7 brilliant Australian beaches for non-swimmers
Australian beaches without swimming: Rainbow Beach, Queensland
Rainbow Beach is open to 4WD enthusiasts, although you need to be very careful with the tide times. The top end of the beach features a gorgeous lagoon that’s perfect for paddling.
The beach gets its name from the multi-coloured sands, which should keep any budding artists happy. Break off a few different-coloured chunks of soft rock behind the beach, then take them to the wet sand to finger-paint your own temporary masterpieces.
5 brilliant Rainbow Beach experiences you should book in advance
- Kayaking with dolphins – including a 4WD beach driving adventure.
- Beginner surfing lessons – you’ll be standing on the board by the end.
- Stand-up paddleboarding and 4WD tour combo – great value day out.
- Fraser Island day tour – visiting the island’s main highlights.
- Fraser Island three day tour – covering parts of the island most visitors miss.
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