Monday, August 12, 2013

Carlo Sand Blow

We never tire of taking new people to explore all corners of Carlo Sand Blow. The wind rushing up from the ocean over the expanse of sand blows away all other thoughts. From the striking beauty of the coloured sand cliff edge to sand tobaganning, sand dune sprints and admiring the coastal vegetation.









Carlo Sand Blow is accessed from the top of Cooloola Drive.  From the car park is a moderate 10 minute walk that is easily accomplished by young children.  Once at the sand blow you can spend a brief time admiring the view from the platform or spend hours wandering the extremes -- to the back end where the sand is creeping towards the houses in Rainbow Beach, to the cliffs on the ocean side and up the sides!



Friday, May 24, 2013

Horse rides back at Rainbow Beach



Rainbow Beach Horse Rides is owned and operated by Andrew and Kirsty McCarthy, along with their two children Courtney and Zac.  They own high quality horses that are as experienced mustering under helicopters as they are walking along the beach.  The quality and standard of these horses is second to none in this industry.

Rainbow Beach Horse Rides is located approximately three hours drive North of Brisbane, which is the capital city of Queensland in Australia.  It is one of the best beach horse riding experiences in Australia along with Tassiriki Ranch Beach Horse Riding in Northern New South Wales.  It is an incredibly spectacular ocean beach nestled in the lee of the World Heritage listed Fraser Island and the Famous Coloured Sands of Rainbow Beach. It is truly a spectacular natures wonderland.

Raimbow Beach horse rides offers a range of different rides to suit every preference and riding ability.
The standard ride is a 1 1/2 hour horse riding adventure along Rainbow Beach, the cost of which is $80.  They personalise rides for families to allow children to participate safely.   They also offer a day ride with lunch at the popular 'Silky Oak Tea Gardens' where you literally step off your horse and enjoy relaxed dining and absorb the ambience of this wonderful relaxed dining location.

Check out their Facebook page that has lots of photos of recent rides.