Name: Tin Can Bay Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: 48 Tin Can Bay Road, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580
Phone: (07) 5486 4600
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Tin Can Bay / Cooloola Coast / Rainbow Beach support corridor
What Area It Caters For
1. Tin Can Bay Township (Primary Area)
- Dolphin feeding at Barnacles Dolphin Centre
- Foreshore walking trails and birdwatching
- Calm waterways for boating, kayaking and fishing
- Local cafés, shops and accommodation precincts
- Marina and boat ramp facilities
2. Cooloola Coast Communities
- Cooloola Cove shopping and residential precinct
- Coastal parks, playgrounds and quiet beaches
- Access routes to Rainbow Beach and Inskip Peninsula
3. Rainbow Beach (Major Regional Link)
- Coloured Sands
- Carlo Sand Blow
- Surf beaches and coastal lookouts
- 4WD access routes and touring information
4. Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area
- Camping areas (SS1–SS4 and MV sites)
- Fishing, boating and beach access
- Mainland staging point for K’gari barge departures
5. K’gari (Fraser Island) – Mainland Support
- Barge information and access via Inskip Point
- QPWS safety briefings and national park updates
- Touring advice for major island attractions
6. Gympie Region (Extended Support)
- Gympie 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 (eco‑tours, dolphin experiences, coastal activities)
- 4WD access information, beach conditions and safety updates
- K’gari barge schedules and permit guidance
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Event information (markets, festivals, seasonal activities)
- Local history and cultural interpretation
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Tin Can Bay Visitor Information Centre is the coastal gateway to the Cooloola Coast, supporting visitors exploring Tin Can Bay’s dolphin feeding precinct, foreshore trails, boating and fishing areas, and providing essential regional information for Rainbow Beach, Inskip Peninsula and K’gari access. It is a key accredited VIC for travellers seeking nature‑based, coastal and wildlife experiences in the Gympie Region.