Top Rainbow Beach Nature and Wildlife

See wild dolphins and other marine animals during a 3-hour kayak tour from Rainbow Beach. Hundreds of dolphins live in these waters and they often frolic close to the kayaks. Also keep on the lookout for sea turtles, humpback whales (seasonal from June to October), sea birds, manta rays and large schools of fish. Your expert guide provides easy instructions for kayaking; no prior experience is needed. Bonus: your trip starts with a fun ride on the beach by 4WD-vehicle to the boat launch only accessible by 4WD at Double island Point.

Mount up for a thrilling 90-minute horseback ride along Rainbow Beach, one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Enjoy a scenic route along bushland trails and golden sands, and pose for photos against the spectacular ocean backdrop. Best of all, there are horses suitable for all levels, ensuring a fun time for both first-timers and experienced riders.

Explore the beauty of Fraser Island on a full-day tour from Rainbow Beach by purpose-built 4WD vehicle. Discover what makes the island a World Heritage-listed site with an experienced and passionate guide. Travel along the sandy highway; see ancient rain forests and marvel at the crystal clear Lake McKenzie. With plenty of opportunity to spot wildlife along the way, every day on Fraser Island is a new experience.

Explore the best of World Heritage listed Fraser Island in comfort with this premium 2 day camping tour! Visit the stunning Lake McKenzie with time to relax and enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters, try your hand at some thrilling beach and sand driving, visit the famous Maheno Shipwreck and rest easy in comfortable beds at our permanent campsite.

Stay in an award-winning eco-resort, the Kingfisher Bay Resort, on this three-day trip to Fraser Island. Experience both relaxation and adventure on this tour, with beach and resort-based activities as well as wildlife spotting and a four-wheel drive along the beach. An ideal trip for travelers who want a convenient and idyllic getaway but who don’t have much time in Queensland.

Named K’Gari (paradise) by the local Aborigines, Fraser Island features more than 100 freshwater lakes, extensive rain forests, and giant sand dunes. Explore the island with an expert guide who leads rainforest walks at Pile Valley, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, and the Hammerstone Sandblow, and provides swimming opportunities at Eli Creek, Lake McKenzie, the Champagne Pools, and Lake Wabby. Stay overnight at a lodge on Seventy-Five Mile Beach, see the Pinnacles and Maheno shipwreck, and have the option to book a scenic sightseeing flight on this fun and informative 2-day tour.