Can you 4WD on Rainbow Beach?

To explore Rainbow Beach, Double Island Point or Teewah Beach you will need a 4WD vehicle. There are a few spots, like the Carlo Sandblow, that you can get to without a 4WD but everything else will be impossible.

Can you get to Rainbow Beach without a 4WD?

Getting to the beach at Rainbow Beach requires a 4×4 or 4WD vehicle. This is due to the sandy surface which is not suitable for regular vehicles. The only places near Rainbow Beach where regular cars are permitted are at Inskip Point and near the Carlo Sandblow which is a little south of the town of Rainbow Beach.

Where do people get bogged at Inskip?

It’s advisable that you make a quick stop in the car park area ( under the shade of the trees) and prepare to let down your tyres. Driving in the soft sand with fully inflated tyres is bad news and you’ll just get bogged. You need to do this before you leave the bitumen road and reach the sand.

Can you drive along Rainbow Beach?

A vehicle access permit is required to drive on most of the tracks around Rainbow Beach. You can apply online or get one in person with options for one day, a week, a month or a year. For the ultimate Rainbow Beach 4WD circuit, complete the following tracks in order of camping along the way or pick off one every day.

Is the road to Rainbow Beach sealed?

The Rainbow Beach Road is a sealed road in Queensland. For cyclists and those towing caravans, boats or heavy loads the Rainbow Beach Road is hilly along its 29.5 km length, with about 1.4 km that is steeper in incline/grade than 5%.

Can you get to Double Island Point without a 4WD?

Rainbow Beach is a fantastic destination. But, if you don’t have a 4WD, you may feel limited and frustrated not to be able to enjoy the best views at Double Island Point. Sorry to break the news straight away: you cannot reach Double Island Point with a 2WD. But you can still go there without a 4WD.

Do you need a 4WD for Inskip Point?

High clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles with low range functions are strongly recommended throughout Inskip. Most all-wheel-drive vehicles, even with low range, do not have the clearance needed for Inskip’s sandy access tracks into camping areas and beach areas.

How do you drive through Inskip?

Two-wheel-drive (2WD) access

1. From Gympie, take the Tin Can Bay–Rainbow Beach Road.
2. From Rainbow Beach, turn north into Clarkson Drive, at the roundabout turn right into Inskip Avenue.
3. Drive approximately 10km before reaching the recreation area located along 9km of sealed road.

How much does it cost to drive on Rainbow Beach?

Permits and Vehicle Allowance Rainbow Beach vehicle access is strictly limited to 4WDs and if you wish to drive past the coloured sands to Double Island Point or Teewah Beach you will need to purchase a $30 Vehicle Access Permit.

Can you take a 4WD to Rainbow Beach?

Rainbow Beach is a destination that can’t be missed by 4WD enthusiasts. If you don’t own a 4WD, you could opt to hire a 4WD from FleetCrew in Brisbane. It will take approximately 3 hours or 240kms north to reach the small and peaceful town of Rainbow Beach from Brisbane.

How to contact Rainbow Beach 4×4 hire company?

Contact us for a complete quote on 0488500917 or [email protected] Need camping equipment for Fraser Island? We offer some of the BEST hire vehicles the coast has to offer and we ensure each vehicle is fully serviced & professionally cleaned prior to departure. All our vehicles are maintained specifically for off-road use.

Do you need a permit for Rainbow Beach?

A vehicle access permit is required to drive on most of the tracks around Rainbow Beach. You can apply online or get one in person with options for one day, a week, a month or a year. For the ultimate Rainbow Beach 4WD circuit, complete the following tracks in order of camping along the way or pick off one every day.

How did Rainbow Beach in Victoria get its name?

Rainbow Beach was named so after the multi-coloured sand cliffs that sit along the beach and offer an incredible vista from the Double Island Point lighthouse up over to Fraser Island. To access the cliffs, 4×4 drive along the beach with a permit or walk 2 kilometres from town.