{"id":1698,"date":"2017-12-15T15:31:37","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T05:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/?p=1698"},"modified":"2020-08-08T10:15:11","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T00:15:11","slug":"find-a-pot-of-gold-at-rainbow-beach-coloured-sands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/find-a-pot-of-gold-at-rainbow-beach-coloured-sands\/","title":{"rendered":"Find a Pot of Gold at Rainbow Beach Coloured Sands"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-2294\" class=\"post-2294 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fascinating-fraser-island\">\n<div class=\"post\">\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>There\u2019s a legend that says that at the end of the rainbow, a pot of gold guarded by a leprechaun can be found by whoever is lucky enough to discover it. Many people probably have attempted to search the rainbow\u2019s end over the years, but whether they made themselves a fortune or not, we can only guess. What we at Drop Bear Adventures do know for sure though is that on the amazing Fraser Coast, at Rainbow Beach, there is also a pot of gold that awaits visitors, although not exactly the kind of treasure you have in mind.<\/p>\n<h3>The Gateway to Fraser Island<\/h3>\n<p>Dubbed as the \u201cgateway to Fraser Island\u201d, Rainbow Beach is one of the starting points of our famous 3-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\">Fraser Island tours<\/a>. It also features and provides access to some of the most amazing natural treasures in the whole world, from unspoilt beaches, national parks, to freshwater lakes. According to <a href=\"http:\/\/wikitravel.org\/en\/Rainbow_Beach_(Queensland)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WikiTravel<\/a>, \u201cThe town was called Back Beach, but was renamed in 1969 into Rainbow Beach after the Coloured Sands\u201d. The place was originally a sand mining town, until the industry ceased and the community gradually leaned towards tourism. Travellers who are joining one of our tours to Fraser Island can choose to start their trip from Rainbow Beach, Hervey Bay or Noosa.<\/p>\n<h3>Multi-Coloured Natural Wonder<\/h3>\n<p>Aside from The Pinnacles Coloured Sands, the Rainbow Beach Coloured Sands also showcase striking coloured sand dunes that are truly wonderful to behold. Walk south and you\u2019ll find towering sand cliffs in a plethora of colours\u2014orange, brown, pink, silver, gold and more. According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sydney Morning Herald<\/a>, \u201cErosion has exposed a palette of as many as 72 different coloured sands which have been produced by combinations of iron oxide and leached vegetable dyes.\u201d Its colours can also be attributed to its rich content of minerals, such as zircon, monazite and rutile.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, there\u2019s also an interesting Aboriginal legend about the formation of the sand dunes. Legend has it that the sands were coloured when Yiningie, a spirit which took the form of a rainbow, fought with an evil tribesman. \u201cEntering into a fight over a young woman the spirit fell onto the cliffs infusing the sands with its polychromatic splendour\u201d, says <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourrainbowbeach.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Rainbow Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Nearby Attractions<\/h3>\n<p>Although Rainbow Beach is a small seaside town, the attractions and activities one can enjoy there are also surprisingly impressive. On the way to Fraser Island, you can also explore the following spots with us at Dropbear Adventures:<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Carlo Sand Blow<\/strong> \u2013 named by Captain Cook after one of his crew deck, Carlo, this 15 hectares unique sandmass is a must-visit spot on Rainbow Beach. As featured on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainbowbeachinfo.com.au\/rainbowbeachtourism.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rainbow Beach Info<\/a>, \u201cThe scenery from the top is just stunning with views of Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay and the coloured sands.\u201d Visit during sunrise or sunset and be prepared to be taken in awe with its magnificent sights.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Double Island Point<\/strong> \u2013 a great surfing and diving site, a magnet of bountiful marine life, and a great 4WD spot\u2014is there any reason why shouldn\u2019t visit Double Island Point?<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Inskip Point<\/strong> \u2013 According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourrainbowbeach.com.au\/our-rainbow-beach\/rainbow-beach\/inskip-point.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Rainbow Beach<\/a>, \u201cInskip Point, some 7-8 kms to the north of Rainbow Beach township, is now predominantly known for its Barge service to Fraser Island and its picturesque camping.\u201d Fishing can also be enjoyed in the area.<br \/>\n\u2022 <a title=\"Cooloola National Park tours\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/cooloola\/\"><strong>Cooloola National Park<\/strong><\/a> -The Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park offers plenty of opportunities for bushwalking, fishing, picnics and swimming. Rainbow Beach Info says, \u201cAreas of interest include Seary\u2019s Creek, Bymien picnic grounds, Lake Poona, Cooloola Great Walk and the Cooloola Wilderness Trail.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The natural treasures found at Rainbow Beach are definitely worth more than any hidden pot of gold. Come and explore these natural wonders today by booking the perfect holiday with us at Dropbear Adventures!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a legend that says that at the end of the rainbow, a pot of gold guarded by a leprechaun can be found by whoever is lucky enough to discover it. 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