Rainbow Beach Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This tour is ideal choice for families and nature lovers with a unique wildlife experience in a protected Marine Park only accessed by 4X4 along the beach. Exploring the pristine Honeymoon Bay's crystal clear waters on a expert guided sea kayak adventure tour. Dolphins, whales, sea turtles and rays are all frequent here.

Learn to Surf with the experienced, super fun team at Rainbow Beach Surf School. The original and first surf school in Rainbow Beach offering ultimate learn to surf adventures on many of our ideal exclusive beginner locations around Rainbow Beach. This thrilling 2 hour surf lesson will give beginners an excellent understanding in surf awareness, board handling, technique and wave riding. Learn to surf with the highly professional, fully accredited surf team that will give you the guidance to stand up on your first surf lesson guaranteed!

This rewarding surf experience is Australia's longest wave within a protected Marine Park with beginners riding waves 100's of meters long. With crystal clear waist deep waters, Double Island Point is one of Queensland's best kept surf secret and its unique 4x4 only access is away from the crowded locations and a safe family friendly surf environment. Surfing on such a high quality National Park wave is so much more rewarding with long quality waves that make progression fast.

Experience stand up paddle tour in a protected Marine Park and see local and migrating wildlife in their habitat whilst enjoying an Ideal beginner location with flat salt water lagoons and expert tuition. Tropical crystal clear waters makes spotting wildlife easy and our small group sizes gives a rewarding personalised experience with a 4X4 beach adventure included.

Fraser Island Tour Highlights Experience the pristine beaches, amazing landscapes and abundant wildlife of Fraser Island as well as perfecting the art of driving on sand. Relax or party at our exclusive camping area, Cathedrals on Fraser. As Fraser Island’s only private campground, Cathedrals on Fraser offers a lush and pristine setting situated on 25 acres. Maheno Shipwreck Lake McKenzie Eli Creek Champagne Pools Lake Wabby Indian Head Central Station

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.

Discover Fraser Island's highlights on a full-day tour with an experienced guide that includes time to swim in pristine lakes, hit the beach, and explore the rainforest. Visit iconic spots including Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Seventy-Five Mile Beach, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, the Maheno shipwreck, and the Pinnacles. Learn about the animal and plant life both on land and in the ocean, where dolphins, dugongs, sharks, and humpback whales can be spotted. Depart early from Hervey Bay and travel by 4WD-vehicle on this comprehensive Fraser Island tour.