Yongala Historic Lodge

Intimate, stylish and indulgent, the Historic Yongala Lodge combines gracious old world charm and modern convenience to create a motel like no other. Located 80m from the picturesque beaches and parks of the Strand and only a short walk to all of the popular destinations, why would you stay anywhere else?

White Water Rafting

Well I finally went rafting on the fantastic Barron River yesterday. It was pretty damn cold but the enjoyment of it all soon made me forget about that. I think I am game enough to tackle the 'mighty' Tully River now!! Its world renown and only a short distance from Mission Beach. You too can spend a day half day on the Barron River or a full day on the Tully River. Come into the
Mission Beach Information Station and we can fill you in on the details.

Its a bright sunny day today

If your lucky enough to be in Mission Beach today, then you know what a bright sunny day it is. I wish I wasn't working so I could go out and enjoy it. A walk on the beach looking out at Dunk Island would be a great way to spend the afternoon I think.

Sea Patrol is coming back

The good news for Mission Beach is that Sea Patrol are coming back to film the third series. We love having the cast and crew in town and look forward to seeing them in September.

Friends are coming back

After 6 months or so away from Mission Beach friends of mine are returning, and I can't wait. They are like the rest of us and realised just now fantastic it is here, our own piece of paradise.

Eating out!

There are so many restaurant, cafe and bar options in Mission Beach that sometimes its hard to choose where to eat. Last night I dined at Jetty's Cafe & Bar with friends, and all three of us enjoyed our meals. It is great to be spoilt for choice I think, so if your a visitor or a local to Mission Beach and don't want to cook then you don't have too!

Banana Festival

Mission Beach is once again looking forward to the annual Banana Festival held at the
Mission Beach Primary School. Held on Saturday 16th August this year. There will be a full moon at the same time so get out and do some howling at the festival!!

First Swim of the Year

I had my first swim in the ocean off beautiful Mission Beach on the weekend. It was so nice. I went back for seconds on Sunday.The cold weather didn't last very long and it wont be long until its pool party time again!!

Whale Watching

My friend had a lovely afternoon yesterday sitting down at the beach in Mission Beach watching a mother whale and her calf playing in the water between the mainland and Dunk Island. He said it was absolutely awesome. I wish now I hadn't been at work and could have been enjoying one of natures best with him.

Oaks Lagoon Port Douglas

PORT DOUGLAS: Located just a short 3 minute stroll to Four Mile Beach and the action of fishing, sailing and kite surfing, the new Oaks Lagoons Port Douglas offers a relaxed getaway.

Sunsea Cruises

TOWNSVILLE: Great Barrier Reef Day Trips with snorkelling and scuba diving. Spend a full day at Kelso Reef. Glass bottom boat tours available.

Port Douglas YHA - Port O'Call Lodge

PORT DOUGLAS: Port O'Call Lodge is a four green star eco lodge.

The Bay Apartments

HERVEY BAY: The Bay Apartments offer you the best in resort accommodation with breathtaking northerly ocean views, right on The Esplanade. New, modern and incredibly spacious,The Bay is the perfect holiday location for families or for anyone who enjoys room to move and to enjoy the latest in contemporary design with comfort.

Caboolture Motel

CABOOLTURE: Situated right in central Caboolture and with easy access to an endless host of attractions the Caboolture Motel provides above 4 star service at below three star prices. Guests' stay at Caboolture Motel is guaranteed to be memorable.

Tandem Skydive Airlie Beach

AIRLIE BEACH: Skydive directly over the fantastic Whitsunday Islands.

Travelling on Greyhound

For those of you travelling on a Greyhound bus, Mission Beach is not a rest area, ( it is a drop off and pickup point only ) this means do not go to the toilet, buy food or drink or go for a walk.......you will get left behind. It happened again to two girls today, all of their gear was left on the bus, not just their backpacks but their bags with passport, wallets etc. Not a fun thing to happen while on holidays.

School Camp =)

Tully once again proved why it's been named the wettest town in Australia. It's a pitty the rains had to fall whilst I was on school camp at Murray Falls ( approx. 1hr from Mission Beach) . Our camp ground was almost evacuated because of rising rivers and we were all cold and wet for 4 days. By far the highlight of the camp was attempting to float home-made rafts (with 20 kids on each) down the swollen Murray River. Most of us were very unsuccessful as parts of our rafts floated away before we could actually get on them. Apart from the rain, the camp was a great success and I would recommend Murray Falls to anybody looking for a nice place for a swim, picnic or camping spot.

Big day yesterday

I had a friend call me to ask if I could help her out, she needed me to drive from Mission Beach to Cairns, catch a charter flight to Georgetown ( inland ) and then drive the 4.5hrs back to Cairns to return a rental car, and then drive home to Mission Beach. It was a big day but quite fun, particularly as it was a small 4 seater plane and I was able to sit next to the pilot as I was the only passenger, how cool is that!

South Johnstone Butchers

Coming back to Mission Beach from the Atherton Tablelands on Monday, I came through the little town of South Johnstone. This was excellent I thought at I pulled up at the butchers there. Its one of the best butcher shops in Australia. He smokes his own hams and meats and salamis are made on the premises. Mmmm...mmmm Oh yeh...my double smoked pork chops were a real hit last night. I will be going back to stock up sooner rather than later!!!

The Best Beach

Some lovely NZ tourists came into the Mission Beach Information Station today and told me that Mission Beach was by far the best beach they had been to in Australia. Funny...they didn't have to tell me. I already knew :) !!!