Surf & Sand Safaris is a family-owned and run business established in 1973. It is one of the longest operating 4WD tour companies in Queensland, and is the only Rainbow Beach operator who is Advanced Eco Certified, with direct and extended vehicle access to protected Double Island Point Lighthouse. Surf and Sand Safaris also offers tours from Noosa on the Sunshine Coast with our Great Beach Drive 4wd Tours.
Owners Glenn and Annette Wiggins, after 20 wonderful years with Surf & Sands have now decided it is time for that well earned retirement. We wish them all the best.
Long time Great Beach Drive Tour Guide Craig Madden is excited to take up the challenge as the new owner.
With over 30 years experience leading tours & safaris worldwide, Craig looks forward to welcoming you to one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
At Surf & Sand Safaris we believe in offering small group intimate tours that educate and amaze guests.
Our modern fleet of air-conditioned 4WD vehicles offer a personalised experience, with opportunities to explore, swim, relax and experience the stunning locations.
Our local guides enhance the depth of this once in a lifetime experience thanks to their knowledge, and love of the natural beauty of the region.
We believe our guides are the best in the business.
They are passionate, funny, informative, and easy-going. Their knowledge of every facet of this tour has been developed over hundreds of hours of experience, and guests are free to ask questions and interact with them as they love sharing stories about this special part of Queensland.
Our half-day tour gives a taste of the unique and stunning part of Queensland, starting at Rainbow Beach which is famous for its coloured sands, it is one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet and is not to be missed.
From there, the tour takes in the dramatic coastline, an idyllic National Park, freshwater picnic area, and the protected Double Island Point and lighthouse. Surf & Sand Safaris are Advanced Eco Certified and proudly associated with the Destination Gympie Region.
Surf & Sand Safaris are Advanced Eco Certified