RAINBOW BEACH HIKE - BYMIEN TO FRESHWATER

Our Rainbow Beach hike is on the Cooloola Coast in Queensland Australia, starting at Bymien picnic area and ending at Freshwater campground. This is by far our favourite hike…which is why we do it so much! :)

Our two day hikes are perfect for the beginner who isn't quite sure if they are ready to commit to the whole 'multi-day hiking' thing or a seasoned hiker who just feels like a relaxing weekend away.

This walk is 10km per day with a day pack and your pack should be big enough to carry your lunch, water, rain jacket and anything else you would like to have with you on the walk.

Includes:

• A king size swag set up for your arrival at camp

• All transport during the tour

• Qualified and experienced guides

• National Park Permits and fees

• All gear (not including your clothes and toiletries)

• Food and beverages

Itinerary

Day 1 – Home Base to Freshwater Camp Ground

Meet

6.00am

Adventure Tribe Home Base, 205 McCords Rd, Yandina Creek, Qld.  Set among 23 acres of subtropical rainforest, emersed in a massive range of native bird calls, our Home Base sets the tone for the rest of your trip.

6.45am

Whilst at Home Base we will make sure that everyone has what they need, go through some introductions and then we’ll start the drive to our hike start point at Bymien picnic area, Rainbow Beach

8.45am

Upon arrival at the Bymien Picnic area, we will have a quick bite to eat and then get started on the 10km walk.

This walk takes us through an incredible Subtropical Rainforest that is hidden from most visitors.  We are now walking through the Great Sandy National Park, the same National Park as K’gari (Fraser Island).

Along the way we pass Poona Lake, a freshwater perched lake full of elusive wildlife.

12.30pm

As the stomach starts to indicate its ready for a good feed, we walk into Freshwater Camp Ground where the team will have already arrived and prepared lunch.  Our camp is located approximately 300m behind the coastal sand dunes so it is protected from the winds but still a little sandy with a lot of coastal eucalypt tree canopy.

Once at camp you’re free to eat, grab your gear, check out your giant swag, unpack and get comfy or head down to the beach where you can join our team who will likely be throwing a frisbee, fishing or some other fun activity. 

Unwind and relax!!

Dinner

After a fun filled day of hiking through the rainforest and frolicking on the beach, it’s time for dinner which our team will have diligently prepared for you.

Amenities

This campsite is rare because it has flushing toilets and HOT showers! (showers cost a $2 coin so don’t forget to bring some with you). 

These amenities are shared amenities with other campers.

Day 2 – Freshwater Campground to Home Base

Wake up to the sounds of the ocean!...and breakfast being prepared lol

We will have a relatively early start (varies depending on the season and weather).  Roll out or jump out of your swag after a surprisingly comfy night’s sleep in your massive swag!

Help yourself to breakfast, go for a morning stroll on the beach if you like and then we will start our return hike through the rainforest back to Bymien Picnic area.

1.00pm

We will enjoy a bite to eat before we jump back on the bus for our return drive to Adventure Tribe Home Base.

3.00pm

Feel the magic of being able to return from an overnight camping trip and not having to worry about packing away the gear or washing everything up…because we have that covered!

You can focus on reflecting on how amazing your trip was, or you can even consider extending your stay in the local area (Peregian Beach is only 10 minutes away and Noosa is 25 minutes away)

Got a question or need some more information?

Just send us a message and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

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