The best waterside camping near Rainbow Beach

The busiest seasons on the Sunshine Coast are during the summer school holidays (December and January) and around Easter. At those times, you’ll need to book as far ahead as you can. The weather is great year-round, with temperatures averaging 28C (82F) in summer and 20C (68F) in winter.

• Rainbow Beach is a legally gazetted road for 4WD vehicles only, where road rules and speed limits must be followed.  
• The closest National Park campsites to Rainbow Beach are at Poverty Point and Freshwater, which has both tent and trailer camping.
• Sand tobogganing is banned within Great Sandy National Park.
• Camping permits are required for all Queensland parks, forest and reserves and must be booked online and paid for before arrival.

Visit Double Island Point for excellent ocean views from the iconic lighthouse