The sun is back

I have friends visiting me here in Mission Beach, they have travelled from cold and wet Melbourne. Brought along on the trip is a new kite board which got a good workout yesterday down at South Mission Beach. The sun was out and there was a bit of wind around, the two things you need to make it a great day. It looks like awesome fun and I hope I get to have a go before they go home.

Mission Impossible (Beach Shuttle)

Good news for Mission Beach is that Calypso Coaches have taken over the running of the local bus, Mission Impossible ( Beach Shuttle ). This service links the 4 villages of Mission Beach on a daily basis, and this is something that we really need for both locals and visitors to our town.

Glad to be home!

I have been away from Mission Beach for 2 weeks, holidaying with my family in Victoria, and I can tell you that I am really glad to be home. It is good to go away every now and then so that I realise just how much I love living here. If your planning a holiday here then give us a call at the Mission Beach Information Station and we will help you enjoy Mission Beach as much as we do.

Halfway Stop

Mission Beach is approximately halfway between Townsville and Cairns. So if you are travelling along the Bruce Highway its only a small but very picturesque diversion to turn off the Bruce Highway and come and have a look around beautiful Mission Beach. If you drop into the
Mission Beach Information station we will give you a free map and info on what to see and do in the area. Happy travelling!!

Rain

Its still raining in Mission Beach. Its been so wet in Mission Beach this year. Will it ever stop!!!

Rain rain go away

Its been raining for about 5 days straight now in Mission Beach. The weather man/woman says its going to be sunny sunny sunny from Tuesday onwards. Lets hope so. Mission Beach has seen enough rain so far this year!!

Lonesome Trio

The fantastic 'Lonesome Trio' are back in Mission Beach tomorrow night playing at Scotty's Bar & Grill from 6pm in the Front Bar. The duo have been coming to Mission Beach for quite some time now. Their original music is refreshing and entertaining. Come along tomorrow night and see for yourself. Bring Mum....its Mothers Day!!

Stinger Season Nearly Over

Its Mothers Day on Sunday and its usually around this time of year that the stinger season ends. We do need to wait for the official word though before we venture back into the water without stinger suits or stinger nets. I can't wait. Its the best part about living in Mission Beach. The beautiful winter weather and the warm tropical waters. Where else would you want to be other than magical Mission Beach this winter??

Tully River Rafting

The Tully River is regarded as the BEST RAFTING RIVER across both Australia and New Zealand, and is an absolute must do adventure activity for anyone visiting Cairns or Mission Beach. Mission Beach is the closer town to the river so spend less time on the bus and depart from Mission Beach . You can book your trip at the Mission Beach Information Station. We are located at the Big Cassowary in Wongaling Beach

Tropical Hibiscus Holiday Caravan Park

Set among lush rainforest the Tropical Hibiscus Holiday Caravan Park at Mission Beach has a lot to offer. Located a short walk away from 14 kilometres of palm fringed beaches and only minutes to beautiful Dunk Island, The Tropical Hibiscus Holiday Caravan Park is an ideal destination for your holiday accommodation in Mission Beach

Tropical Hibiscus Holiday Caravan Park

Set among lush rainforest the Tropical Hibiscus Holiday Caravan Park at Mission Beach has a lot to offer. Located a short walk away from 14 kilometres of palm fringed beaches and only minutes to beautiful Dunk Island, The Tropical Hibiscus Holiday Caravan Park is an ideal destination for your holiday accommodation in Mission Beach

Mission Beach Idol

Mission Beach Resort is currently running an 'Idol' competition. Every Sunday between 1.30 - 5.30 with the final on 31st May. First Prize $1,000. Have you got what it takes to be the first
Mission Beach Idol? If so get on down and be in the running!!

PK's Jungle Village

Budget Resort Accommodation for backpackers, travellers and locals minutes - from the beach, in the heart of Cape Tribulation, surrounded by the Daintree Cape Tribulation World Heritage Rainforest of Australia.

Mission Beach Information Station

The Mission Beach Information Station is your one-stop shop with the fastest internet connections in Mission Beach as well as Skype, CD & DVD burning, card readers and printing services.

Sunny Day

Its a lovely lovely sunny day here in Mission Beach. The winter chill is in the air and its my favourite time of year. The tourists are coming back again and its just great to be living in
Mission Beach

How big is Australia?

One thing I have noticed with our overseas visitors to Mission Beach is that they are not really aware of how big Australia is. This means when they are planning their holiday they sometimes get caught out by the distance they need to travel from one place to the other, and end up missing out. Visit the Mission Beach Information Station and we will help you schedule your stops and tours so you don't miss out on anything!

Coral Sea Kayaking

Come and enjoy Dunk Island as nature intended. Sea Kayaking is an active, fun and eco-friendly way to explore the tropical waters. Glide silently over the fringing reef, spotting turtles and rays. Spend the day relaxing on a sandy beach, take a rainforest walk or go for a snorkel. Learn about the island, reef ecology and aboriginal and pioneering history from your friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Extended trips such as 3 day Tropical Island Kayak and 5 & 7 day Hinchinbrook Is & Family Is. trips as available. Mission Beach Information Station can help you book these tours.

Great Barrier Reef

There are two companies that visit the Great Barrier Reef from Mission Beach. If you would like to take advantage of the lovely weather we are enjoying here at the moment then let us know and we can help you book a trip with Calypso or Quick Cat. You can snorkel, scuba dive or even enjoy a glass bottom viewing boat, sounds just lovely doesn't it.

The Butternut Cottage

The Butternut Cottage in Mission Beach is closing down, but not for another month, so come in to the shop at Wongaling Beach Shopping Centre before the end of May to get a bargain.

Mission Beach

Mission Beach is a unique holiday destination where the wonders of world heritage rainforest meet the blue waters of the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. Mission Beach is best known for its three awe-inspiring environments, comprising:

• fourteen kilometres of pristine sandy beach
• world-heritage listed rainforest which is home to the endangered cassowary, and
• the Great Barrier Reef, only a short boat trip away.