Mission Beach is one of the few unspoilt pieces of paradise still available on the Far North Queensland Coast, with a year-round climate of 18 - 32 Degrees C. A relaxed community with a laidback lifestyle and casual sophistication, Mission Beach sits perfectly between lush World Heritage rainforest and fourteen kilometres of pristine white beaches gently lapped by the tranquil, clear blue Coral Sea. Offshore (just minutes by fast water taxi), the resort islands of Dunk and Bedarra laze in the sun.

Galleries and studios, coffee shops and fine restaurants abound. There's also deep-sea fishing, reef cruises, white water rafting, windsurfing, and sailing, water skiing paraflying, snorkelling, sky diving on the beach. Bush walking, horse riding, golf, monthly markets and more.

Mission Beach is secluded, yet not remote, and just far enough away to maintain it's unique charm - an hour and a half easy driving from Cairns International Airport along National Highway 1. Great natural beauty, lush rainforests, superb beaches and many tropical islands just offshore plus easy access to The Great Barrier Reef means that Mission Beach really does have it all!

Getting Here All major coach lines operate between Cairns and Townsville and air-conditioned coaches travel direct from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach. Hire cars are available at both Cairns and Townsville Airports. Fly into Dunk Island and a short trip by water taxi will take you to Mission Beach. Driving time from Cairns is approximately 1.5 hours and Townsville 2.5 hours. The trip along the Bruce Highway from both centres is comfortable and scenic. Set in its own pocket of tropical rainforest is the jewel of the Cassowary Coast...Mission Beach, 14 kilometres of magnificent golden sandy beaches, with Dunk Island just off our shore. Climate October-March 20 - 32 April-September 18 - 26 Travelling From Cairns Heading south from Cairns you reach the sugar town of Babinda with its huge mill working 24 hours a day during sugar cane harvesting season. The turn off to The Boulders takes you to a series of spectacular cascades and pools full of adventure and perhaps some mystery! Shortly after Babinda is Josephine Falls, a perfect spot to stop for a swim before lunch. Innisfail is the region's largest town and home to the Johnstone River Crocodile Farm offering a diverse number of animals to feed, see or pat! Mourilyan with its Sugar Museum and harbour are next as you travel down the highway and provide an interesting insight into all facets of growing and transporting sugar cane. A short journey inland will bring you to the magnificent Paronella Park before rejoining the highway just north of the turn off to Mission Beach. Travelling from Townsville Many points of interest can be seen by travelling north from Townsville, the first being Frosty Mango highway and its delicious range of home-made ice cream. Two spectacular sets of waterfalls, Jourama and Wallaman, are a must to see before reaching the unique Ingham Cemetery. The incredible Lucinda Pier is a short drive off the highway and an amazing sight. As you traverse the Cardwell Ranges, breathtaking views of famous Hinchinbrook Island are well worth stopping for to take some photos. The last stop before Tully and the turn off to Mission Beach is Murry Falls, a lovely spot for a picnic and a swim.