Departing daily, this 4 hour tour travels more than 50km of iconic beaches with our vehicles travelling right next to the ocean on the sand.
You will be amazed by what this tour contains with stunning scenery and incredible wildlife, such as dolphins, manta rays, turtles, soldier crabs, birdlife, and whales (whale season is June-October).
Tours depart morning or afternoon from Rainbow Beach, depending upon tides and beach conditions, with pick up time confirmed the evening prior.
Pick up is from your Rainbow Beach accommodation, or from the free parking at the Rainbow Surf Club car park. (at the end of the main street)
Tour Highlights Include:
Rainbow beach's world famous coloured sands
With more than 40 different shades of colour. The tour includes a demonstration of the traditional techniques used by the Aboriginal people (with respect to the Kabi Kabi people) to create artwork and decorate boomerangs.
Double Island Point Lighthouse
Double Island Point Lighthouse offers breathtaking 360-degree views across the Coral Sea and the scenic surrounds of the Great Sandy National Park, from K’gari to Noosa Heads. Home to birdlife, fish, turtles, sharks, manta rays, pods of dolphins, and visited by the majestic Humpback Whales during the whale season. We are the only tour operator with vehicle access to the steep lighthouse area, allowing for extended visits no matter your level of fitness. Showing you parts of this popular spot otherwise missed.
Honeymoon Bay
This area boasts a saltwater lagoon with some of the most scenic landscapes in Australia. Here we stop for a refreshing break where you can swim in the protected waters of the bay or just wander and explore this beautiful, pristine environment.
Teewah beach
Also known as 40 Mile beach, this pristine stretch of white sand with stunning headland views all the way from Double Island Point to Noosa National Park and beyond.
Freshwater
A scenic and relaxing picnic ground in the Great Sandy National Park where we may be visited by Lace Monitor Lizards (Goannas), who can grow up to 2 metres to be the 2nd largest lizard in Australia.
Rainforest
Explore the Great Sandy National Park with a beautiful, unique drive through sand dunes. Predominantly open Eucalypt forest the tour also explores a unique section of temperate rainforest with magnificent ancient trees growing on sand.
Accessibility
Our tours are suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, however will benefit from fittings and fixtures to aid balance. We are also suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair.
Vehicles
Surf and Sand Safaris specialise in small group touring.
Our modern fleet of air-conditioned 4WD vehicles offer a personalised experience, and where you spend more time out than inside the vehicles, with freedom to explore, relax and experience the stunning locations.
Price
$99 adults
$70 child – under 14
$320 Family – 2 adults & 2 children under 14