Current Date And Time In Rainbow Beach, Australia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
01:19:43 AEST
State: Queensland
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 1,556
District: Gympie
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rainbow Beach, a city in Queensland, Australia, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rainbow Beach — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Rainbow Beach.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Australia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 25.9043° S | 153.0917° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -25.9043 | 153.0917 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 25° 54' 16" S | 153° 5' 30" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 25° 54.2592' S | 153° 5.5044' E |
| City | Rainbow Beach |
| State | Queensland |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Gympie |
| Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Founded | 1969-01-01 |
| Population | 1,556 |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -25.9043, 153.0917 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rainbow Beach to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Queensland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Can Bay | Queensland | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Cooloola Cove | Queensland | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Poona | Queensland | NW | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Cootharaba | Queensland | S | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Kin Kin | Queensland | SW | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Bauple | Queensland | W | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Queensland, the home state of Rainbow Beach, along with each city's aerial distance from Brisbane, Queensland's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | -27.4679° S | 153.0281° E | 27 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gold Coast | -28.0003° S | 153.4309° E | 12 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sunshine Coast | -26.6568° S | 153.0796° E | 9 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Logan City | -27.6392° S | 153.1094° E | 39 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Townsville | -19.2664° S | 146.8057° E | 15 m | 1,111 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cairns | -16.9237° S | 145.7661° E | 7 m | 1,390 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Toowoomba | -27.5606° S | 151.9539° E | 599 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mackay | -21.1535° S | 149.1655° E | 11 m | 804 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caloundra | -26.8035° S | 153.122° E | 8 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rockhampton | -23.3803° S | 150.506° E | 13 m | 520 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hervey Bay Airport IATA: HVB 68 km (42 mi) from Rainbow Beach |
The exact GPS location of Rainbow Beach gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Queensland. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Queensland state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Rainbow Beach are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rainbow Beach lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Australia map
Rainbow Beach sits within Queensland, Australia, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Rainbow Beach for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Queensland. › Browse every city in Queensland
Coordinates for Rainbow Beach in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Australia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rainbow Beach are latitude -25.9043° and longitude 153.0917°. In directional format: 25.9043° S, 153.0917° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rainbow Beach in Queensland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rainbow Beach is a city in Queensland, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Gympie. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rainbow Beach sits at: Latitude 25° 54' 16" S and Longitude 153° 5' 30" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rainbow Beach has a population of approximately 1,556 people. This is roughly 0.028% of Queensland's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Queensland.
The interactive satellite map of Rainbow Beach is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -25.9043, 153.0917 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rainbow Beach in Queensland. For broader context, explore the Queensland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rainbow Beach is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB), roughly 68 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rainbow Beach is approximately 174 km (108 mi) from Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Queensland.
Rainbow Beach sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Queensland.
The closest cities to Rainbow Beach include Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove, Poona. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rainbow Beach, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 05:28 PM, giving a day length of 11h 12m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rainbow Beach's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rainbow Beach is approximately 2,884 km (1,792 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,330 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rainbow Beach — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to La Restinga, Spain, roughly 907 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Rainbow Beach is approximately 1,109 km (689 mi) S of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.