Big day yesterday

I had a friend call me to ask if I could help her out, she needed me to drive from Mission Beach to Cairns, catch a charter flight to Georgetown ( inland ) and then drive the 4.5hrs back to Cairns to return a rental car, and then drive home to Mission Beach. It was a big day but quite fun, particularly as it was a small 4 seater plane and I was able to sit next to the pilot as I was the only passenger, how cool is that!

South Johnstone Butchers

Coming back to Mission Beach from the Atherton Tablelands on Monday, I came through the little town of South Johnstone. This was excellent I thought at I pulled up at the butchers there. Its one of the best butcher shops in Australia. He smokes his own hams and meats and salamis are made on the premises. Mmmm...mmmm Oh yeh...my double smoked pork chops were a real hit last night. I will be going back to stock up sooner rather than later!!!

The Best Beach

Some lovely NZ tourists came into the Mission Beach Information Station today and told me that Mission Beach was by far the best beach they had been to in Australia. Funny...they didn't have to tell me. I already knew :) !!!

Good weather forecast

Its looking like great weather forecast for Mission Beach over the next couple of days, so if your here visiting then get yourself out to the Great Barrier Reef, visit Dunk Island by sea kayak, ferry or water taxi, White Water Raft the Tully River or do a Skydive and land on our beautiful beach. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and we at the Mission Beach Information Station can help you to choose.

Island Sailing from Mission Beach

If your in Mission Beach and interested in sailing then you should enjoy "The Otherside". Its a 10.97 metre blue water catamaran. They offer a relaxing cruise around the local coast and islands, including Dunk, Timana, Bedarra, Wheeler and Combe. Come in and see us at the Mission Beach Information Station and we will help you make it happen.

Accommodation in Cairns

It seems that the backpacker hostels in Cairns are busy this weekend, so if your travelling from Mission Beach today please call in and see us at the Mission Beach Information Station first. We can help you find somewhere to stay before you leave, that way you don't have to hunt around yourself when you arrive.

Leaving Mission Beach

We have had some lovely visitors staying in Mission Beach, and coming in to the Mission Beach Information Station every other day to work on their laptop. Today they told me that this is probably their last time in as they have to head off to Sydney on Sunday. I can't believe how quickly their six week visit has gone, its easy to spend that much time in such a beautiful spot...... thats why we live here.

Market Days

Its Monster Market time at Mission Beach again this weekend. They are always fantastic. Lots of local produce available. However this weekend I am going to go to the Yungaburra Markets on the Atherton Tablelands. They are on the last Saturday of each month. For 12 years now I have been trying to get there and this weekend I am finally going!!. Staying at the historic Yungaburra Pub will just top off a great weekend.

Bendigo Bank Community Branch

It's an exciting day in Mission Beach today with the opening of the Bendigo Bank Community Branch. Well done to the hardworking committee and the shareholders who have made this happen, its a fabulous asset to our town.

Dogs and Coconutz

Did you know that most dogs like eating coconuts. I hadn't had a coconut for a while so I strolled down to Mission Beach where there is always an abundance of coconuts. Brought a few home and opened them up and the dogs just zoomed on in for their share. Even my normally meat eating canines love it.

White Water Rafting

We have a big television here at the Mission Beach Information Station showing people having a great time white water rafting on the Tully River. Its a short drive from Mission Beach and with two companies running tours you can most times get to go on the day you want....a must for all thrill seekers. I keep looking at the screen and it makes me want to go again.

Sunny at the moment

Its looking pretty sunny outside today here in Mission Beach. It is forecast for scattered showers over the weekend but I'm hoping that they are wrong about this. At only 10/15 knots it is a great time to go out to the Reef for some snorkelling or scuba diving or a spot of fishing. Whatever you choose I hope you have fun!

Murray Falls

This Sunday I leave for a week long school camp at Murray Falls, a lovely spot about 45mins from Mission Beach. Murray Falls is a great camping, day tripping and swimming spot. Hopefully the rain will hold off for a few days for us to enjoy it !

Kurrimine Beach Horse Rides

KURRIMINE BEACH: Have a great time riding horses along the 20 kilometres of beach line available for your enjoyment. The ride takes place in a marine park on the edge of coastal jungle and the sea. Only 30 minutes drive from Mission Beach.

Gig guide

If your a local or a visitor to Mission Beach you will still be interested in the entertainment and activities happening around town. Don't forget to check out our Gig Guide, its easy to find, straight from our home page of the Mission Beach Information Station website. The page is updated as soon as the information comes to us!

Kurrimine Beach Horse Rides

A new Horse riding venue has set up in the Mission Beach area. Kurrimine Beach Horse Rides is only about a 1/2 hour drive from Mission Beach. Enjoy up to 20 km's of beach riding in the pristine environment of Kurrimine Beach on the edge of coastal jungle and Marine Park. All riding abilities are catered for so come along and join them for a ride. Come into the Mission Beach Information Station for more info and maps. Giddyup! What are you waiting for?

The Python & The Green Tree Frog

I was amazed yesterday to walk into my outdoor bathroom and hear the last crying croak from my resident green tree frog who has been living in the laundry tub for the last year or so. Yes I did cry but as the most amazing metalic blue tree python slithered back out to the forest with my friend half consumed I did witness the beauty of this place we live in right there.....in my bathroom!! Mission Beach still has that natural beauty and all the critters within it (except my green tree frog). I hope we can keep it that way for a while yet.

Rain rain go away

It's the first day of a new school term for me and it's bucketing down here in Mission Beach. I would much rather be watching movies in bed.

Good places to eat

There are so many eating options here in Mission Beach. Friends and I went out to Scotty's Beach Bar & Grill ( or just Scotty's to the locals ) last night and really enjoyed out meals. The variety allows for all tastes with lasange, reef & beef, fish, rissotto and lamb all good choices for us. Save yourself the trouble of cooking and doing the dishes and eat out at one of our great restaurants.

End of school holidays

Its a bright sunny day for the end of school holidays here in Mission Beach. With students going back to school on Tuesday I'm sure they are getting out and enjoying themselves on such a fine day, as tomorrow will be sure to be spent organising themselves and their parents for school.

Accommodation in Mission Beach

If your coming to visit Mission Beach then you will be happy to know that there is a great range of accommodation options available to you. Bed & Breakfast, backpacker hostels, caravan parks, resorts, motels and self contained. So many choices. Some places even offer deals like stay 7 pay 6. We can help you to decide what suits you and your family here at the Mission Beach Information Station so give us a call on 07 4068 8699.

Lazy Days

Today I enjoyed lunch with my mum at one of the many cafe's up at North Mission Beach. The atmosphere up there is great and the food is not too bad either. After lunch we had a cruise around some of the local shops and art galleries, what a great way to spend the afternoon!

The Kennedy Walking Track

Well with the glorious weather that has finally been bestowed upon us this weekend, I think I shall pack my backpack and head down the Kennedy Walking Track. This is one of the most picturesque walks that Mission Beach has to offer. Starting from the Southern end of South Mission Beach, the 7km track winds around headlands and across deserted beaches to the Hull River mouth.
This walk is a must if you have a day to spare in Mission Beach. Come into the Mission Beach Information Station for maps and directions

Watching the rafters

Yesterday we drove from Mission Beach to Tully Gorge to watch the white water rafters. There is a lookout where you can go to see them, and with 21 rafts going past it was quite a sight to see. The gorge itself is fabulous and we have photos to prove it. Topped off with a picnic right on the river further down and the day was just perfect. Come into the Mission Beach Information Station and I can tell you exactly where to go so you can see them too.

Full Town

Mission Beach is just about at peak season. All the southern folk have started to stream into town chasing the warmer weather. Its not that tropical though!! I have certainly been wearing my Ugg Boots for the last few weeks!

Busy in Mission Beach

Well its been a busy morning for me today at Mission Beach, lots of people around to enjoy our lovely piece of paradise. I have sold bus tickets, booked a trip to the Whitsundays and Fraser Island, accommodation in Agnes Waters/1770 and had people on the internet and printing out holiday snaps......so as you can see we can help you with a variety of things here at the Mission Beach Information Station. Come in and visit us when you get to town.

Pandanus Beachfront Apartments

Friends of mine are staying here in Mission Beach, they have the whole family with them, 8 adults and 5 children. I found the perfect accommodation at Pandanus Beachfront Apartments, they have the complex to themselves and the children are quite comfortable roaming from one apartment to another. Its across the road from the beach and close to a park with a playground, and of course I also ordered beautiful sunny weather for them, how nice of me!

School holidays

You can tell its school holidays time, there are lots of visitors in Mission Beach at the moment. I am so glad the weather is being kind to them, bright sunny days and cool nights ( which is great for sleeping I think ).

Its good to be home

I have been away from Mission Beach for 10 days visiting my family down south, and I can tell you in its very very cold down there. As I walked on the lovely South Mission Beach this morning in my shorts and t-shirt I can tell you that as much as I love my family it is good to be home!

Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge

CARNARVON GORGE via Rolleston:

Skydive in Mission Beach

Today is the most fabulous day for a skydive in glorious Mission Beach. I booked a young fellow for a skydive yesterday. He is jumping today. Its his 14th birthday and he was just so excited!!! The legal age to jump is 14 so its a day he has been looking forward to for a long time. Have fun Lochlin!!!