From Brisbane we drove north to Rainbow Beach, which is named for the
brightly-colored cliffs rising behind the narrow beach. This small, busy town
on the Coral Sea caters to campers, fishermen, kayakers, surfers and beachgoers.
Before 1969, it could only be reached by boat. After the road was built, the name
was changed from Black Beach to Rainbow Beach (link).
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| Rainbow Beach |
