park permits can also camp near the town.
Telecommunications in Rainbow Beach (Queensland)
News & References
Travel Next
- Explore the spectacular scenery of Fraser Island
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