30 January 2009

White Water Rafting

I think White Water Rafting on the Tully River is the perfect way to spend a day if your visiting Mission Beach at the moment. The rain will not bother you because your going to get wet anyway, and this way you have lots of fun doing it. Come in and see us at the Mission Beach Information Station and we will tell you why!

29 January 2009

Back to school

The students at Mission Beach State School were back at school on Tuesday, hopefully after enjoying a wonderful festive season. I'm sure there were plenty of excitement from both old and new students. Best wishes for a great 2009 school year!

28 January 2009

Mission Beach Shores Accommodation

26 January 2009

Happy Australia Day

"Happy Australia Day" from Mission Beach. There are celebrations happening all over the country today. Its no different here, with the day starting off with a festive breakfast. Whatever your doing, and wherever you are today have a great Australia Day!

25 January 2009

Hinchinbrook Island

Hinchinbrook Island is Australia's largest island National Park, surrounded by the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park...take a day trip or stay on the Island's one hideaway resort. The best bit is that it is just over an hour drive to Cardwell from Mission Beach, and then a ferry ride across to Hinchinbrook Island.

23 January 2009

Pontoon at Clump Point Boat Ramp

I went and had a look at the new pontoon at the Clump Point Boat Ramp. How fantastic this is, for the tour companies that operate from there to the everyday person who wants to go fishing or just for a cruise. It looks so much safer and is a wonderful addition to Mission Beach. Well done to the "locals" that made this happen.

22 January 2009

Beach Bus

The Beach Bus operates Monday to Saturday and runs north and south, from Connors Corner in Bingil Bay through to the Horizon at South Mission Beach. Services operate from 9am to 6pm. With prices starting from $3 per section this little bus is a great way to explore the 4 villages of
Mission Beach.

20 January 2009

White Water Rafting

Its a great time of year to be visiting Mission Beach to go White Water Rafting on the famous Tully River. Theres been plenty of water falling lately and the river is pumping and with over 40 rapids to tackle its a whole lotta fun. People travel from all over the world to come to Mission Beach especially to raft the mightly Tully River.

19 January 2009

Calypso Dive & Snorkel

From Mission Beach you can visit the Great Barrier Reef with Calypso Adventures. Snorkel, dive, jet ski, relax in the sun and admire the beautiful scenery of one of our natural wonders of the world. From first-time snorkellers and divers to experienced wreck divers, our team offers individual attention, absolute adventure and unsurpassed value for money. All of our dive sites are chosen to suit snorkellers as well as divers. We can boast the best the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.

18 January 2009

About Mission Beach

Mission Beach is a unique holiday destination where the wonders of world heritage rainforest meet the blue waters of the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. Mission Beach is best known for its three awe-inspiring environments, comprising: fourteen kilometres of pristine sandy beach, world-heritage listed rainforest which is home to the endangered cassowary, and the Great Barrier Reef, only a short boat trip away.

17 January 2009

Dunk Island

Dunk Island is perhaps Australia's most famous and beautiful rainforest Island. Dunk Island is located off shore from Mission Beach. Known to its first inhabitants as 'Coonanglegah', meaning island of peace and plenty, Dunk Island has much to offer. Being prodominantly a National Park, Dunk Island has an abundance of rainforest walking tracks and secluded beaches.

16 January 2009

Printing those memories

If your a local or a visitor to Mission Beach and you would like to print your photos, then come and see us at the Mission Beach Information Station. We have a Kodak photo teller where you can print from your memory card, usb stick or a CD. There are also options to save your special memories to canvas, on a t-shirt or even a mug. The friendly staff will be able to help you with this.

15 January 2009

Booking Accommodation

For Queensland accommodation and Mission Beach accommodation the Mission Beach Information Station can assist with everything from luxury to affordable stays including luxury resorts, holiday apartments, holiday houses, caravan parks, hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, camping sites, camping grounds, backpackers hostels and backpackers bunkhouses, and budget resort accommodation.

14 January 2009

Reefjet

Your Itinerary with Reefjet

You will enjoy three magical destinations in one day.

Whitehaven Beach - Hill Inlet Lookout (Whitsunday Island National Park) and one of the fantastic fringing reefs off Hook or Border Islands for snorkelling and/or diving.

Visit one of the world’s best beaches

Enjoy the trip of a lifetime to one of the world‘s best beaches in complete air conditioned comfort. Take a leisurely stroll along 6 kilometres of beautiful white silica sand, swim in the crystal clear waters, join in the beach games, or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the spectacular surrounds.

Mission Beach

Mission Beach is a unique holiday destination where the wonders of world heritage rainforest meet the blue waters of the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. Mission Beach is best known for its three awe-inspiring environments, comprising:

12 January 2009

Check on the Roads

If your travelling to or from Mission Beach today then make sure you check the roads first. The rain that continues to fall is causing flooding in areas from Townsville to Cairns. If you have to be out and about please be careful when your driving. There have been cancellations and delays on the Greyhound and Premier coachlines so ask us to check their status if your travelling north or south.

10 January 2009

The rain is here

The rain has certainly arrived in Mission Beach, and don't the rainforests look fantastic because of it. If your a visitor or a local make sure you get a chance to go for a walk on the many tracks in and around Mission Beach.......you may even get to see a cassowary!

08 January 2009

Mission Beach Information Station

At the Mission Beach Information Station we can help you with local, state and interstate tour and accommodation bookings. Today I have booked accommodation in Cairns and Noosa, transfers to Dunk Island, Trips to the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday boat trip and camping safari on Fraser Island, and more.......so come in and see us, visit our website www.missionbeachinfo.com or give us a call and we can help you with your holiday needs!

Mission Beach Information Station

Mission Beach is a haven for backpackers. In Mission Beach backpackers have a chance to chill out between the rowdy nightlife of Cairns and Airlie Beach or can still choose to go hard with world famous white water rafting on the Tully River, skydiving onto the beach, snorkelling or diving the Great Barrier Reef, taking the water taxi to Dunk Island to do a spot of hiking, or heading out for some more nightlife at the local bars and restaurants. The Mission Beach Information Station is the first place backpackers should stop on arriving in Mission Beach. You can see us from the bus stop so stroll across for a free map, loads of information on the local area and real fast internet.

07 January 2009

Bun Backpackers Brisbane

Bunk is centrally located in Fortitude Valley only a 5 minute walk from Brisbane's cultural and nightlife scene. Bunk has its own bar, The Birdee Num Num with nightly themes and entertainment as well as budget priced meals and drinks

05 January 2009

Great Barrier Reef

If your living in or visiting Mission Beach and would like to enjoy a snorkelling or scuba diving trip to the Great Barrier Reef, then you need to contact us here at the Mission Beach Information Station. There are two local companies that head out to different locations and both host a fabulous fun day at the Reef.

04 January 2009

Fishing in Mission Beach

It seems everyone wants to go fishing in Mission Beach at the moment. It's a good thing we have two great charter companies who can take you Island or Reef fishing. Come into the Mission Beach Information Station and we will give you all the details and help you make a booking.

03 January 2009

River Rat Eco Cruise

Sunday night my Mum and I enjoyed the River Rat Eco Cruise at Mission Beach. It's a lovely cruise along the Hull River looking for crocodiles and putting in a crab net. The really fun part is when it gets dark you get out the spotlight and look along the river bank for the 2 little red lights that are the tell tale sign of a crocodile. Unfortunately the crabs had to go back in as they were undersized but that's okay it was all for fun. We had a lovely picnic at Hull Heads after a short stroll along the beach to look at the islands, you can see the Family Group, Dunk, Bedarra and Hinchinbrook. Just lovely!

02 January 2009

Happy New Year from Mission Beach

"Happy New Year" from Mission Beach, may 2009 be full of good health and fun times..........fun times guaranteed if your a visitor or local to Mission Beach. There are lots of great things to do here so come into the Mission Beach Information Station and we will tell you all about them!