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Best Beaches near Rainbow Bay

About the Suburb

Explore 6 beaches near Rainbow Bay, a sheltered cove at the tip of the Gold Coast with calm turquoise water. Protected by Point Danger headland, Rainbow Bay is one of the safest swimming beaches on the coast and a favourite for families.

What Makes It Special

  • •Point Danger lookout - where Queensland meets New South Wales
  • •The Captain Cook Memorial with its laser beam marking the state border
  • •Calm enough for toddlers while Snapper Rocks pumps just around the corner

Getting There

90 minutes from Brisbane. 5 minutes from Gold Coast Airport. Limited street parking on Rainbow Bay Road. Overflow at Snapper Rocks and Point Danger. Walking distance from Coolangatta.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round - the sheltered cove stays calm in most conditions. Summer for warmest water. Avoid January afternoons when the small beach gets very crowded.

Along the Coast

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Bilinga Beach
1.5km
North Kirra Beach
1.4km
Kirra Beach
518m
Coolangatta Beach
295m
Greenmount Beach
704m
Rainbow Bay Beach
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