Name: Rainbow Beach Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: 3/48 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
Phone: (07) 5486 3227
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (seasonal variations may apply)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Rainbow Beach / Cooloola Recreation Area / Inskip Peninsula / K’gari access corridor
What Area It Caters For
1. Rainbow Beach Township (Primary Area)
- Coloured Sands
- Carlo Sand Blow
- Main beach and surf areas
- Coastal walks and lookouts
- Local shops, cafés and accommodation precincts
2. Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area
- Camping areas (SS1–SS4 and MV sites)
- Fishing, boating and beach access
- Barge departure point for K’gari
- 4WD beach driving routes
3. Cooloola Recreation Area (Great Sandy National Park)
- Freshwater camping area
- Teewah Beach and 4WD touring
- Cooloola Great Walk trailheads
- Lake Poona, Bymien picnic area and rainforest pockets
4. K’gari (Fraser Island) – Mainland Support
- Barge information and access via Inskip Point
- QPWS safety briefings and national park updates
- Touring advice for Lake McKenzie, Central Station, 75 Mile Beach, Champagne Pools and Eli Creek
5. Tin Can Bay & Surrounding District
- Dolphin feeding at Barnacles
- Foreshore walks and birdwatching
- Quiet coastal villages and fishing spots
6. Gympie Region (Extended Support)
- Gympie township heritage precincts
- Mary Valley towns (Imbil, Kandanga, Amamoor, Dagun)
- Hinterland drives and rural tourism routes
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and national park guides
- Tour bookings (K’gari tours, surf lessons, eco‑tours)
- 4WD access information, beach conditions and safety updates
- Barge schedules and K’gari permit guidance
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Event information (markets, surf events, seasonal activities)
- Local history and cultural interpretation
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Rainbow Beach Visitor Information Centre is the coastal gateway to the Gympie Region and the mainland launch point for K’gari. It supports visitors exploring Rainbow Beach’s iconic natural attractions, Inskip Peninsula camping areas, Cooloola Recreation Area’s 4WD and walking trails, and provides essential barge and safety information for travellers heading to K’gari. It is one of the region’s most strategically important VICs due to its role in managing high‑volume coastal and island tourism.