Tin Can Bay Lifts Lid On Relaxation
Newcastle Herald
Wednesday December 9, 1998
IT sounds as if it takes its name from some rusting hulk, but Tin Can Bay is steeped in Aboriginal Dreamtime history.
Just up the coast from Noosa, it was named `Tuncanbar' by the early Aborigines.
Not only its name has changed and developed since then.
A mecca for fishing, boating and swimming, Tin Can Bay has developed into an ideal destination for a family holiday, thanks to its prime position and protected waters.
Well-known as a place where people can swim with dolphins in their natural environment, it also offers safe and warm shallow bays as well as a relaxed lifestyle.
Other available nearby activities include houseboating on the Great Sandy Straits, camping on the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, golf, bowls, horse riding and canoeing.
Holiday accommodation in the area ranges from charming little fishing cottages to three-bedroom houses or luxury apartments.
On the eastern side of Tin Can Bay is the coastal town of Rainbow Beach, another popular destination for visitors to the Cooloola Coast.
Established as a base for sandmining operations in the 1970s, it derives its name from the nearby impressive, towering sand cliffs.
Surfing is a year-round activity at Rainbow Beach where the coloured sands are just one of the many attractions in the area.
The nearby Cooloola National Park also offers plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and exercise.
The park is criss-crossed with walking trails that enable visitors to experience the natural rainforest and to view the diverse wildlife in the area.
© 1998 Newcastle Herald
