Say goodbye to Foodworks

It is the last day of February today and this means the last day of trade for the Foodworks Supermarket at Wongaling Beach in Mission Beach. Its a bit sad to see another one of the little guys go, we wish the staff all the best for the future.

Baranbali Pavilions

Baranbali Pavilions is a brand new luxury beachside home set around a stunning Balinese style pool, beautifully landscaped and directly across the road from one of the most beautiful and quiet stretches of beach at magical Mission Beach. You can choose how many of the four bedrooms, all with their own ensuite, you would like to book at this beautiful home, but rest assured even if it is only 1 room you will get the whole property to yourself.

Beachcomber Caravan Park

Mission Beach has several caravan park options. One of them is the Beachcomber caravan park, it is a resort-style, fun, family holiday park looking across tropical waters to Dunk and Family Islands. AAA/Rated 4.5 stars & multi award-winning caravan park offers luxury self-contained 2 bedroom villas, ensuite cabins, beachfront cabins - caravan & camping sites. Resort pool, playground, TV/Games room, half tennis court, Campers Kitchen Restaurant and seasonal stinger net. Located in Kennedy Esplanade, South Mission Beach.

Skydive Australia

Skydive Australia is now in Mission Beach !! So if you feel like jumping out of a perfectly good airplane come down to the Mission Beach Information Station and we can book you in for the 'jump of your life'. We offer great discounts on skydiving and most other tours. So don't be scared. See Mission Beach from 14,000ft in the air. What a blast!!

Focu on Spence

Focus on Spence is an 18 month old property really perfectly located for you to enjoy the life of Cairns city. 10 minute walk to Cairns Central Shopping Centre. When you live so close to the CBD, all of the facilities of the modern city are literally at your doorstep.


Your favourite restaurant or café is just down the street, Cairns’ newly refurbished sporting arena is next door, and shopping at Cairns’ most switched on shopping centre is only a kilometre away.


The new city lagoon, Cairns Esplanade boardwalk and re-developed marina are all at the end of the street, and medical facilities are just around the corner.

Scotty's Beach House

Famously friendly backpackers resort in Mission Beach with chilled atmosphere created by large gardens with hammocks, sunbeds and huge pool. 24 hr kitchen, internet & tv access. Right next to Scottys Beach Bar & Grill directly across from the beach in Mission Beach. Tour booking office, convenience shop, air conditioned/en suite rooms, clean, pay phones, free morning tea/coffee. Large and small backpackers dorms, twins and doubles. Backpackers discount cards accepted. Located at 167 Reid Road, Wongaling Beach.

Mission Beach Adventure Centre

Mission Beach Adventure Centre has a great range of adventure activities, including Blo Karts, Kayaks & Bicycles. Located right on the beach in the village of Mission Beach. Great little kiosk specialising in fabulous coffee & light snacks. Open 7 days from 8.30am to 5pm.

Discovery Holiday Parks - Lake Tinaroo

LAKE TINAROO: Discovery Holiday Parks - Lake Tinaroo offers families a unique fun-filled holiday location right in the Tinaroo township, just a minute's stroll to the lake. For water lovers, the opportunities are endless with boating, water skiing, sailing and fishing on your doorstep. Lake Tinaroo is after all, the home of Australia’s BIG BARRA!! For land lovers, the Atherton Tablelands are spectacular. There are many hiking tracks to explore - Mt Hypipamee Crater and the Millaa Millaa - Waterfall Circuit, are just to name a couple of the nearby attractions.

Bicton Hill

Mission Beach has many walking tracks that take in the beach and rainforest. Bicton Hill is one of the good ones located in Bingil Bay. Magnificent views! This circuit track is 4km in total taking approx. 1 ½ hours to complete. The walk up takes you through breathtaking rainforest and the view at the top is worth every step!

Barking Owl Retreat

KAIRI: Luxury Fully Self Contained Cottage accommodation, on our 41 acre Farmstay, tucked away in a secluded valley at the end of an Atherton Tableland country road in Kairi. Our Atherton Tableland Retreat is centrally located just minutes from the beautiful Lake Tinaroo Dam, a short drive from the historic village of Yungaburra famous for Restaurants and Markets, and just over an hours drive from the Cairns Airport, yet nestled amongst the many wonders of the Atherton Tablelands on the Cairns Highlands

Fishin Mission

Quality reef fishing trips from Mission Beach, with experienced guide aboard his purpose built 7.5m Sailfish Platinum Series with twin 150Hp 4 stroke motors. Creature comforts include tea, coffee, lunch options and on board toilet. All tackle and bait included, catch is also gutted and gilled for your convenience. "Hook yourself an unforgettable day of fishing". Options include Island or Reef Fishing trip, Fish & Snorkel Reef trip, Game Fishing, Night Fishing and Sole Reef Fishing charters.

Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages

Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages, luxury self-contained accommodation, set in a unique rainforest near Lake Eacham, Cairns Highlands (Atherton Tablelands, a 2 hour drive from Mission Beach). Awake to the sounds of birds... slide into a soothing spa... snuggle up in front of relaxing fire...feed the rainforest wallabies from your private verandah. You won't want to leave Crater Lakes Rainforest Holiday Cottages. These rainforest cottages are set amongst a magnificent rainforest with a variety of wildlife and spectacular waterfalls.

Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages

LAKE EACHAM: Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages, Cairns Australia, luxury self-contained accommodation, set in a unique rainforest near Lake Eacham, Cairns Highlands (Atherton Tablelands). Awake to the sounds of birds... slide into a soothing spa... snuggle up in front of relaxing fire...feed the rainforest wallabies from your private verandah. You won't want to leave Crater Lakes Rainforest Holiday Cottages. These rainforest cottages are set amongst a magnificent rainforest with a variety of wildlife and spectacular waterfalls.

Swimming

Swim in the warmth of our tropical water. Mission Beach boasts shallow beaches without rough surf and with minimal undertow, making it great fun for little ones. Two stinger resistent enclosures are also available. It is recommended that you do not swim during the stinger season (generally from December to May) as marine jellyfish stings can be deadly. Personally we like to wear lycra stinger/sun suits all year round, it looks kinda funky......and it's a little like a helmet on a bicycle....always a handy thing to have.

Happy Birthday Pat

One of our staff members here at the Mission Beach Information Station is having a birthday. "Happy Birthday Pat" we hope you have a lovely day!

Coral Sea Kayaking

If your visiting Mission Beach then come and enjoy Dunk Island as nature intended. Sea Kayaking is an active, fun and eco-friendly way to explore the tropical waters. Glide silently over the fringing reef, spotting turtles and rays. Spend the day relaxing on a sandy beach, take a rainforest walk or go for a snorkel. Learn about the island, reef ecology and aboriginal and pioneering history from your friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Extended trips such as 3 day Tropical Island Kayak and 5 & 7 day Hinchinbrook Is & Family Is. trips as available.

Pandanus Beachfront Apartments

Pandanus Beachfront Apartments in Mission Beach offers luxury air conditioned apartment accommodation in a magnificent beachfront location. The gorgeous white sands of Mission Beach with views of Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook, Bedarra Island and beyond are there for everyone to enjoy. We have a luxury Penthouse suite for couples who would like a quiet time away from the hustle of daily life and the family units with two bedrooms fully fitted kitchens and private balconies offer all you need for a relaxing holiday. Located at 129 Reid Road, Wongaling Beach.

Banfield 4 Bungalow

Beach front home, sleeps up to 8 people in comfort. Fully self contained complete with all the modern "conveniences", fully screened, air-conditioned, internal laundry, TV, stereo,patio, and bar-b-que. Located in Reid Rd, Wongaling Beach

Seventeen

Do you want privacy with the feel of a resort. Seventeen is a self contained 1 bedroom complex private from the main house to suit couples or a single person. Relax and enjoy your break in this Balinese inspired location. You have total privacy in lush tropical surrounds. Step straight from your accommodation to a sunken spa under a balinese pavilion or walk 100m to beautiful Bingil Bay beach.

Villa Almare

Villa Almare` is the perfect place for your holiday in Mission Beach .
The only apartment right in the centre of Mission Beach and also Absolute Beach Front. It has its own private swimming pool . Villa Almare` has three levels and can be rented as a whole or just one floor by itself. Located in David St, Mission Beach.

Comfort Inn & Suites Trinity Beach Club

CAIRNS:

Flame Cafe & Takeaway

Open 7 days for February 9am - 8pm. Flame is a lovely cafe with outdoor dining. They use quality products including free range eggs and local organic fruit and vegetables where possible. The menu has tempting choices for you from seafood, burgers, wraps, salads and tempura to name a few. Open 9am - 8pm Thurs to Mon. 9am - 3pm Tuesday. Closed Wednesday. Located in Porter Promenade, Mission Beach.

Jetty's Restaurant & Wine Bar

Mission Beach's newest licensed restaurant NOW OPEN! Modern Australian cuisine. Children's menu available. Indoor and outdoor seating for 60. EFTPOS available. Bookings preferred. Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Open 7 nights from 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Located at 37 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach. Ph: 4088 6735.

Boutique Bungalows

Resort style family friendly B&B accommodation. Opened in November 2007, Mission Beach now has, a truly unique holiday experience!

With all the luxury of your own private bungalow, also comes the hospitality associated with a traditional Bed & Breakfast. King size beds, large tropical resort style pool, in a fantastic location, makes this a great destination for your next holiday! Family friendly, this tranquil B&B offers a lush tropical playground for both adults and kids. Three individually themed bungalows surrounding a large tropical resort style pool. Set on 1 acre, there's plenty of room to relax and soak up all Mission Beach and the tropics has to offer !

Visit the Reef

Well there is good news in sight I think, the rain does seem to be easing and the waters are calmer. Because of that Calypso are very keen to take you out to the Great Barrier Reef, so if your in Mission Beach over the coming days come into the Mission Beach Information Station and we will help you book a snorkel or scuba dive trip to the Reef.

Mission Reef Resort

Mission Reef Resort is an elegant and luxurious resort-style accommodation is less than 100 metres from the beach. Features include inground pool, BBQ area, tropical landscaped gardens and undercover parking. Close to restaurants and beach. On site activities, by arrangement, include chinese cooking classes, vegetable carving, massage and facials and Feng Shui classes. This is a great option for those staying in Mission Beach for a night or a week.

The comparisons

I'm sitting here at work in Mission Beach, looking out the window at how green and wet it is, of course because its been raining for quite a while now and we are only hours away from terrible flooding. My Mum however is sweltering in mid 40 degrees down in country Victoria and has been for a couple of weeks. Its so hard to believe we are living in the same country right now as the weather is so extreme from one end to the other.

Absolute Backpackers

Absolute Backpackers is one of 4 hostels located in Mission Beach. It has been a friendly refuge for travelers for over 15 years. 1 minute walk from the bus stop & shops. Close to the beach. Good, clean, cool and spacious accommodation with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Way cool kitchen! Mainly air conditioned. They are also very generous as they offer a free BBQ on Saturday nights!

The Sebel Cairns

CAIRNS: Capturing the casual but stylish lifestyle of Cairns, subtle and silent service and impeccable attention to detail awaits you on your Cairns holiday or business trip... our exceptional Cairns hotel offers you a haven for relaxation where colonial charm meets tropical elegance.

Summit Apartments Airlie Beach

Summit Apartments Airlie Beach features self-contained 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with spacious layouts, quality fittings and contemporary furnishings.

The stunning north-easterly aspect provides sweeping views from your large private balcony, out across the Coral Sea and beautiful Whitsunday Islands.

Our convenient location is just minutes to the centre of Airlie Beach’s shopping precinct, yet still manages to keep the hustle and bustle at arm’s length so you can relax.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise privacy while taking in the relaxing and inspiring surrounds to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

All apartments are non-smoking and are maintained to a high standard by our on-site management team.

Stranded Tourists

Well its been days now that the road south of Mission Beach around Ingham has been cut off by flood waters. There are a lot of nervous backpackers stuck in Mission Beach wondering when the rain is ever going to stop. ....and who knows the answer to that one!! Mission Beach / Tully region is the wettest spot in the country after all.

Cyclone Ellie

Cyclone Ellie has been and gone, leaving a bit of debris and water around Mission Beach. Everyone did all the rights things, cleaning up outside and stocking up on the essentials but thank goodness she didn't hit us too hard. If your planning a visit to Mission Beach then check the road conditions with RACQ, travel safely and we will see you soon.