Driving around Mission

After a failed first attempt I finally got my learners license yesterday, YAY !!!!! Now I can drive around beautiful Mission Beach as much as I like.

Travellers Hideaway

MAGNETIC ISLAND: Most backpackers say staying with us, with our great, cozy atmosphere, is just like staying at a friends place. With all day funky tunes and friendly staff it's a great place to chill out and relax. Take a break from your busy backpacker's life and recharge at Hideaway for a while, before you move on to the next party place…

skydiving weather

Here in Mission Beach the weather looks like it's finally starting to fine up, hopefully it lasts for more than a day ! A friend and I were due to go skydiving last weekend, unfortunately we had to cancel because of the dicey weather, hopefully this weekend we will have more luck =)

New Mayor

Congratulations to Bill Shannon who is now the Mayor of Cassowary Coast Regional Council. We are hoping the new amalgamated shire will mean that Mission Beach will be an even better place to live and visit.

Blue Horizon Resort

AIRLIE BEACH: Blue Horizon Airlie Beach creates the perfect setting for a Whitsunday holiday. Whether looking for a romantic getaway, a family friendly destination, or somewhere to mix work with pleasure Blue Horizon Apartments can cater for all tastes.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to our lovely trainee who is celebrating her sweet sixteen in Mission Beach today, unfortunately her planned present, a skydive, may not happen today due to the rain that is falling as we speak, I guess we will have to wait a bit longer to hear how she enjoyed landing on the beach in Mission Beach.

Council Elections

Residents of Mission Beach are voting for the first time on the new amalgamated council. The Johnstone & Cardwell Shires have joined together to become the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.
Good luck to all the running candidates. May Mission Beach reap the benefits of the new Council in coming years eg: A new swimming pool!!!

Stuck in Mission Beach

Its been a bit wet here in Mission Beach today. The roads between Tully and Mission Beach and El Arish and Mission Beach were cut off with flood waters. We had some very soggy and not too happy travellers.......but hey....who could complain about being stuck in beautiful Mission Beach for an extra day. All roads are clear now and traffic has returned to normal.

Sending Freight

If you are sending freight on the bus you really need to think about wrapping it carefully. We take lots of care with your parcel here in Mission Beach but cannot be sure if others will do the same. Personally I am a real bubble wrap fan!

Sending photos home for Mum

One of the things I have found with travellers, particularly the girls, is that they love to send home photos to Mum, just so she can see that you are safe and well. Here at Mission Beach Information Station you can print your photos, download them to email or save to a disk. Come in and make your Mum happy!

Lovely cool weather

I must admit to really enjoying the cooler weather we have here in Mission Beach at the moment. I went for a walk on the beach at Bingil Bay with a friend last night and it was just lovely, a cool breeze was blowing the whole time. So if your a local or visitor get out there and enjoy the outdoors.

LIfe is fun

Life is fun in Mission Beach. Even in the wet season it is still great to stroll along the beach, through the rainforest or to laze around reading a book or 5!

Mum is coming to visit

I have been spending the last 18 months telling my family how wonderful Mission Beach is, and now my Mum is coming to see for herself. I'm really looking forward to taking her on a trip to Dunk Island, we will get out and do some of the rainforest walks, a walk on the beach will be a must and she may even be interested in a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef. May won't come around quick enough for me!

Enjoying the Whitsundays

We now have up-to-date information on sailing the Whitsundays. One of the owners of Mission Beach Information Station has just returned from a fabulous trip on Whitsunday Magic, a beautiful boat if the photos are anything to go by. Even though the weather wasn't great he still had a really really good time, and as he was sailing around he spotted many of the other boats we can help you book. Come in and see us before you leave Mission Beach!

Road flooding

Last Sunday my attempt to make it from Mission Beach to Cairns was cut short at El Arish. The rivers were rising, visibility was nil and it would have been impossible for me to make it home again. Luckily the rain has eased and the roads are now open, i might have better luck this sunday.

Having some perspective

One of the things we understand here at Mission Beach Information Station is just how important your holiday is, that there has been a lot of time, effort and money gone in to the planning and actual event. We also know that sometimes the best laid plans go awry....this is where its really important not to lose perspective, to go with the flow, to be flexible and be willing to change your plans at the drop of a hat, because you are on holidays and you want to have fun!

Job well done

Well done to Kerrie from Mission Beach Information Station who managed to calmly get everyone on a special Greyhound bus that came from Cairns to Tully to take passengers back to Cairns. She made the drivers job easier and everyone was pleased to be getting on with their holiday. As wonderful as Mission Beach is when you've gotta, you've gotta go.

Be careful on the roads

If your traveling between Cairns and Mission Beach then please be careful. The has been a lot of rain about over the last 4 days and the roads are flooded in places, and wet and slippery everywhere. Please keep yourself updated via RACQ and local visitor centres.

Just Saskia

Great new cafe and gift shop.... this great cafe serves fresh juices, salads, bruschettas, sweets and fabulous coffee. Cafe seats 30 people and BYO is available. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 4pm. Located at South Mission Beach. Phone 4068 9337. Bookings preferred for larger groups.

JJ Backpackers

CAIRNS: Small, safe, clean and friendly backpackers