31 December 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 Be...
30 December 2007

Questions...

›
Working at the Mission Beach Information Station you obviously get asked a lot of questions! Some are strange, some different, but some ju...
29 December 2007

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 N...
27 December 2007

Boxing Day

›
What a shame for all the people who wanted to go from Mission Beach to Dunk Island for Boxing Day. It rained all day. The sky was dark and ...
24 December 2007

Beaches 4

›
This is a Ray White Holiday Rental. Sleeping 6, beachfront at Wongaling Beach with shared pool facilities.
23 December 2007

Haba Dive and Snorkel

›
Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef onboard Evolution. The day is yours to snorkel, dive or simply relax on the Outer Barrier Reef.

Hot hot hot!!

›
Well, all I can say is that it is very hot here in Mission Beach . The sun is beating down on us with temperatures of up to 35 degrees! All...
22 December 2007

Christmas time

›
I always think that Christmas really is the time for children. I know we all look forward to Christmas, but as you get older I am sure it is...

Christmas in Oz..

›
I am English, but living in Australia. Christmas is so different here to the UK. The main difference is obviously the weather. I spoke with ...

Down Under Tours - Kuranda, Train and Skyrail

›
Fabulous trip combining the scenic rail, Kuranda Village and skyrail.
21 December 2007

Christmas shopping...

›
Got up at 6.00am to go to Cairns Christmas shopping! Ahhhhh! Avoid it at all costs. We were lured into a false sense of security as we arriv...
20 December 2007

Christmas presents..

›
Are you stuck for presents, got that friend who has everything? Why not book them a 14,000ft sky-dive!!! You can't get that in K-Mart! C...

Christmas in 5 days!!

›
I just can't believe that it is Christmas in 5 days. We moved to Mission Beach on the 22nd December last year, and what a year it has b...

Speeding!!!

›
I am 35 years old, and I have never been caught speeding in my life.....until last Saturday. I was stopped in Mission Beach , and was going ...
14 December 2007

We break up!!!!!

›
Yipee!!! It's the last day of school for all the kids now in Mission Beach !!! I am 35 now but I can still remember that beautiful feeli...
13 December 2007

Vodaphone!!!!

›
If there are any English backpackers reading this, please know that Vodaphone does not work in Mission Beach . If you are making plans to co...
11 December 2007

School Holidays at Last

›
I have finally finished school for the year !! I have spent a couple of days helping my mum out at the Mission Beach primary school as thei...
07 December 2007

On the Wallaby

›
A value packed day exploring the Rainforest Volcanic Crater Lakes and swimming at spectacular waterfalls of the cool tropical tablelands.

Down Under Tours - Rainforest, Waterfalls & Paronella Park

›
Enjoy a full day out taking in the Cairns Highlands, waterfalls, rainforest and Paronella Park.

Christmas in under three weeks!!

›
Christmas always creeps up on us and before we know it we are all running around shopping for presents and food!! As I am from England, I ha...
06 December 2007

Stormy Mission Beach

›
Well it has been so exciting in Mission Beach this last week!! We have had two big storms in the last few days, and I have never heard thu...
30 November 2007

Hot Hot Hot!!!!

›
Well I do love my life in Mission Beach but things are really hotting up here, almost to the point where I am feeling a little uncomfortabl...

Echo Creek Bush Walk

›
Enjoy the spirit of the rainforest. Join a 4 hour guided rainforest experience with the local Jabunbarra people. Learn about the flora and...

Yamacutta

›
Yamacutta is a stunning high quality architect-designed Rainforest Lodge
29 November 2007

Entertainment Guide for Mission Beach

›
If you would like to know what entertainment is on in Mission Beach then take a look at our ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE, located on our website www...

Magnums - Magnetic Island

›
MAGNETIC ISLAND: Air-conditioned Backpackers located in Nelly Bay.
28 November 2007

To plan or not to plan

›
When I book my holidays I like to plan some things and have a bit of flexibility for others. But when it comes to the Whitsundays and Fraser...
27 November 2007

Cblu in Mission Beach

›
Thankyou to the lovely staff at Cblu at Castaways in Mission Beach for the wonderful service offered to us last night. We went to enjoy our...
25 November 2007

The mighty Bruce Hwy

›
The precious Bruce Hwy, our lifeline to the outside world. You can take roads for granted but when they are cut due to floods or traffic ac...

The sun is shining

›
I'm sitting here at work looking outside at the gorgeous sunny day we are having here in Mission Beach , and wondering about the wisdom ...
24 November 2007

Noorla Heritage Resort

›
INGHAM: Elegant villa in the heart of the wet tropics with an abundance of birdlife and natural beauty. The Noorla Heritage Resort has been ...

Monster Markets

›
I love the last Sunday in the month as Mission Beach hold their monster markets! It's always great to have a mooch around and pick up a...
23 November 2007

The Shrubbery

›
Eating out in Mission Beach is great, there are so many different types of restaurants to go to. One of my favourite is The Shrubbery, I we...

The Outlook

›
Imagine a contemporary beach house, poised on the edge of the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. Picture a retreat with the tranquil rainfore...
22 November 2007

Movember!!

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
Australia wide, small group tours.

Lugger Bay

›
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

›
My Sanctuary is five star accommodation

Its not November it is Mou-vember

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

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

Pleasure Divers

›
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

›
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

›
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

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

Tropical Diving

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

too cute, how do they survive

›
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...
4 comments:

Quarterdecks Harbour Retreat

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

Dalrymple Tourist Van Park

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

Friends

›
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

›
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

›
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...
2 comments:
22 October 2007

Koolamarra

›
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...
3 comments:
21 October 2007

Cassowary sighting

›
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!!!

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

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

Staying in Mission Beach

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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...
1 comment:
12 October 2007

Croc spotting

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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

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

Barrier Reef Motel

›
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

›
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

›
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

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

Deep Sea Divers Den

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

The Aquatic Festival

›
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

›
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

›
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

›
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!

›
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!

›
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

›
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

›
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...