Mareeba Wetlands

If your heading north from Mission Beach to the Cairns Highlands, then I can recommend you go and visit the Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve. There are 4 different self guided walks around the reserve, a boat cruise going out 3 times a day as well as a sunset cruise. You can even stay there in deluxe tents. I took my Mum there and we had a great time, we did one of the 1 hour walks which took us around the lagoon and then enjoyed a boat cruise where we were able to see the Lotus flower up close, they are just beautiful. As it was an overcast day we didn't get to see the resident crocodiles or turtles who normally lay out and sun themselves on a bright day. A great day out.

Paronella Park

If your visiting or living in Mission Beach and have access to a car then I strongly recommend you go to Paronella Park, it is an easy 40 minute drive. They run a 45 minute guided tour every 30 minutes and then you get to wander around this fabulous park at your leisure. My mum is visiting from Victoria so I took her along, this was my third time and I really wanted her to enjoy it as much as I do, which she did, phew!

Mission Fitness

For a little place like Mission Beach, the local gym is a pretty popular place. I have been going to the afternoon aerobics classes (which are fantastic) and there are always heaps of people doing their own thing with the usual gym equipment. So if your looking for a quite, friendly place to get fit, try Mission Fitness!!

Subway in Mission Beach

People keep asking me. "Is there a Subway in Mission Beach?...Is there a MacDonalds in Mission Beach?....Where is Coles? .....Wow....Is there a Birch Carroll Cinema someone asked yesterday!!! No...!!!!!

Mum is coming to visit

After almost 2 years living in Mission Beach, my mum is finally coming to visit. I collect her from the airport in Cairns tomorrow. I can't wait to show her around town, so she will be able to see why I love living here. I'm hoping she gets some clear blue skies not just the rain we have had over the last couple of days.

Travelling by Coach

If your travelling in and out of Mission Beach on Greyhound or Premier then I would suggest that you buy your ticket early. Some of the coaches are already starting to fill up and this will only happen more and more as it gets busier over the next couple of months. I know its fun to cruise along sometimes but if you need to be somewhere at a certain time and day then get your ticket, its not fun if you miss out on things.

Rafting Weather

We are expecting a bit of wet weather in Mission Beach this weekend. This does not mean that you have to stay indoors.Why not go white water rafting on the famous Tully River?!! There are two company's that raft the Tully and both will pick you up from wherever you stay in Mission Beach. Rafting is a great, fun day out regardless of the weather conditions.

Winter is Here

Winter has come to Mission Beach early this year it seems. I have had the old PJ's out the last couple of nights. Going to have to go and buy some ugg boots in Cairns this week for sure!!

How good is the weather

I know I know I shouldn't always be bragging about how fantastic the weather is here in Mission Beach, but seriously it has been absolutely heavenly for the last 4 days. I can't help but tell my friends and family from down south, a bit mean I know but I'm feeling quite smug about where I live at the moment. You should come and enjoy it too!

What to do in Cairns

Lots of travellers going north to Cairns from Mission Beach this weekend. I have been helping people organise trips to Cape Tribulation, Great Barrier Reef trips, skydives, sea kayaking and much much more......now I want to go on holidays too.

Sea Kayaking to Dunk Island

I am really wishing that I wasn't working tomorrow as it is going to be a great day for sea kayaking to Dunk Island. I know that Coral Sea Kayaking are taking out a full day trip, leaving from South Mission Beach and I want to be going too.

Beautiful day in Mission Beach

It has been an absolutely beautiful day in Mission Beach today. I really enjoyed sitting down at the beach to eat my lunch, the water was just like glass. I really wished that I didn't have to leave to come to work but I know that another day just like it is always going to come along, thats why I live here.

Manta Ray B&B

PORT DOUGLAS: Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast is a tropical getaway offering deluxe, private seaside accommodation at secluded Newell Beach.

Destination Whitsundays

AIRLIE BEACH:

Rainforest Apartments

Mission Beach Rainforest Apartments are located in a culdesac a very short walk to one of Tropical North Queensland's best beaches - 14km of clean sand with not a mangrove or mudflat in sight! They feature 3, 2 bedroom apartments amongst a tropical rainforest setting.

Wet Cross Country

It has been bucketing down with rain all day and it doesn't look like its going to stop any time soon. The Tully High School cross country is on this afternoon and at the moment the course looks more like a lake than a running track. Thankfully I'm here working at the Mission Beach Information Station instead of running around the muddy cane fields.

Mareeba Tropical Savanna & Wetland Reserve

MAREEBA: Open daily from 9am - 4.30pm this wonderful reserve is a must for the nature enthusiast. There is 2000ha of savanna woodlands, grasslands and lily-decked lagoons to explore. Visit Clancy's Lagoon Visitor Centre and drop in to the Overflow Cafe for a bit to eat. Enjoy a nature eco cruise or paddle a canoe. Jabiru Safari Lodge offer luxury tented safari cabins if you would like somewhere to stay. Reserve is closed for February-March wet season.

Mothers Day

I hope all the Mum's in Mission Beach had a lovely day yesterday. There were certainly plenty of families hanging out together on the beach. People were flying kites, building sandcastles, fishing, walking their dogs and generally having a great time. That's what I love about living in far north Queensland, we can still do this in May, gotta love that!

Buying your bus ticket

If your travelling in and out of Mission Beach by bus then there are plenty of options going North and South......but you do need to book and buy your tickets early, otherwise you may not get to where your going when you had planned to. All tickets can be purchased from the Mission Beach Information Station.

Going out to the Reef

If your staying or living in Mission Beach and are keen to go out to the Great Barrier Reef, then give us a call or visit our website at Mission Beach Information Station, because Quick Cat has some great specials for the month of May and June.

Congratulations to Scottys

One of our local backpackers here in Mission Beach, Scotty's Beach House is celebrating their 20th birthday today. All the staff at Mission Beach Information Station would like to congratulate them and wish them all the best for the next 20 years. I wonder how many sore heads there will be at work tomorrow!

Yoga in Mission Beach

If you live in Mission Beach or are just visiting and are really keen to start or continue yoga then you have several great options. There are quite a few different times and locations so I think you will be able to find one that suits you, get out and do it you won't regret it!

Country Cottage Backpackers & The Woolshed Guesthouse

HERVEY BAY: "Small, clean, quiet, friendly country style accommodation".

Its Raining Cats & Dogs

Well the rain has surely been coming down in Mission Beach this morning. Yes we could do with a drop but I think we have had enough!!! So rain rain go away....come again another day! We want to go for a skydive!!!!

Happy Birthday to me

Well its my birthday today and I can't think of a better place to spend it than here in Mission Beach, it is an absolutely fabulous day outside and I can't wait to finish work so I can get out and enjoy it. My day will finish up with a BBQ with friends tonight.....just lovely.

Its getting busier

As we head into the busy time at Mission Beach we recommend you book ahead for tours and accommodation. There is nothing worse than having a plan for where you want to stay or what you want to do and missing out because there is no availability. Let us here at the Mission Beach Information Station help you out with anything from Cairns to Brisbane.

Licuala Walk

As it was a pupil free day here in Mission Beach today we decided to go on a picnic. The Licuala Walk is a perfect spot as you can go for a walk first and then eat. We headed off on a quest to see turtles which unfortunately did not come out to play today but we had fun watching the fish swimming around instead. Then we decided to go inland off the main track to head into the water hole, oh how adventurous that ended up being, we had leech bites, wait-a-while scratches, mud all over us and huge grins from all involved as it turned out to be lots of fun indeed. If you have a couple of hours to spare get out there and enjoy the rainforest like we did.

The Rain Is Back!!

Well I just turned around and looked out the window. Its raining again in Mission Beach. Can you believe it!! After a week of picture postcard weather I was getting used it. Oh well.....I guess we have to have that rainfall to keep Mission Beach looking as beautiful as ever.