Mission Beach
A beautiful beachside town located between Townsville and Cairns, with the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest right on its doorstep. Offering a range of activities from extreme sports to beach relaxation. Mission Beach is perfect for family holidays, eco-adventures, adrenaline seekers and backpackers.
About Mission Beach
A popular holiday destination, Mission Beach is located south of Cairns and is made up of four beach villages – South Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach, North Mission Beach, and Bingil Bay – all of which are linked by a glorious 14km stretch of golden sand.
Top things to do:
- Fish from the shore at South Mission, kayak to Dunk Island, or hire a small boat (known as a tinnie) and explore the Family Island Group.
- Wongaling is where you can catch a water taxi to Dunk Island. It’s also considered the hub by the locals, with its range of cafes, a bottle shop, large supermarket, and smaller speciality stores.
- North Mission is known for its surprisingly large range of restaurants, fashion stores, bars, and beauty salons.
- Take your camera and go cassowary spotting. Mission Beach has Australia's highest density of cassowaries.
- Secluded Bingil Bay, the quietest of the beaches, known as a haven for artists and musicians, and home to the popular Bingil Bay Café.
Adrenaline-pumping activities abound ...
- Skydive, landing on Mission Beach.
- Go whitewater rafting on the Tully River.
- Hire a jet ski or mountain bike.
Accommodation wise, you have a huge range of types to choose from, including hostels and caravan parks to beautiful beachfront holiday homes.
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