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 :) !!!

Good weather forecast

Its looking like great weather forecast for Mission Beach over the next couple of days, so if your here visiting then get yourself out to the Great Barrier Reef, visit Dunk Island by sea kayak, ferry or water taxi, White Water Raft the Tully River or do a Skydive and land on our beautiful beach. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and we at the Mission Beach Information Station can help you to choose.

Island Sailing from Mission Beach

If your in Mission Beach and interested in sailing then you should enjoy "The Otherside". Its a 10.97 metre blue water catamaran. They offer a relaxing cruise around the local coast and islands, including Dunk, Timana, Bedarra, Wheeler and Combe. Come in and see us at the Mission Beach Information Station and we will help you make it happen.

Accommodation in Cairns

It seems that the backpacker hostels in Cairns are busy this weekend, so if your travelling from Mission Beach today please call in and see us at the Mission Beach Information Station first. We can help you find somewhere to stay before you leave, that way you don't have to hunt around yourself when you arrive.

Leaving Mission Beach

We have had some lovely visitors staying in Mission Beach, and coming in to the Mission Beach Information Station every other day to work on their laptop. Today they told me that this is probably their last time in as they have to head off to Sydney on Sunday. I can't believe how quickly their six week visit has gone, its easy to spend that much time in such a beautiful spot...... thats why we live here.

Market Days

Its Monster Market time at Mission Beach again this weekend. They are always fantastic. Lots of local produce available. However this weekend I am going to go to the Yungaburra Markets on the Atherton Tablelands. They are on the last Saturday of each month. For 12 years now I have been trying to get there and this weekend I am finally going!!. Staying at the historic Yungaburra Pub will just top off a great weekend.

Bendigo Bank Community Branch

It's an exciting day in Mission Beach today with the opening of the Bendigo Bank Community Branch. Well done to the hardworking committee and the shareholders who have made this happen, its a fabulous asset to our town.

Dogs and Coconutz

Did you know that most dogs like eating coconuts. I hadn't had a coconut for a while so I strolled down to Mission Beach where there is always an abundance of coconuts. Brought a few home and opened them up and the dogs just zoomed on in for their share. Even my normally meat eating canines love it.

White Water Rafting

We have a big television here at the Mission Beach Information Station showing people having a great time white water rafting on the Tully River. Its a short drive from Mission Beach and with two companies running tours you can most times get to go on the day you want....a must for all thrill seekers. I keep looking at the screen and it makes me want to go again.

Sunny at the moment

Its looking pretty sunny outside today here in Mission Beach. It is forecast for scattered showers over the weekend but I'm hoping that they are wrong about this. At only 10/15 knots it is a great time to go out to the Reef for some snorkelling or scuba diving or a spot of fishing. Whatever you choose I hope you have fun!

Murray Falls

This Sunday I leave for a week long school camp at Murray Falls, a lovely spot about 45mins from Mission Beach. Murray Falls is a great camping, day tripping and swimming spot. Hopefully the rain will hold off for a few days for us to enjoy it !

Kurrimine Beach Horse Rides

KURRIMINE BEACH: Have a great time riding horses along the 20 kilometres of beach line available for your enjoyment. The ride takes place in a marine park on the edge of coastal jungle and the sea. Only 30 minutes drive from Mission Beach.

Gig guide

If your a local or a visitor to Mission Beach you will still be interested in the entertainment and activities happening around town. Don't forget to check out our Gig Guide, its easy to find, straight from our home page of the Mission Beach Information Station website. The page is updated as soon as the information comes to us!

Kurrimine Beach Horse Rides

A new Horse riding venue has set up in the Mission Beach area. Kurrimine Beach Horse Rides is only about a 1/2 hour drive from Mission Beach. Enjoy up to 20 km's of beach riding in the pristine environment of Kurrimine Beach on the edge of coastal jungle and Marine Park. All riding abilities are catered for so come along and join them for a ride. Come into the Mission Beach Information Station for more info and maps. Giddyup! What are you waiting for?

The Python & The Green Tree Frog

I was amazed yesterday to walk into my outdoor bathroom and hear the last crying croak from my resident green tree frog who has been living in the laundry tub for the last year or so. Yes I did cry but as the most amazing metalic blue tree python slithered back out to the forest with my friend half consumed I did witness the beauty of this place we live in right there.....in my bathroom!! Mission Beach still has that natural beauty and all the critters within it (except my green tree frog). I hope we can keep it that way for a while yet.

Rain rain go away

It's the first day of a new school term for me and it's bucketing down here in Mission Beach. I would much rather be watching movies in bed.