Book Now - Surf and Sands Tour - leave from the town of Rainbow Beach with the days low tide, departure time confirmed with you the day before.

Take in constantly changing scenery  with views and locations that will take your breath away and have you wondering why you didn’t do it sooner, and when you can do it again!
Departing daily, the tour travels more than 50 km of iconic beaches with our vehicles travelling on the sand. You will be amazed by what this tour contains, including amazing scenery, incredible wildlife, such as dolphins, manta rays, turtles, soldier crabs, birdlife, and whales
Enjoy stunning 360-degree ocean views from the lighthouse, access to spots otherwise inaccessible, and a detailed demonstration of how the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach were used in traditional Aboriginal artworks.
From start to finish, our tour itinerary offers freedom to explore, to stay a little longer, and to make the most of this unique experience. Our local and experienced guides take you to the best-kept secrets of this coastline.
This stretch of stunning sandy beaches features a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Great Sandy Biosphere offering a unique combination of both beach and bushland.
From start to finish, our tour itineraries offer freedom to explore, to stay a little longer, and to make the most of this unique experience.
Surf and Sand Safaris are Advanced Eco Certified and are the only Rainbow Beach tour operator with direct and extended vehicle access to protected Double Island Point Lighthouse.
We are the only Rainbow Beach operator who hold interactive coloured sand presentations as part of our tours.
Our tours offer stops to explore 40 Mile Beach, world-famous coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, Double Island Point Lighthouse, Honeymoon Bay, Freshwater Park and Natural Rainforest.

TOURS LEAVE FROM THE TOWN OF RAINBOW BEACH

TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DAYS LOW TIDE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITH YOU THE DAY BEFORE.

Average Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours: TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DAYS LOW TIDE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITH YOU THE DAY BEFORE.



About Surf & Sand Safaris

The Child Ticket applies for Children under 14 years old.

Rainbow Beach is a coastal town in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, east of Gympie.

Rainbow Beach,
Rainbow Beach, QLD 4581

Dress Code

Casual and comfortable. Guests are encouraged to bring hats, swimming costumes and towel, sunscreen, camera and water bottles.

Concession Information

The Child Ticket applies for Children under 14 years old.

We can provide a booster seat for children aged 4 & above, we do not supply child seats for infants.
In Queensland the applicable law notes: babies up to 6 months must be in a rear-facing car seat,
Children 6 months to 4 years may be in a forward-facing car seat.
Children between the ages of 4 and 7 may be in a forward facing car seat or a booster seat.

Weather Information

OUR TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DAYS LOW TIDE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITH YOU THE DAY BEFORE.

Other Information

During whale season (June-October) whales are often spotted while on tour from Double Island Point Lighthouse.
Our tours cater for people with who are mobile impaired and babies over 6 months of age with booster seaters provided on request.
Our local tour guides have in-depth knowledge about the Great Beach Drive and Cooloola National Park, making the commentary unrivalled.

CANCELLATION POLICY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For cancellations with-in 72 hours no refund, for notice 72 hours and above a full refund will be provided or alternative date changes can be made. All no shows will be charged.

Private Charters 4×4 mini buses and Private Charter Group Bookings:
No refunds will be offered for cancellations within 14 days of the tour start time.
Bookings cancelled with more than 14 days will be offered a full refund or an alternative tour date, subject to availability.

Surf and Sand Safaris reserves the right to operate substitute vehicles, amend tour timings and itinerary without prior notification. Prices are subject to change.

TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DAYS LOW TIDE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITH YOU THE DAY BEFORE

Availability

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Sun, 28 Apr 2024

Afternoon Start
1:00pm Session - Tour departure with Low Tide. Confirmed prior.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Morning Start
7:00am Session - Tour departure with Low Tide. Confirmed prior.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024

Morning Start
7:00am Session - Tour departure with Low Tide. Confirmed prior.