22 November 2007

Movember!!

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We are nearly at the end of November, and what a hairy time it has been. The guy I work for has had the biggest tache I have ever seen, but ...

Where can I see a crocodile

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I had a couple of visitors come in to see us today and wanted to know where they could see crocodiles in Mission Beach . I explained about t...
21 November 2007

Back to normal in Mission Beach

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My life is finally back to normal now that Sea Patrol has left Mission Beach , I am happily back at work at the Information Station. It was ...

Cairns Habitat Cruises

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CAIRNS: Trinity Inlet Cairns supports a diverse and fascinating ecosystem. Enjoy a calm water cruise with Cairns Habitat Cruises while disco...
18 November 2007

Sea Patrol has left Mission Beach

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It has been fantastic having the Sea Patrol cast and crew back in Mission Beach filming the second series....but of course all good things ...
16 November 2007

School Holidays

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School's nearly finished for the year and I can't wait. Today was the year 12's last day and I only have another 2 weeks to go u...

Drink Water

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Living in the tropics or even if you are just visiting, you must remember the importance of water. Dehydration can bring about lots of horr...
15 November 2007

Cairns Visitors Centre presentation

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Went to Cairns for 1/2 hour yesterday, 4 hours in a Cairn for a 30 minute meeting - the joys of living in the country! Important meeting th...
12 November 2007

Party time

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Last night saw as all at Sonja's 9th birthday celebrations here in Mission Beach . What a gal! Everyone had a fabulous time and had gre...
11 November 2007

Its raining, its pouring

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I know most people don't get excited about rain when they are on holidays, but Mission Beach is looking wonderful and green this mornin...
08 November 2007

Interesting People You Meet

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Over the years we have met some really interesting people who travelled to Mission Beach . One of them is Gordon Dipple, he has great energ...
07 November 2007

Home at last

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I have just returned from a 5 day stint in Brisbane, although it was great fun and i did enjoy the fast paced lifestyle of the city, I am so...
06 November 2007

diary of a small business owner and mum

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Sometimes I think this blog would make a great diary, but scary that everyone could access my trials and tribulations! Being a mum and a sm...
04 November 2007

Adventure Tours

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Australia wide, small group tours.

Lugger Bay

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I was lucky enough to visit a house that overlooks Lugger Bay in Mission Beach . WOW the view was spectacular, you can see Dunk Island, Sout...
02 November 2007

My Sanctuary

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My Sanctuary is five star accommodation

Its not November it is Mou-vember

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It is on again, the local lads are doing it for charity! They are growing their moustaches as big as possible......so keep a look out for t...
01 November 2007

Going to the Big Smoke

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As locals to Mission Beach we love going to the big smoke.....Cairns, it is full of mega people, bright lights and great places to stay.......
31 October 2007

bus time changes

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From time to time Greyhound changes its bus timetables for Mission Beach . The website link from our site has the most up to date bus times...
30 October 2007

Dunk Island Staff

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Staff from Dunk Island love to visit the Mission Beach Information Station on their days off. We have great internet, faxing services, dig...
29 October 2007

Sultry weather

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Love the word sultry, it is just so right for our weather today. We are hot, sticky, humid and tropical. Just what you expect in Mission B...
28 October 2007

Transporting visitors to Mission Beach

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One of my favourite jobs with Sea Patrol is transporting people to Mission Beach . I love telling them all about the area and the great thin...

Air Fraser Island

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FRASER ISLAND: Air Fraser Island is an award winning tourist based air charter service specialising in scenic aerial tours of World Heritage...

Pleasure Divers

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MAGNETIC ISLAND: Pleasure Divers is the only PADI 5 star centre on Magnetic Island, and we have been teaching people to dive for well over a...

Adrenalin Dive

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TOWNSVILLE: Adrenalin Dive is a PADI dive facility situated in Townsville, a rapidly expanding city in the state of North Queensland, in Aus...

Dingo's Backpacker Adventure Resort

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RAINBOW BEACH: Located on beautiful Rainbow Beach, just 15 minutes from Fraser Island, Dingo’s Backpacker Adventure Resort is truly heaven o...

Lake Tinaroo Terraces

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LAKE TINAROO: Lake Tinaroo Terraces is the newest Atherton Tablelands accommodation, offering absolute lakefront lodges on the shores of Lak...

Tropical Diving

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AIRLIE BEACH: Cruise, dive or learn to dive at the lovely Whitsundays. Family run business.
27 October 2007

too cute, how do they survive

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What is it with the cute young lads? How do they survive? We just had Mr 19 year old English cutie who has been in Australia for only 5 da...
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Quarterdecks Harbour Retreat

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HERVEY BAY: Located within the Boat Harbour precinct, offering unrivalled service, designer collection furniture, and warm Fraser Coast hosp...

Dalrymple Tourist Van Park

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CHARTERS TOWERS: Consider yourself invited to experience our wonderfully warm country hospitality and ideal facilities at the Dalrymple Tour...
25 October 2007

Friends

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I am very excited as we have friends coming for the weekend. They used to live in Mission Beach , but have moved to Brisbane....why did they...

mission perfect

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cant believe how wonderful the weather is, flat seas, blue skies.......how lucky people on holidays are, must admit living here in Mission B...
24 October 2007

Being Young, Living in Mission Beach

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There are so many opportunities for young people going to school in and around Mission Beach. I spent my primary school years at Mission Be...
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22 October 2007

Koolamarra

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Koolamarra 4 Bedroom Fully Self-Contained Sleeps up to 10 people with 2 x king bed and 6 x single bed. Ideal for 2 families with 2 main bed...
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21 October 2007

Cassowary sighting

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Finally, after countless trips from Mission Beach to Cairns and back, I was able to show some of our Sea Patrol visitors not one but three ...
19 October 2007

Rain rain go away!!!

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I don't mind the rain at all in Mission Beach because I am here all the time so a bit of rain can be pleasant at times. The thing is I w...
18 October 2007

Hidden spots that Locals know

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It really pays to chat to a local when you are in Mission Beach . We know some hidden little spots that are great fun....... so pop in for ...
16 October 2007

PhotoTeller Creative

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Come into our shop and have a play with the new PhotoTeller Creative digital photo booth. Instantly print your digital photos or create an a...

Planning verse flexibility

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Just another quick reminder to travellers coming to Mission Beach and the East Coast of Australia, for many of you planning is a little sca...
14 October 2007

Palace Backpackers- Hervey Bay

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HERVEY BAY: Newest apartment-style hostel in Hervey Bay. 5 minute walk from the beach and esplanade. Loads of fun!

Staying in Mission Beach

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Its a funny thing but I have been living in Mission Beach for over a year now and finally I am getting an opportunity to visit so many of t...

Proserpine River Eco Tours

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AIRLIE BEACH: Locally owned and operated, we hold Advanced Eco Certification with Ecotourism Australia, and our tour has a distinctive natur...
13 October 2007

Tropical Weather

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Well folks it has heated up, our lame winter is over and it is getting hot, hot, hot. Gotta love living in tropical Mission Beach . Yester...

Mission Awareness on the Reef

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Educational and fun full colour presentation the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. A must for anyone traveling to the reef or with a passi...
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12 October 2007

Croc spotting

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There was a sighting of a croc in Mission Beach a few weeks ago. There was a warning sign in German?? saying that there had been a sighting...

Mission Awareness on the Reef

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Tonight we are attending the local Mission Beach information session on the Great Barrier Reef, will let you all know how it goes! Mission...

White Water Rafting - The sequel

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I can only agree totally with my friend's previous blog about our day out white water rafting. Everything she said was true, the day was...
11 October 2007

Caring for Country

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The 2nd National Indigenous Land and Sea Management conference and festival is now on! The Festival is being held this coming weekend, load...

Denise's Eco Tours

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Explore World Heritage Rainforests with your own personal and fully qualified eco tour guide. Range of tours available, including short tou...
10 October 2007

White Water Rafting

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On Monday a friend from work and myself went White Water Rafting on the mighty Tully River. It was FANTASTIC!!! We had the best day, and the...
09 October 2007

Sam and Chris' Place

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This spacious 2 bedroom, fully self contained ground floor unit offers terrific budget accommodation in a very convenient location. A short...
08 October 2007

Mission Beach rocks

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I so so love my home! We live on 14km of sand, MissionBeach is so so cool.
07 October 2007

Barrier Reef Motel

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INNISFAIL: Innisfail is the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Australia's World Heritage listed Rainforests and the Barrier Reef Mot...

Kuranda Rainforest Park

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KURANDA: Surrounded by some of the most ancient rainforest on the globe, the sheer purity of the air, makes this beautiful part of the world...

Trinity Beach Pacific Apartments

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CAIRNS: Prime Trinity Beach Pacific Apartments offers affordable 4 star accommodation with all apartments fully refurbished in May 2004. Con...

Coral Lodge Bed & Breakfast Inn

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TOWNSVILLE: An inn-teresting place to stay. Budget with style. Quaint, cosy, clean, quiet and close to town.

Deep Sea Divers Den

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CAIRNS: Day Trips, Liveaboard Trips and all PADI Courses.
06 October 2007

The Aquatic Festival

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Here I am at work thinking I would be the only one not at the aquatic festival but here I am at the Mission Beach Information Station with a...
05 October 2007

Aquatic Festival Fun

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The best weekend of the year is here...... Mission Beach 's Aquatic Festival. It is going to be great fun, so head down to the Rotary P...
04 October 2007

Reef Daytripper

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Reef Daytripper can offer you this superb personalised service from Cairns, which normally is only available on a privately owned yacht. En...
02 October 2007

Living in Mission Beach

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I absolutely love living in Mission Beach . On my day off yesterday, my mum and I went for a drive up to Clump Point lookout and watched the...
30 September 2007

Mission comes alive!

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Wow. Mission Beach is full of holidaymakers, Sea Patrol people and the normal assortment of backpackers and farm workers busy on the bananas...

Mission comes alive!

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Wow. Mission Beach is full of holidaymakers, Sea Patrol people and the normal assortment of backpackers and farm workers busy on the bananas...

exploring oz

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I've just come back from exploring my own backyard! What a trip, 6 days and 5 nights traveling up to Cape York from Mission Beach . ...
28 September 2007

Mission Beach

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Well the weather is just perfect again today in Mission Beach. Just driven to work and the sea looked just beautiful with the sun shining o...
27 September 2007

Mission comes alive!

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Wow. Mission Beach is full of holidaymakers, Sea Patrol people and the normal assortment of backpackers and farm workers busy on the bananas...
26 September 2007

Sea Patrol is back in town

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Sea Patrol has come back to Mission Beach to start filming the second series. Lucky them, what a fabulous place to work, the sun is shining...
25 September 2007

Mission Breeze

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This beach cottage is situated just a short way from Mission Beach, restaurants, bars and shops and with the beach and swimming enclosure ju...
23 September 2007

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At last I have been out to the Reef with Calypso! It was just awesome....the weather was perfect and the visibility was amazing. I saw a tur...
22 September 2007

Great Reef Weather - Book Ahead

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This time of year is perfect for exploring the Great Barrier Reef; sunshine, minimal wind and warmer temperatures. Here in Mission Beach we...
21 September 2007

I'm going on holidays!

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Yeah! I'm going on holidays, its my turn at last! Day in, day out I meet people traveling through Mission Beach , Far North Queensland...
18 September 2007

Finally!

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Finally, I am going out to the Great Barrier Reef with Calypso ! I am going on Thursday with my partner and his friend who is visiting from...
16 September 2007

Enjoy the great outdoors in Mission Beach

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I remember as a child my parents always telling me to go outside and play, I don't think you really appreciate the benefits when your yo...
15 September 2007

Swimming in the sea

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I really recommend that anyone living at Mission Beach should go for a swim in the sea at the moment! The temperature is just right for a r...
14 September 2007

Civic Guest House

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TOWNSVILLE: Strategically located near the Townsville CBD, Civic Guest House is the best choice when deciding where to stay for a comfortabl...

Backpackers

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I like to think of Mission Beach as a bit of a chill-out place for the backpackers travelling through. They are usually on their way from T...

Growing up in Mission Beach

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School holidays are coming up in a couple of weeks...got me thinking. I haven't got any children at the moment, but always think that Mi...

Friends over

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We have just said goodbye to our friends from the U.K....sad to see them go but know they had a wonderful time. They were enthralled with Mi...
13 September 2007

Palace Central

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BRISBANE: Often referred to as the "Party Palace", you'll stay in a beautiful heritage-listed building in the centre of Brisba...

Trek North Safaris

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CAIRNS: Trek North Safari's is a locally owned and operated tour company. Established in 1991, Trek North has proudly been showing off t...
12 September 2007

I dont want to work today

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I did not want to come to work today and my daughter did not want to go to school. The sky is blue, the water is flat and inviting. A perf...
10 September 2007

We love the sunshine

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We have been having some fabulous weather here in Mission Beach . 10-15 knots out on the water, which makes for a great trip to the Great B...
09 September 2007

Holiday memories

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Many of us can't help ourselves and always take loads of photos when on holidays, and really how can you not when your in such a beautif...
08 September 2007

Cruise Whitsundays

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AIRLIE BEACH: EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE REEF TRIP! Cruise through the stunning Whitsunday Islands and on to the outer Great Barrier Reef on bo...

Planning verse flexibility

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Sometimes in life going with the flow is the way to go, other times you have to plan ahead. Knowing when to do which is the tricky bit. Pe...
07 September 2007

Beautiful Weather In Mission Beach

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The weather here in Mission Beach finally looks as though it''s clearing up, today has been a beautiful sunny day and more fine wea...

Jettys Restaurant & Wine Bar

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Mission Beach's newest licensed restaurant NOW OPEN! Modern Australian cuisine. Indoor and outdoor seating for 60. EFTPOS available. Boo...

Gecko's Backpackers

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CAIRNS: Gecko's is a small, quiet and friendly hostel centrally located to all the important facilities of Cairns.

The Woolshed Backpackers

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HERVEY BAY: Our small and friendly family run hostel offers you a home away from home with cosy, well appointed rooms and clean and well mai...
06 September 2007

Reef Palm

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Reef Palms is a Cairns resort equally suited to business or pleasure. Holiday makers can enjoy resort relaxation and a chance to visit the n...

School Holidays Coming Up

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Wow! do we get busy during the school holidays. So Mission Beach, lets get ready. The Queensland holidays start on Friday 21 September for ...
05 September 2007

Range Of Tours On Offer

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Here at the Mission Beach Information Station our brochure racks are overflowing with the wide range of tour and accommodation options we...
04 September 2007

Don't forget to check your room

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One of the important rules of traveling is to check your room before you leave, because you never know what might be hiding under the bed. W...
03 September 2007

Hinchinbrook Island

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Hinchinbrook Island is located off shore from Cardwell, just over an hour south of Mission Beach . If you only have a day to check out the ...
02 September 2007

Fun to be had on Dunk Island

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Dunk Island is located about 4km's off shore from Mission Beach . Quick Cat Ferry and Dunk Island Express Water Taxi are two ways to ...
01 September 2007

Skydiving in Mission Beach

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While your visiting Mission Beach why not try skydiving. See our beautiful coast line, reef and rainforest all from the air ! Here in Missi...
31 August 2007

So many things to do in Mission Beach

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As I was walking along South Mission Beach this morning I was thinking about all the fabulous things you can do while visiting or even livi...
30 August 2007

Mango Treet Motel

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The Mango Tree Motel at Agnes Water-Town of 1770 is situated at the main entrance to Agnes Water Beach at the protected southern end of the ...

Rain

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Can you believe that it is raining in Mission Beach at this time of year?? Well I can as this is my first year in Mission Beach! (I know no ...