Come and enjoy Rainbow Beach Camping Grounds on the Cooloola Coast! Relax and Unwind! You will find several great camping spots at Rainbow Beach, Inskip Point and Fraser Island.
Cooloola Coast Camping Grounds
Rainbow Beach is a GREAT place for a camping holiday.
The beauty and pictureque nature of Rainbow Beach lends itself to a great place for camping.
Set on the edge of the rainbow coloured sands, Rainbow Beach has some of the most amazing natural attractions found nowhere else in the world.
Rainbow Beach is situated in the Cooloola Region and can be reached from Gympie.
1. Rainbow Beach Camping Grounds
There are camping grounds located at Inskip Point, Freshwater, Poverty Point and Teewah Beach. Also, camping is available at the caravan parks in Rainbow Beach.
Rainbow Waters Holiday Park
Rainbow Waters Holiday Park is a great place for camping.
Located down Carlo Road Rainbow Beach, it fronts onto the waterside of Carlo Point. It is a great place for fishing and recreational boating.
Rainbow Waters Holiday Park is situated on 23 acres of shaded waterfront sites with 2 bedroom villas, 2 bedroom ensuite cabins, ensuite cabins, park cabins, powered sites and unpowered sites.
There is caravan and boat storage, unlimited tent and powered caravan sites, separate games and TV rooms, shop and gold phone and coach and tour groups.
Rainbow Waters Holiday Park is definitely worth a look. You can contact them on 07 5486 3200 for further information.
Rainbow Beach Holiday Village
Another great camping spot is Rainbow Beach Holiday Village.
When you drive into Rainbow Beach Township, you will find Rainbow Beach Holiday Village on the right hand side of the street overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Rainbow Beach Holiday Village offers three types of self-contained accommodation – villas, chalets and olympic villas. Of course, there are caravan and tent sites over-looking Rainbow Beach.
One-bedroom villas offer idea accommodation for one couple. Two-bedroom chalets offer accommodation for families (5 people) with air-conditioning, queen-sized bed, one single and double bunk. Olympic villas are close to the swimming pool with air-conditioning, spa bath. Olympic villas are two bedrooms with queen-sized bed and a double bunk.
For more information, call 07 5486 3222.
If you prefer luxury units, check out Rainbow Beach accommodation by clicking the following link – Rainbow Beach Accommodation.
2. Inskip Point Camping Grounds
Inskip Point has several areas for your camping holiday. Set up your camp at Inskip Point and enjoy the beauty of the sand, sea and surf.
The Oaks Campground
The Oaks Campground is the first camping area when entering the recreational area on Inskip Point via the Inskip Point Road. You will need a 4WD vehicle to access this camping area due to the nature of the soft sand. You will find dappled shade in selected areas for camping at the Oaks Campground. There is no camping allowed on the foredunes due to the protected and fragile nature of these dunes. The Oaks Campground is only accessible via Inskip Point Road.
SS Dorrigo Campground
SS Dorrigo Campground is the second camping area off Inskip Point Road when entering the recreational area on Inskip Point. Normal conditions do allow for 2WD access but 4WD access is mostly recommended. There are only a few sites available for vehicles with camper trailers and caravans. There are hybrid toilets available in the surrounds of this camping area and these toilets have wheelchair access. SS Dorrigo Campground is only accessible via Inskip Point Road.
MV Natone Campground
MV Natone Campground is the third camping area off Inskip Point Road when entering the recreational area on Inskip Point. You can also access this camping area from the beach. There is only 4WD access to this camping area from both the Inskip Point Road and the beach. The coastal trees provide dappled shade for campsites. Further inland you will find shade and protection from the prevailing ocean winds. There are hybrid toilets in this camping area with wheelchair access. MV Natone camping area is not suitable for camping trailers, caravans or buses.
MV Beagle Campground
MV Beagle Campground is the fourth camping area off Inskip Point Road when entering the recreational area on Inskip Peninsula. This camping area is only suitable for 4WD vehicles. It’s not suitable for vehicles with camper trailers, caravans or buses. You can access this camping area from both Inskip Point Road and the beach. The coastal trees provide dappled shade and protection from prevailing ocean winds. Hybrid toilets are available in this area with wheelchair access.
MV Sarawak Campground
MV Sarawak Campground is the furthest camping area off Inskip Point Road when entering the recreational area on Inskip Peninsula. MV Sarawak camping area is accessible via Inskip Point Road. This camping area is accessible with 2WD in selected areas. This camping area is better suited for larger groups. Limited camping areas are available for small caravans, smaller buses and camper trailers. Shade is plentiful with coastal trees providing also protection from prevailing ocean winds.
Book Your Campsite
To book your campsite at Inskip Point, call Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services (QPWS) on 13 74 68 during normal working hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday – public holidays excepted).
Here are some other avenues of booking your campsite. By the way, you must book your campsite before you setup the campsite on Inskip Peninsula.
- book online (QPWS Website)
- book by phone 13 74 68
- book in person at QPWS Rainbow beach office on Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach
- book in person at Manta Ray Barges on 66 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach
- book in person at Fraser Island Fuels, Shell Service Station on 36 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach
- book in person at Rainbow Beach Tourist Information Centre on 6 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach
You can check out other things to do at Rainbow Beach Adventures by clicking on this link – Rainbow Beach Adventure.
3. Fraser Island Camping Grounds
Discover the best of FRASER ISLAND while holidaying at Rainbow Beach.
You can stay on Fraser Island at award-winning resorts or national park camping grounds. There are camping grounds at Cathedral Beach with cabins and camping sites or you can stay at apartments, guesthouses, or beach houses at Happy Valley, Eurong, or Orchid Beach.
Fraser Island is the largest sand Island in the world. It is home to untouched freshwater lakes and creeks with some of the world’s rarest dune lakes. Its lakes and surrounding ocean is home to tortoises, turtles, dolphins, dugongs, and humpback whales during migration – late July to early November.
The flora and fauna on Fraser Island is breath-taking. You can enjoy all this by taking a Fraser Island Exclusive Tour.
Book your Fraser Island Tour now – Fraser Island Tours.
You may want to discover Fraser Island in your own time. Fraser Island 4WD hire is for you – Fraser Island 4WD hire.