Rainbow is perfect for walkers: from meandering paths to treks from Queensland’s Great Walks in the Great Sandy National Park, Cooloola Section. Here is a few of our recommended trails:
The Headland and Lookout- leave the Getaway and walk 5 to 10 minutes towards town along Rainbow Beach Road. If you go as far as you can, you will find the salvaged Cherry Venture propeller and behind it a lookout- with views to Fraser Island in the North and Double Island point in the South. If you follow the path in either direction will lead you to steps and onto the beach. Or you can follow a longer route back to the resort.
Carlo Sand Blow – Walk or motor up Cooloola Drive to the reservoir- this is a must for every visitor. Only 600m away with steps towards the summit you arrive to a spectacular vista of ocean and sand plus views of Tin Can Bay Inlet and beyond. The sandblow is huge- big enough to play football, cricket, throw a boomerang or simply run with abandon down the dunes. This walk is very popular before sunset and walkers are rewarded with beautiful displays across the Sandy Straits. You can walk onto Coloured Sands and see how they contrast with the ocean below.
The Pedestrian Circuit- start from the National Parks Office on Rainbow Beach Road, a few metres down from the Rainbow Getaway. Take the new track toward the sandblow- following the signs. Either complete the circuit by crossing the sandblow, towards Cooloola Drive or return the way you came. Approximately 4km return.
Lake Poona- drive to Bymien Car Park and floow the trail through rainforest approximately 40 minutes (9.6km if you choose to walk from town). Discover yabbies, goannas and other natives along the way. Depending on rainfall – the lake is easy to swim across.
Lake Freshwater- two options: either follow this walk from the Bymien picnic area for an all day walk. Alternatively, if you drive to the carpark you will find a easy bushwalk down to the lake’s entrance. The kids will love a dip at the little beach or a venture further from the shallows.
Beach Walks – there are so many to choose from! Leave ample time this one it is not for the fainthearted-at approximately 9km long. Simply start Inskip Point then start walking back to the flagged area. Alternatively, walk towards the popular Coloured Sands from the surf tower. You will see the notorious Mudlo Rocks, waterfalls, the little blow. Choose low tide for ease. Walk towards Rainbow Shores past the golf course and restaurant and go home via the beach.
Follow the Old Telegraph Track from Bymien Car Park to Rainbow Beach (about 8km).
Only 15.7km to walk to Double Island Point, then picnic at the lighthouse! Alternatively, drive to Teewah Beach (from the beach or on the Freshwater road) and trek up to the lighthouse for a walk the whole family can manage. You can still bring your picnic! It is not uncommon to see turtles, manta rays and even whales when it is the right time of year. Bring your binoculars..
Barge walk- walk onto the Manta Ray Barge and hop off on Fraser Island. Head up the beach- turn around when you are half way through your time and return. It’s a good idea to pack a picnic lunch for this one and look out for the dingoes.
Honeymoon Bay- After driving to this wonderful piece of paradise you may just want to wallow on the beach or play in the shallows, under Double Island Point. There is a short rocky trail at the base of the headland that the kids will call an adventure (make sure an adult joins them). This is popular local surfing and swimming retreat only accessible by 4WD and on the right tide.
Seary’s Creek Boardwalk – a short stroll takes you to two waterholes in the tea coloured freshwater creek. Beautifully cool on the hottest summer day- a place the kids will ask you to return to. Simply 7km towards Gympie on the Rainbow Beach Road.
We can advise you on each of these walks or provide you with a map and are happy to provide you with assistance. If you prefer a hill climb or sticking to the flat, trails for flora and fauna- there are plenty of options for walking in Rainbow Beach.
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