Rainbow Beach, one of Australia's youngest towns, is located against the Pacific Ocean, 15km south of Fraser Island and in the northern Cooloola region. The town was established in the mid 1960's and initially was a base for sandmining operations. However, up until the late 1970's there was no road accessing the town with all traffic entering the town via boat from nearby Tin Can Bay. Upon completion of the road from Gympie, the town has slowly grown into a popular tourist destination due to its excellent swimming/surfing beaches and close proximity to Fraser Island & the Great Sandy National Park. A recommended spot to visit.

Population: 1,100
State: Queensland
Name Origin: Gains its name from the tall, multi-coloured cliffs that exist along the coast.
Pronunciation: Rain-bow Beach
Postcode: 4581
Local Government: Cooloola Shire Council
Location: 240km north of Brisbane
Main Watercourses: South Pacific Ocean
Main Roads: None
Radio Stations (Music): Zinc 96.1 (96.1), Sea FM (101.9), Mix FM (103.5), Triple J (99.3)

Photos from Rainbow Beach (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Rainbow Beach Road, heading north into Rainbow Beach (2004).
	Rainbow Beach Road, looking north into the town centre from Cypress Avenue, Rainbow Beach (2004).
	Looking north towards the Rainbow Beach foreshore and associated parkland (2003).
	Distance sign, heading south from Rainbow Beach (2004).

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