Top Rainbow Beach On the Water

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.

Pull on your swimsuit, wax your board and get ready to hit the waves with this 3-hour beginner-friendly surf class. Head to Double Island Point, one of Australia’s surf hotspots, where the gentle waves and crowd-free waters are ideal for mastering the basics. With small-group classes and an expert instructor, you’ll be catching your first wave in no time, and 4WD transfers from Rainbow Beach are included.

Discover one of the world’s fastest-growing watersports in perfect waters with this stand-up paddle (SUP) experience from Rainbow Beach. Benefit from instruction and having all the required equipment laid on, and learn to paddle on the crystal-clear shallows of Double Island Point—a paradise for beginners. Plus, enjoy the chance to spot turtles and rays as you go, and perhaps advance your paddling on Double Island’s super-long beginner waves.

For travelers who are new to surfing, getting in the water for the first few waves can be an unnerving challenge. This surf lesson makes it easier by offering one-on-one guidance from a local surf school instructor, who gives lessons in surf awareness, techniques, board handling, and riding. Afterward, the instructor takes you to spots on Rainbow Beach ideal for beginners.