28 June 2009

Licuala Lodge

The Lodge is an award winning Queenslander pole home. Guest accommodation separate to the main house is fully en-suite. Swimming pool with waterfall & beach entry, colourful grounds with native plants, scores of birds and butterflies, including the Ulysses. Large guest lounge - complete with TV, DVD, stereo, library, & games. It has been known for a local cassowary to visit daily and for a pair of nesting Yellow Sunbirds and a very inquisitive Rusty Monitor to be seen regularly. Includes tropical breakfast & complimentary drinks, tea, coffee, soft drink & beer! Located at 11 Mission Circle, Mission Beach.

26 June 2009

Sun is shining

The sun is shining in Mission Beach, and its really warm too. If your visiting or live in Mission Beach then get out and enjoy the fantastic weather. Visit the reef, go fishing, skydive, sea kayak, white water raft, walk the rainforests or take a swim. Whatever you decide to do just soak up the sun!

25 June 2009

School Holidays

Once again the school holidays are upon us and Mission Beach will fill up with local visitors from the Cairns, Townsville and Atherton Tableland regions. If you are thinking about coming to
Mission Beach for a break and need to find accommodation give us a call at the
Mission Beach information Station and we will help find you a memorable place to stay.

23 June 2009

Mission Beach

Mission Beach has a small country town feel, with a population in the vicinity of 3000. The township is made up of the villages of Bingil Bay, Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach and South Mission Beach. The town is laid back but has so much to offer local and overseas travellers. Local activities include skydiving, white water rafting, sea kayaking, SCUBA diving, snorkelling, walking tracks and secluded beaches. To locate accommodation use our Mission Beach accommodation finder which will show you on a map the location of the accommodation and any places of interest in the vicinity.

22 June 2009

Hibiscus Lodge Bed & Breakfast

There are many lovely Bed & Breakfasts in Mission Beach and Hibiscus Lodge is one of them. Walk to the beach and restaurants from this quality colonial Queenslander home set on 2.5 acres of rainforest and tropical gardens with large pool. The guest wing has 3 rooms. All have ensuites, airconditioning, ceiling fans and insect screens - so important for comfortable tropical living. In the evening relax on the verandah with a complimentary pre-dinner drink. Hibiscus Lodge Bed and Breakfast is a place to relax and un-wind in peaceful surroundings therefore we are adult friendly and are not suitable for children under 12 years.

20 June 2009

Yabullum Farmstay

TULLY: Yabullum Farmstay is a fully self contained cabin set in a shady corner of the tropical fruit orchard of rambutan, lychee and mangosteen trees. As well as a commercial orchard, the property has 80 acres of protected Nature Refuge forest bounded in the east by a beautiful large lagoon and in the west by the picturesque Murray River.

19 June 2009

Quick Cat Dunk Island transfer

From Mission Beach you can cruise in style to Dunk Island with the air conditioned Quick Cat. Its a very pleasant 20 minute trip from Clump Point Jetty. Explore Dunk Island's beaches, national park walking tracks and dine at the Jetty Bar. Access to resort and watersports facilities will incur an additional fee.

18 June 2009

Sealords B&B

Gracious and utterly relaxing, this stately retreat built from glowing ironbark and bluegum offers high, vaulted ceilings, polished timber floors and spacious living areas. Self-contained cottage also available. Includes cooked breakfast. Located at 4 James Road, Mission Beach.

16 June 2009

Dunk Island

I took the Mission Beach Dunk Island water taxi over to Dunk Island from Mission Beach yesterday. What a fabulous day it was. We walked up to the top of Mt Kootaloo. It takes about 1.5hrs and is well and truly worth the walk. The view across Rockingham Bay and down to Hinchinbrook Island are some of the best you will see anywhere in the world. Come into the Mission Beach Information station for more info and maps

15 June 2009

Calypso Dive & Snorkel

Great Barrier Reef diving, snorkelling or jet skiing with Calypso Adventures will be the highlight of your trip to Queensland's Great Barrier Reef in Australia. 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. Visit Mission Beach Information Station and we will help you book your tours.

13 June 2009

Bicton Hill

Bicton Hill is one of the locals favourite walks in Mission Beach, located just south of 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!

12 June 2009

Bike Riding in Mission Beach

I went for a lovely ride in South Mission Beach today, it was perfect, no hills or wind (where I went anyway), my favourite type of riding. Mission Beach Information Station has bikes to hire, so if your keen to enjoy the 4 villages of Mission Beach on a bike come in and see us.

11 June 2009

Scotty's Beach House

If your looking for a backpackers in Mission Beach then you can't go wrong at the famously friendly backpackers resort 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. 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.

10 June 2009

Rainforest Apartments

Mission Beach Rainforest Apartments are located in a culdesac a very short walk to one of Tropical North Queensland's best beaches - 14km of clean sand with not a mangrove or mudflat in sight! They feature 3, 2 bedroom apartments amongst a tropical rainforest setting. They are the best value for money apartments in Mission Beach. If you would like to make a booking contact us at the Mission Beach Information Station

08 June 2009

Northern Smallgoods

The good news for Mission Beach is that we are getting a butchers back in town. Northern Smallgoods are opening in the Wongaling Beach Shopping Centre on Wednesday 10th June. Locals and visitors alike will be very pleased when they open their doors.

Cardwell Taxi Charter Bus

CARDWELL: ANYWHERE, ANYTIME! For those trekking the Thorsborne trail on Hinchinbrook Island, the bus is available for transfers of up to 11 people from Port Hinchinbrook ferry terminal to Lucinda at the southern end of Hinchinbrook Island, and return from Dungeness, Lucinda back to Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook.

The bus is also available to assist customers in shopping trips to Ingham and Tully as well as trips to the Mission Beach Markets.

For those visiting the area and want to discover the region's highlights, the bus is available for charters to the various attractions in North Queensland.

07 June 2009

Skydive in Mission Beach

The weather is fabulous in Mission Beach this lovely long weekend. Going for a skydive with one of the two companies which land here on the beach would be a great thing to do today. Come into the Mission Beach Information Station and we will help you book an awesome experience.

05 June 2009

Sam and Chris' Place

Planning a visit to Mission Beach, then this spacious 2 bedroom, fully self contained ground floor unit offers terrific budget accommodation in a very convenient location. It has just undergone a bit of a spruce up, with new paint, a fridge/freezer and is now fully air-conditioned. A short stroll will take you to the golden sands of Wongaling Beach. Contact us at the Mission Beach Information Station and we will help you book this or other accommodation options for your holiday.

04 June 2009

Mangrove Adventures

CAPE TRIBULATION: Located in tropical Northern Queensland Australia near Cape Tribulation and Port Douglas, Dan Irby's Mangrove Adventures offers Daintree River cruises which are very personal and informative for both the amateur and professional visitors all year round.

Apollo Jewel Apartments

The Apollo Jewel beachfront holiday apartments offer affordable Mission Beach accommodation at its best situated right on the foreshore in South Mission Beach. Accommodation options comprise two 2 bedroom apartments with beach and ocean views and a garden-view studio-style apartment.For bookings phone the Mission Beach Information Station on 07 40 688699

02 June 2009

Boar Busters Big Pig Shindig

Visiting Mission Beach? Join Boar Busters Adventures on a day tour of discovery and excitement. Day tour includes investigation of pig trapping practices, informative local information and a visit to the Johnstone River Crocodile Farm. Mainly operates on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Other times by appointment. Also available for private individualised tours.For more info contact us at the Mission Beach Information Station