Dingo's Backpacker Adventure Resort

RAINBOW BEACH: Located on beautiful Rainbow Beach, just 15 minutes from Fraser Island, Dingo’s Backpacker Adventure Resort is truly heaven on earth. Experience it for yourself.

Lake Tinaroo Terraces

LAKE TINAROO: Lake Tinaroo Terraces is the newest Atherton Tablelands accommodation, offering absolute lakefront lodges on the shores of Lake Tinaroo. Only one and a half hours west of Cairns.

Tropical Diving

AIRLIE BEACH: Cruise, dive or learn to dive at the lovely Whitsundays. Family run business.

too cute, how do they survive

What is it with the cute young lads? How do they survive? We just had Mr 19 year old English cutie who has been in Australia for only 5 days and has already lost 2 plastic cards...... he has $50 in his pocket until he can get to a bank. The nearest bank to Mission Beach is in Tully, a $20 bus fare, and it's not open until Monday. What's the bet one of us softens up and organises a lift for him, we have already sourced the cheapest accommodation and suggested that he asks if he can mow the lawn for beer money! Good luck to him and all the other cuties out there!

Quarterdecks Harbour Retreat

HERVEY BAY: Located within the Boat Harbour precinct, offering unrivalled service, designer collection furniture, and warm Fraser Coast hospitality. The 61 Villa retreat is of contemporary design with a distinct touch of luxury. Guests may choose from a one or two-bedroom villa with private courtyard or the more spacious two level three-bedroom villa with media lounge or better still the deluxe three level villas that can sleep up to eight guests, with a massive master bedroom on the third level with a large spa in the ensuite.

Dalrymple Tourist Van Park

CHARTERS TOWERS: Consider yourself invited to experience our wonderfully warm country hospitality and ideal facilities at the Dalrymple Tourist Van Park

Friends

I am very excited as we have friends coming for the weekend. They used to live in Mission Beach, but have moved to Brisbane....why did they leave???? Anyway we are going to the Reef at the weekend, and I can not wait to go snorkeling again, it was so beautiful!!! They have never been to this part of the Reef so they are very excited too. They are diving, which is something I must learn to do soon....roll on Sunday!

mission perfect

cant believe how wonderful the weather is, flat seas, blue skies.......how lucky people on holidays are, must admit living here in Mission Beach is also way cool!

Being Young, Living in Mission Beach

There are so many opportunities for young people going to school in and around Mission Beach. I spent my primary school years at Mission Beach State School and i now attend Tully State High School. Many people believe small country schools won't provide as many opportunities for young people as apposed to larger city schools. This is far from the truth. Recently i was given the opportunity to participate in a program called YAA ( Young Achievement Australia). YAA is an organization that enables young people to establish, run and liquidate their own company. Over the past 8 months, myself as well as 18 of my fellow class mates have been running an extremely successful company and we have gained may life long skills.Last week myself as well as another class member went down to Townsville to present our company in front of a panel of business people. Seven other schools and university's from Townsville also presented their company's . From this day judges decided on which company's would win which award. Overall Tully State High School won 9 out of 10 awards, including Company Of the Year and Business Person of the Year. We are now going to compete in Brisbane at the state finals. Going to a smaller country school has definitely given me many opportunities to excel in my chosen subject area.

Koolamarra

Koolamarra
4 Bedroom Fully Self-Contained
Sleeps up to 10 people with 2 x king bed and 6 x single bed. Ideal for 2 families with 2 main bedrooms, each with the own semi-ensuite and French doors opening onto deck with magnificent views. Features include:

Fully equipped designer kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, gas, etc)
Fully furnished with Balinese furnishings
TV, VCR, DVD and sound system
Outdoor entertaining area and barbeque
Full laundry, linen and bath towels provided
Pool with deck
Magnificent views of Dunk and Bedarra Islands from large timber deck

Cassowary sighting

Finally, after countless trips from Mission Beach to Cairns and back, I was able to show some of our Sea Patrol visitors not one but three cassowaries in the same day. I was so excited! It's one of the most frequent questions that we get here at the Information Station.....Where can I see a cassowary? Of course we just can't guarantee a sighting so to see three was just great.

Rain rain go away!!!

I don't mind the rain at all in Mission Beach because I am here all the time so a bit of rain can be pleasant at times. The thing is I work at Mission Beach Information Station, and when I book day trips for people or skydives, the weather can stop them going or just not let them see things they would have seen on a clear day!! It is frustrating because you feel disappointed for them. So please get shining again sun and save the rain for the wet season!!!!

Hidden spots that Locals know

It really pays to chat to a local when you are in Mission Beach. We know some hidden little spots that are great fun....... so pop in for a chat and we might just let you in on the secrets......where to go to see turtles, where the best climbing trees are and some nice quiet swimming spots.

PhotoTeller Creative

Come into our shop and have a play with the new PhotoTeller Creative digital photo booth. Instantly print your digital photos or create an album, coffee cup, t-shirt, keyring or even a canvas print from your favorite images. Digital camera, mobile phone camera, CD or images from the internet!

Planning verse flexibility

Just another quick reminder to travellers coming to Mission Beach and the East Coast of Australia, for many of you planning is a little scary, let us help, we will not plan your every move, but we will make sure you dont miss out on great sailing trips, skydives, rafting, snorkeling adventures, etc because you failed to get organised. You can plan and be flexible, ask us how.

Palace Backpackers- Hervey Bay

HERVEY BAY: Newest apartment-style hostel in Hervey Bay. 5 minute walk from the beach and esplanade. Loads of fun!

Staying in Mission Beach

Its a funny thing but I have been living in Mission Beach for over a year now and finally I am getting an opportunity to visit so many of the wonderful accommodation places here. I was lucky enough to get a job with Sea Patrol while they are filming here in Mission Beach, there are lots of cast and crew staying in town, and they are scattered throughout the beach. So if your thinking of a visit to Mission Beach just remember there will be somewhere to stay for all tastes and budgets.

Proserpine River Eco Tours

AIRLIE BEACH: Locally owned and operated, we hold Advanced Eco Certification with Ecotourism Australia, and our tour has a distinctive nature focus. The highlight of our Safari is spotting crocodiles on Proserpine River, but the region boasts an abundance of other Australian native wildlife including birds, reptiles, mammals and indigenous flora.

Tropical Weather

Well folks it has heated up, our lame winter is over and it is getting hot, hot, hot. Gotta love living in tropical Mission Beach. Yesterday we had a classic tropical day, with a bright morning, thundering afternoon and overnight rain.

Mission Awareness on the Reef

Educational and fun full colour presentation the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. A must for anyone traveling to the reef or with a passion for nature. Sessions are generally held on a Friday night at the Progress Hall in north Mission Beach. Call Pete Faulkner on 0439 490 088 for further information and bookings.