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Skydiving in Mission Beach

Today is the most fabulous day for a skydive in glorious Mission Beach. I booked a young fellow for a skydive yesterday. He is jumping today. Its his 14th birthday and he was just so excited!!! The legal age to jump is 14 so its a day he has been looking forward to for a long time. Have fun Lochlin!!!

Busy Weekend in Mission

On the weekend of the 19th of July, there are a couple of weddings as well a surf lifesaving carnival happening here in Mission Beach. I was looking for accommodation for a family this morning and a lot places were already booked out . . . so if your thinking about visiting us on that weekend, its best to book as soon as possible.

The Big Night

Well tonight is the big night everyone has been waiting for in Mission Beach. Its the celebration of the re launch of The Elandra Resort (previously The Horizon). The theme is 'safari glamour' so it will be fantastic to see everybody out tonight in their finest. Singer Grace Jones from America is the nights big act. Wow!!! Its going to be a big one!!

Woolies is finally here !!

Wow it's all happening here in Mission Beach. Today Woolworths had its grand opening next door and judging by the packed car park, its a big hit with the locals, I can't wait to go in and check it out!!

Film Crew Back In Town

Its great to see the film crew for 'Sea Patrol' coming back into Mission Beach. They certainly liven up the town when they are here. We love them!! Welcome back everybody!!

New Big Screen

The Mission Beach Information Station has a fantastic new TV. Its a really big flat screen so if you book your Skydive ticket here with us you can play your DVD on it. WOW!!!! Be on the big screen so you and all your friends can watch!!

Wild Croc Tours

The River Rat Eco Cruise down the Hull River at Mission Beach is back in action as of 23 June. Anyone coming to the far north and wanting to see crocodiles in their natural habitat should c

ertainly not miss this. Guaranteed to see crocodiles on this 'sunset cruise' with a difference!!

Cold Night in Mission.

Last night the temperature here in Mission Beach got down to a very cold 10 degrees . . looks like winter has finally hit us.

Strong Wind Warning

Mission Beach isn't usually a windy place but today on this sunny Sunday we have a strong wind warning. Damn we just can't get the weather right lately.The rain goes away and the we get the wind instead. Oh well !!

Exam's finally over

I had the last of my mid-semester exams this morning , thank god for that ! Now I can get back to work here at the Mission Beach Information Station and enjoy all that beautiful Mission Beach has to offer.

Seeing a Cassowary

My Mum came to visit me in Mission Beach for 10 days at the end of May, and I am sad to say that she did not get to see a cassowary. Yesterday I was driving to Cairns and managed to see one walking along the side of the road and thought about how unlucky Mum was not to see this most amazing animal that we locals here at Mission Beach are so proud of.

Roundabouts!!

Well it looks like Mission Beach has its first roundabout. Wow!!! We really are becoming modernized here! When do we see the first set of traffic lights? Hopefully not in my time....

The Elandra at Mission Beach

For those who know Mission Beach you may remember visiting or staying at The Horizon, it has had a face lift and has come back as The Elandra at Mission Beach. From the accounts I have heard so far it is quite fabulous, so if your in town and looking for a great place to stay or would like to dine out then the new look restaurant is a very good option on both counts.

Not visiting Mission Beach

I will be driving from Mission Beach to Airlie Beach this weekend because my friend from PNG is competing in the Outrigger Regatta on Hamilton Island. I'm disappointed that she can't visit Mission Beach while she is back in the country, as there is so much I want to show her about this fabulous place I live in, oh well hopefully next time.

Walking in Mission Beach

I was shown a great walk in Mission Beach yesterday. You start at the end of Bingil Bay beach and walk through the rainforest around Ninney Point and on to Brooks Beach. As it isn't a National Park walk it is not maintained so in places it has quite an off road feeling but was absolutely fabulous all the same. Next time we are going to pack a picnic to enjoy on Brooks Beach, and I think most of the time you would have it all to yourself.......just lovely!

A new addition to town

We have a new addition to Mission Beach, friends of mine had a lovely baby boy yesterday, after a bit of a wait they are really pleased to welcome him to the family.....Congratulations!

Woolworths in Mission

Mission Beach finally has a major supermarket, Woolworth's started going up a few months ago and it's nearly finished, how exciting !! Hopefully it will be ready for opening before the end of this month.

Back in Mission Beach

Well I am back in beautiful Mission Beach after a fantastic weekend sailing in the Whitsundays. Its nice there but I reckon you can't beat Mission Beach. Its so laid back, tropical and untouched (so far). Lets hope it stays that way!!

Little bit of rain around

There has been a little bit of rain around in Mission Beach for the long weekend, not enough to stop people from enjoying themselves though. The good thing is that even if its wet its not cold and thats what I love about not living down south anymore.