Diving the Great Barrier Reef

Mission Beach is the closest access point to the Great Barrier Reef, which means if your a local or a visitor then take a trip out to the Reef with one of the two local operators, Calypso and Quick Cat. I have a friend who is extremely, and I mean extremely keen to go out on the weekend, she says she needs to do it to retain her sanity. Isn't that a great endorsement for diving the Great Barrier Reef.

Eden House Retreat and Mountain Spa

YUNGABURRA: High in the mountains above Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef are the rolling green hills of the Atherton Tableland, one hour’s scenic drive from Cairns and a relaxed four hours drive from Townsville. Situated in the heart of the historic village of Yungaburra lies Eden House Retreat and Mountain Spa. Surrounded by award winning tropical gardens, our luxury cottages and villas offer seclusion and tranquillity within walking distance of Yungaburra’s many restaurants, cafes and craft shops.

A bit of water about

The last couple of days have seen a fair bit of water falling from the sky, so if your leaving Mission Beach to travel south then please come and check in at the Mission Beach Information Station first. Greyhound have cancelled services from Townsville to Mackay, so we may need to reschedule your trip. But don't worry we can help you with accommodation in Mission Beach or Townsville if need be.

What to do in Mission Beach

What can you do in Mission Beach? This is often the first question we get asked by people visiting. It really depends on how adventurous you want to be, skydiving, white water rafting, snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef or even kayak over to Dunk Island. For those that want a more relaxing holiday then you will find a few different walks along the beach or through the rainforest. You can visit the local artist gallery or any number of shops in the villages of Wongaling Beach and North Mission Beach. Whatever option you choose we can help you, just come to visit us at the Mission Beach Information Station.

Enjoying Mission Beach

I was sitting outside at a party last night and commenting on the wonders of living in Mission Beach, even when its raining its not cold, so you can still enjoy outdoor activities, because really what is a little bit of water between friends....down south it can be cold and wet, not as much fun I don't think.

Trivia Night

What a fun night we had on Wednesday, a group of us put together a team for the Trivia Night at the Mission Beach Resort. I'm pretty sure that the reason we had so much fun was not just because we won, that of course was the bonus. So if your a local or a visitor who happens to be here on the right Wednesday night then come along for some fun......... you won't miss us we are the rowdy bunch.

Mission Beach in January

In January my couch becomes the favourite part of the house because the tennis is on, yes I'm a huge fan and for the first time in 5 years I will not be going to the Australian Open in Melbourne.....so here lies my problem, I have to remember that Mission Beach is a fantastic place to live and there are many wonderful things to do outside....and yet even if I do I will still sit on my couch and watch the tennis for the month of January...go the Aussies!

Mission Fitness

Over the past week , after setting my new years resolutions, I have been giving the gym a go, trying to get myself into a "gym junkie" routine. The gym at Mission Beach is a great little spot and I can't wait for the classes to start up again on the 14th.

Movie Weather

The weather here in Mission Beach has been pretty miserable, everything is wet and it makes you feel like staying in bed all day. So . . as I am on school holidays, all i have been doing is lying in bed and watching chick flicks.

Hinchinbrook Island

Visiting Hinchinbrook Island has been one of my favourite things since I moved here to Mission Beach. I love telling locals and visitors alike about how much fun I had when I was there. To prove how right I am a family I booked in for two nights at the Wilderness Lodge on the weekend have extended their stay for a week, how good is that, I love it when I'm right!

Phone not working

If your trying to call us at the Mission Beach Information Station then you will have found that we are not answering, that is only because the phone is not working. Telstra has informed us that they have found the fault and will be sending a technician, the phone should be fixed sometime today.....not very exact I know, so please keep trying because we do want to help you.

Organising your bus ticket

How funny are some people, they try to be organised when phone booking their bus ticket to leave Mission Beach....and then they forget to bring in their booking number so we can take payment and issue them a ticket. It seems to happen at least once a day lately....So remember if you book your Greyhound or Premier bus ticket to take your booking number in when you go to pay!!

Orchid Guest House

TOWNSVILLE: Quality budget accommodation.

Out on the water

I wish I was outside right now, the sun is shining in Mission Beach and I want to be out enjoying it. If I was I would be out at the Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling or diving or hanging out on a boat hoping to catch a fish or two. Sea kayaking over to Dunk Island would be pretty good too I think. Doesn't that sound like the life, I think so, come to Mission Beach and see for yourself!

Magnetic International Resort

MAGNETIC ISLAND: Resort

Many Happy Returns

My turn to wish everyone a Happy New Year, bring on 2008 I say. I can't wait to see what's in store for Mission Beach this year. If you haven't been to our gorgeous town, then make it a reality for 2008, we here at the Mission Beach Information Station can help you have a quiet and relaxing or action packed holiday, just let us know what you prefer. We want to see you have fun!

New Year!!

Well here we are in 2008!!! Weather here at Mission Beach is gorgeous, a great start to the New Year! Hope this year is going to be full of adventures and good times!! I am sure it will be as action packed as 2007!

Home to Mission Beach

On Saturday I came home from a month in Victoria visiting family and friends. You don't know how great it was to come home to Mission Beach, not that I didn't enjoy spending time with everyone, but a month is a long time away. So I'm here to tell you that whether your a local coming back or a visitor to our town, enjoy Mission Beach because it really is a special place!

Questions...

Working at the Mission Beach Information Station you obviously get asked a lot of questions! Some are strange, some different, but some just down right impossible to answer! Yesterday it was raining for most of the day, and unhappy people kept walking in and asking me when it was going to stop!!!! Hilarious. I was tempted to give them all different times during the day, but was scared I would get lynched if my predictions were wrong....anyway the answer is, I have no idea when this rain will stop!!!!

Alligators

Yesterday the weather was horrible and we were sitting at home with nothing to do but still we decided to go for a drive out to Alligators Nest , one of the many local swimming holes. We had a ball !!! So next time your in Mission Beach why not go for a drive out there . .