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Things to Do in Great Sandy Strait in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated May 2025) | Trip.com

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Things to do in Great Sandy Strait

What to Do

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Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

3.7
3.9/525 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
"Surfing"
Carlo Sand Blow

Carlo Sand Blow

2.9
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"Natural scenery"
Barnacles

Barnacles

2.8
5.0/51 Reviews
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BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks - Rainbow Beach

2.8
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Tin Can Bay Country Club

Tin Can Bay Country Club

2.7
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Inskip Point Recreation Area

Inskip Point Recreation Area

2.5
4.0/52 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Dolphin Feeding Tin Can Bay

Dolphin Feeding Tin Can Bay

2.4
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Rainbow Beach Horse Rides

Rainbow Beach Horse Rides

2.4
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"Beaches and shores"
Lawrie Hanson Park

Lawrie Hanson Park

2.3
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Lake McKenzie

Lake McKenzie

3.1
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Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Great Sandy Strait, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Debbie's Place

Debbie's Place

4.7/594 Reviews
Dolphin Waters

Dolphin Waters

4.5/534 Reviews
Rainbow Sands Resort

Rainbow Sands Resort

4.1/590 Reviews
Tin Can Bay Motel

Tin Can Bay Motel

4.9/540 Reviews
Share Rainbow Denny's House

Share Rainbow Denny's House

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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Great Sandy Strait dishes and foodie spots.
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Rainbow Beach Hotel

Rainbow Beach Hotel

3.9/57 Reviews
Avg. AUD29/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Rainbow Fruit

Rainbow Fruit

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Avg. AUD8/person
"Western-style"
The Pavilion Restaurant & Bar

The Pavilion Restaurant & Bar

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Avg. AUD25/person
"Western-style"
Coffee Rocks

Coffee Rocks

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Avg. AUD31/person
"Coffee Shops"
Sea Salt @ Rainbow

Sea Salt @ Rainbow

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"Western-style"
Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Inc

Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Inc

3.0/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
"Bars/Bistros"
Food sans Borders

Food sans Borders

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"Southeast Asian"
Snack Shack

Snack Shack

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"Western-style"
Ocean Breeze Seafoods

Ocean Breeze Seafoods

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"Seafood"
Kondari Hotel Restaurant

Kondari Hotel Restaurant

4.8/515 Reviews
Avg. AUD29/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Banksia Seafood and Grill

Banksia Seafood and Grill

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"Seafood"
Bay Central Tavern

Bay Central Tavern

3.9/521 Reviews
Avg. AUD24/person
"Bars/Bistros"

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