Beach Walking

As a Mission Beach local I know I don't walk our beautiful beaches enough. Yesterday I did though, and again remembered why I always love it. Walking along Wongaling Beach we passed many others enjoying the view of Dunk Island as they meandered along with their friends, children and dogs. We were even in the right spot at the right time to watch the sky divers land, a must do adventure in Mission Beach.

Booking your Bus Ticket

If you want to be guaranteed a seat on a Greyhound or Premier bus then you must book first. There are two Mission Beach to Cairns services today who have booked out, that means unless someone doesn't get on the bus then you may not get to where your going when you want to.....oh and that is neither the agent or the bus drivers fault.....as fun as it is to wing it, sometimes you have to plan in advance.

The colour green

What I love about living in Mission Beach is how green it is, all different shades of green. You don't even have to go into the rainforest to see it, although I would strongly recommend any of the walks in Mission Beach that take you for a stroll through there. This is why I don't mind so much when we are having a spot of rain, or even a bit more. On my last visit down south to see my family it was harder to find the green spots. It makes me appreciate how lucky we are here in Tropical North Queensland.

Mission Beach Banana Festival

The Mission Beach State School is holding its annual Banana Festival on Saturday. Visitors are more than welcome to pop in, it is great fun. The Fete starts at 12noon, Live Music (& Bar) from 6pm to late and Fireworks at 8pm. All open to the Public. There are loads of great stalls, games & activities.

Horseshoe Bay Resort

BOWEN: Horseshoe Bay Resort is only 5 kilometres from the relaxed business centre of Bowen ... the Top of the Whitsundays.

Air Whitsunday

AIRLIE BEACH: Seaplane Tours

Enjoy Travellers Resort

CAIRNS: Backpackers

Cape Trib Horse Rides

CAPE TRIBULATION: The only beach ride in Cape Tribulation.

Fantasea Magnetic Island Car Ferry

TOWNSVILLE: Magnetic Island Car Ferry

Cook Street Holidays

TOWNSVILLE: High set renovated old Queenslander set in North Ward, a stroll to The Strand. Longer walk to some of the best restaurants and boutique café’s in Located at 51 Cook Street, Townsville.

Camping

I must say I am in awe of these young things who backpack around Australia with camping gear, they look so weighed down with gear but obviously have the best of fun seeing the real Australia. Mission Beach has some great camping spots, from as little as $10 per night.

Lost Property on Buses

If you are travelling on a Greyhound bus through Mission Beach and the East Coast of Australia, be sure to label all of your bags ( name, phone number etc.) as it is extremely difficult to track your baggage if lost.

Elton John in the North

Oh my! Elton John in Townsville, who could believe it! Book your tickets for December 4th now! Truus is trying to organise a bus to travel down from Misison Beach, book your tickets and then contact her to book your spot on the bus: truus.biddlecombe@bigpond.com If all 53 spots get filled the trip will be only $16 return.

Centaur Guest House

MAGNETIC ISLAND: The Worlds 1st 'Backpacker' place. Centaur Guest House is Magnetic Islands only small hostel offering 'small, clean and friendly' accommodation.

Dolphins!!!

If you have never jet skied off Dunk Island you must go!! Me and my partner hired one of the skis from Dunk Jet Sports and headed out towards Bedarra Island. I am pleased to say that is was me who noticed some fins coming out of the water. Next thing we knew we were surrounded by a pod of dolphins!!! Can you imagine that....we obviously turned off the ski and spent a good ten minutes watching and hearing these beautiful creatures. It is a moment I will never forget for as long as I live. So if you are staying in Mission Beach, get yourself over to Dunk Island, you may get lucky...we did!

Waters Edge The Strand

TOWNSVILLE: Previously known as Reef International, the newly renovated Waters Edge The Strand boasts one of the best locations in Townsville. Waters Edge The Strand is just a couple of steps to the beautiful blue waters of Cleveland Bay. Located at 63-64 The Strand North Ward,
Townsville.

Hook Island

AIRLIE BEACH: One of the Whitsunday Islands

Busy Weekend

Well it is all going to happen in Mission Beach this weekend! It is the banana festival, the only school fete I know that has a live band, a bar & fire works! The IGA Car Rally is also on and will be finishing at the Mission Beach Resort. So here's to blue skies and great fun for all.

Tucker Truck

Offering an onsite service from Monday to Friday from smoko to lunch. Featuring tasty, healthy cuisine. Phone Richelle on 0417 636 629.

Loving winter in Mission Beach

I have just returned from a quick trip down south, I can tell you that it has made me realise just how fabulous it is to be in Mission Beach in winter. I'm sitting here at work looking out the front door at the bright and sunny day, I can't wait to get home, grab my towel and a good book and head down to the beach. Of course I may have to again text my friends down south to remind them that life is good in Mission Beach..........I'm sure they want to know!