Holiday houses in Tin Can Bay

The picturesque town of Tin Can Bay — just over 200 kilometres north of Brisbane on the Cooloola Coast — is known as a paradise for boating and water activities. The town is just off the southern tip of the World Heritage listed Fraser Island — the largest sand island in the world. Nearby is Rainbow Beach, the gateway to Fraser Island. As its name suggests, Rainbow Beach is famous for its multicoloured sands formed from a mix of minerals, creating a truly spectacular sight to behold.

Tin Can Bay sits on a peninsula which protrudes into Tin Can Inlet and is shielded from the open ocean. This provides safe beaches with calm waters, perfect for all ages to enjoy fun in the water. The town is also renowned for the dolphins who often pop by for a visit. It would be odd not to catch a glimpse of the majestic creatures frolicking in the water on your visit to the town.

Tin Can Bay is a great place to be all year around, but if you are planning to visit in the summer, be prepared for humid days and nights. The most pleasant time to visit the town is between August and October and March and May, when the days are warm and sunny, with lower humidity, perfect for enjoying all the water activities on offer. In September the town plays host to its biggest event, the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival, where you can experience the town’s fantastic seafood, as well as live entertainment and market stalls. Whenever you decide to visit you will find a great range of accommodation in Tin Can Bay to suit all tastes and budgets.

Fraser Island

Fraser Island is only a short boat ride away from Tin Can Bay, and offers a natural experience like no other. The largest sand island in the world is World Heritage-listed and is the only place on the planet where you can see tall rain forests growing from sand dunes. With over 250 kilometres of sandy beaches and more than 40 kilometres of coloured sand cliffs, the island is a truly unique place to visit.

Rainbow Beach

Take the short drive to Rainbow Beach, famous for its coloured sands, which are formed due to a mix of minerals. The best way to take it all in is to embark on the one-hour Carlo Sandblow walk. From the top of the Sandblow, you will enjoy stunning 180-degree views over Rainbow Beach and its Coloured Sands, as well as sweeping views of Fraser Island and the Inskip Peninsula.

The environmental walkway

Follow the shoreline of the bay along the environmental walkway — a 9.5-kilometre raised wooden path along the foreshore of Snapper Creek and Tin Can Inlet. Here you can enjoy the rich flora and fauna of this region, and spot unique birds including the Brolga, Jabiru, and Brahminy Kite. It is said that the walk is home to more than 45,000 types of birds.