30 December 2008

1770 Backpackers

Brand new spacious dorm rooms with private ensuites!!!

Closest hostel to Queensland’s most northern surf beach!!!

24 hour kitchen cleaned 3 times a day!!!

24 hour check in for Premier arrivals!!!

Friendly staff that makes you feel like home!!!

Tully Gorge

I had a lovely drive up to the Tully Gorge yesterday. Also to the Misty Mountains which is accessible from the end of the Tully Gorge Road. Such a beautiful wilderness and only an hours drive from Mission Beach. If you would like to check out the beauty of North Queensland's rainforests drop into the Mission Beach Information Station for a map

28 December 2008

Accommodation in Mission Beach

If your planning to spend New Years Eve in Mission Beach, then I suggest you contact us here at the Mission Beach Information Station so we can help you find somewhere to lay your head at night. Accommodation places are filling up fast, with some all ready fully booked. We can help you with all types from backpackers to 5 star.

27 December 2008

What to do in Mission Beach

If your lucky enough to be visiting Mission Beach during the Christmas and New Year break, then here at the Mission Beach Information Station we can help you to decide what tours you would like to do. You can scuba dive or snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef, visit Dunk Island, white water raft the Tully River, skydive onto the beach, and many, many more great activities. Come in and see us, we are near the Big Cassowary.

23 December 2008

New Years Eve Mission Beach

If you are looking for a fantastic night of fun on New Years Eve then come along to Mission Beach. The Mission Beach Resort is having a 'Las Vegas Night' There will be cocktails, entertainment, casino games and prizes. So come on all you high rollers and shake it into the New Year at
Mission Beach

22 December 2008

Its good to be home

I have just spent 2 weeks working on the Gold Coast and I can tell you it is great to be home in Mission Beach. The other good thing is that my Mum is here from Victoria to celebrate the festive season, which is just great. Her big ask is to see a Cassowary because when she stayed here in May she didn't get to see one, I have my fingers crossed for her!

Aviation Tours

Heli tours and Scenic Flights in Sydney, Whitsundays and Gold Coast.

19 December 2008

Dunk Island Jet Sports

GREAT NEW TOUR: JET SKI DUNK ISLAND DAY TRIP, ONLY $330 FOR 2 PEOPLE......JETSKI TOUR & TRANSFERS, LOUNGE AROUND THE RESORT, ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH & MORE! Departing from Mission Beach across to the beautiful Dunk Island. Adventures include a guided circumnavigation of the historical and picturesque award-winning Dunk Island. Phone us at the Mission Beach Information Station for details and bookings. Ph 40688699

16 December 2008

Mission Beach Information Station

The Mission Beach Information Station is your one-stop shop with the fastest internet connections in Mission Beach as well as Skype, CD & DVD burning, card readers and printing services. Yes, we are laptop and Wi-Fi friendly too!

15 December 2008

Summer Storms

We had a really big huge storm in Mission Beach last night. It was a Light Show of extreme power. Amazing stuff. We lay in the warm swimming pool with the cold rain pouring down on our heads. All the while the sky lit up with what seemed like hundreds of flashes per minute. It really is a great time of year to be living in or visiting Mission Beach

13 December 2008

Christmas Shopping Rush

Mission Beach has a number of funky little gift shops where you may be able to find that "certain something" for your friends and family. So if your over the big shopping centre crowds, come on down to Mission Beach for a spot of chrissy shopping.

11 December 2008

Calypso Dive & Snorkel

Mission Beach is one of the best places to see the Great Barrier Reef. The reefs here are not crowed with boats and people and Mission Beach is also the closest town in the whole world to the reef. How lucky are we!!!

Castaways Backpackers

Castaway's Backpackers is a small, family-run hostel that's clean and friendly.

Available to all our guests is a free evening meal each night, and also free email and free bicycles.

Our place has a lovely, tropical swimming pool, fully equipped kitchen and a TV lounge with free movies.

All rooms have:

Professionally laundered crisp linen
Inner spring mattresses
Shelving unit with hanger space
Adjustable ceiling fans
Fridge
Air-conditioned rooms available on request
At Castaway's, there are NO BUNKS and NO FOAM MATTRESSES. Ensuites available.

10 December 2008

Whitsundays to the Max

Chose from either the racing yacht Samauri or the charasmatic Pegasus for your 2 day 2 night sailing adventure.

Our young, energetic and fun filled crew will show you the best of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands.

We offer a FREE SCUBA Dive for every certified diver and a FREE SCUBA Experience for everyone else.

09 December 2008

Mission Beach

A part of the Great Green WayThe hideaway township of Mission Beach is surrounded by a lush backdrop of World Heritage listed wet tropical rainforest, sunkissed white sandy beaches and the silvery shimmering blues of the Cora Sea.

Sejala Beach House

Sejala Beach House is a magical place for an unforgettable tropical experience on absolute beachfront setting under the coconut trees – the most luxurious accommodation in Mission Beach proper. No travel from surrounding beaches – just a few metres through the natural foreshore to the main beach and four minutes walk to the casual dining and shopping in the peaceful little township of Mission Beach where you will still find that old far north Queensland tropical charm and ambience.

Sejala has been thoughtfully appointed with every attention to detail. The beautiful old timber house captures the elegance and understated luxury so evocative of the tropics with breezy light filled rooms, shuttered doors and windows, painted furniture, lazy overhead fans, courtyards, ponds, beach chairs, hammocks and exotic plants and fragrant frangipani everywhere.

The large pavilion style sitting room opens onto either the flagstone terrace overlooking the Coral Sea and the islands beyond or the stunning very private glass-tiled terrace pool and sunbathing area. The in-house pool is protected by a planting of pink ginger and mandevillea and the romance of night time bathing under the huge starry sky is a special Sejala experience.

06 December 2008

Dunk Island is 4 km's off the mainland of Mission Beach. You can stay on the island at Voyagers Dunk Island Resort or you can go across as a day guest. Whichever option you choose we can help you, with your transfers on either the water taxi or the ferry, and with accommodation at the Resort.

05 December 2008

Christmas in Mission Beach

I can't believe it is already December and that the lead up to Christmas madness is happening already. There is one thing I'm looking forward to and this is my Mum joining me here in Mission Beach this year, a tropical Christmas for her. I will be thinking of some great things for her to do, perhaps a trip to the Reef, a skydive ( ok probably not likely ), or even white water rafting, who knows but its all on offer here.

04 December 2008

Sugarland Car Rentals

When you book your next holiday to Cairns & Mission Beach, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, make sure you utilize the services of Sugarland Car Rentals, as we are experts in our field. We make the hire of a vehicle, cost effective, speedy and hassle free. We have the most extensive range of cars for rental in Cairns & Mission Beach at the most competitive prices.

03 December 2008

Cairns Night Zoo

I am having yet another weekend away from Mission Beach this week. This time visiting the Cairns Night Zoo and sailing to the reef on 'Passions'........gee its a hard life living in Mission Beach and North Queensland!!

Bingil Bay

02 December 2008

Reef Magic

If you heading to Cairns after your stay in Mission Beach and want a great Reef experience try Reef Magic. Unmatched in value, Reef Magic Cruises provides the complete reef experience with 5 full hours at a private patch of reef & the smallest pontoon passenger numbers – no rush, no crowds. Guests choose from a full compliment of inclusive activities and an affordable range of optional extras in a uniquely relaxed, friendly and personalised atmosphere.

Reef Magic

If you heading to Cairns after your stay in Mission Beach and want a great Reef experience try Reef Magic. Unmatched in value, Reef Magic Cruises provides the complete reef experience with 5 full hours at a private patch of reef & the smallest pontoon passenger numbers – no rush, no crowds. Guests choose from a full compliment of inclusive activities and an affordable range of optional extras in a uniquely relaxed, friendly and personalised atmosphere.

01 December 2008

Murdering Point Winery

Murdering Point Winery is located about 30 minutes north of Mission Beach. If you would like to try some of Australia's Award Winning Exotic Tropical Wines then this is the place for you. There are many different types to sample, go for a drive and check it out! The Mission Beach Information Station have brochures with more details about the winery so drop in on your way.