Surf & Sand Safaris

About Surf & Sand Safaris

Discover the Great Sandy National Park with Surf and Sand Safaris

Family-friendly, small group guided tours departing from Rainbow Beach, our half-day tour takes in the famous Coloured Sands, Double Island Point lighthouse, a secluded swimming lagoon, the stunning Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park and the unbelievable natural beauty and wildlife of this amazing coastline.

Departing Rainbow Beach daily, the 4 hour tour travels more than 50km of iconic beaches with our vehicles travelling on the sand. More than just a drive, this tour is an unforgettable experience of the natural beauty and rich history of this unique coastline, with experienced and passionate guides.

Tour Highlights include:
Rainbow Beach’s world famous Coloured Sands with more than 40 different shades of colour.
Double Island Point Lighthouse offers breathtaking 360-degree views across the Coral Sea and scenic surrounds of the Great Sandy National Park.
Honeymoon Bay a saltwater lagoon with some of the most scenic landscapes in Australia.
Explore the Great Sandy National Park with a beautiful and unique rainforest drive through sand dunes.

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. 
Pick up is from your Rainbow Beach accommodation, or the Rainbow Surf Club car park.

Our Review

The Best way to see Rainbow Beach
My husband and I did the half day afternoon tour. Greg is very friendly and knowledgeable and obviously loves the area and his job. Who wouldn’t love it? Bush, rainforest, beaches, whales, dolphins and the beautiful coloured sands all ticked of the list in 4 hours. We had afternoon tea at a lovely picnic spot in the bush. We were driven right up to the lighthouse at Double Island Point thanks to special access given to the tour company. From there we watched whales and dolphins and enjoyed the magnificent views. The coloured sands are amazing and driving along the beach was the perfect way to see them. We loved the artwork Greg did in the sand with the different colours.
What an amazing afternoon and very good value. Thanks Greg!