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Mamu Rainforest
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DAY TRIPS
The region boasts a range of unique
and exciting attractions only a short
drive from Mission Beach.
Imagine more... extend your
stay and plan a day trip or two.
Indulge in tropical wines, discover
spectacular waterholes, be
enchanted by a 1930’s Spanish
replica castle or schedule a trip
to the pristine Great Barrier Reef.
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Crocodile Farm
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Paronella Park
(48km to Mission Beach)
Murdering
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(18km to Mission Beach)
Barnard Islands
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Garners Beach
Brookes Beach
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• Johnstone River Crocodile Farm
• Walking Trails through World Tam O’Shanter Point
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• Murdering Point Winery
Family Group of Islands
Lugger Bay
Bedarra Island
TULLY
Heritage listed rainforests
Hull Heads
• Great Barrier Reef & Islands
• Atherton Tablelands
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• Paronella Park
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Clump Point
Tully Heads
White Water Rafting
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• Waterfalls
• Day Spa
CARDWELL
(65km to Mission Beach)
• Indigenous cultural tours
Hinchinbrook Island
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Information
Hiking
Camping
Swimming
Kayaking
Boat Ramp
Mission Beach Business & Tourism
PO Box 266 | Mission Beach Qld 4852 Australia
T: 07 4068 7099 | F: 07 4068 7066 | E: [email protected]
www.imaginemoremission.com.au
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THE ISLANDS
• dunk island • bedarra island
Mission Beach is approximately the mid-way point between Cairns and Townsville. Positioned on
14km of pristine golden beaches, Mission Beach is one of only two spots in Australia where two
World Heritage areas – the Wet Tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef – meet.
Celebrated for its diversity, Mission Beach accommodates the adventure traveller as well as those
seeking an eco-friendly sanctuary to relax. Discover Mission Beach’s stunning tropical environs.
Approximately 4km offshore,
Dunk and the Family Group of
islands make up Mission Beach’s
aquatic playground.
Dunk Island is a popular spot for
family holidays offering a range of
activities including horse riding,
tennis and jet-skiing.
The tropical verge of Dunk Island is
wonderful for cool rainforest walks,
and day trips to Dunk Island from
Mission Beach can be enjoyed with
minimum effort.
Searching for exclusivity? At Bedarra
Island indulge in French champagne
from the 24-hour self-service bar and
be assured of privacy with only
16 luxury villas on the island.
The remaining islands of the Family
Group include Timana, Wheeler,
Coombe, Smith, Bowden and Hudson
Islands. Campers can stay on Dunk,
Wheeler and Coombe with a permit.
Camping equipment is available
for hire.
There are charter boats available, as
well as the water taxi to launch your
island escape.
Reef Rapture
• snorkelling • diving
Go Wild (NATURE-BASED tourism)
• flora • fauna • hiking • culture
ADVENTURE
• fishing • kayaking • horse riding
GO EXTREME
• white water rafting • skydiving
REST & RELAX
• dining • markets • day spa • art
RETREAT
• resorts • camping • beach house
Mission Beach is the only place to
visit the Great Barrier Reef, closer
than any other on the Far North
Coast. Spend more time underwater
exploring this spectacular marine
wonderland. Virtually unspoilt coral
reefs await diving enthusiasts and
first time snorkellers alike.
One of the biggest drawcards to
Mission Beach is the World Heritage
rainforests of the Wet Tropics. Sixty
per cent of Australia’s butterflies
can be found here, including the
magnificent Birdwing and the Ulysses
species. Mission Beach is also home
to the Southern Cassowary.
Several creeks empty their waters
at Mission Beach, making it an ideal
spot for catching Barramundi and
Mangrove Jack. Popular fishing areas
include the Clump Point jetty and
boat ramp. If you need a little help
to secure your catch, daily charters
are available to take you to exclusive
fishing grounds abundant with sought
after tropical reef and sport fish.
Increase the pace and seek out
the extreme – head to Tully, the
unofficial white water rafting capital
of Australia. White water rafting will
give you an instant adrenaline rush as
you shoot the rapids of the Tully River.
Test your strength as you navigate
Grade 3 and Grade 4 rapids leaving
you energised…and soaked!
Mission Beach is a haven for rest
and relaxation. Pamper yourself at
Queensland’s first beachfront day
spa or one of our many professional
beauty salons.
Retreat to your humble abode or to
luxurious comfort – Mission Beach
offers a range of accommodation
options. For those who appreciate
luxury, hilltop accommodation
boasting magnificent panoramic
views overlooking Dunk Island and
the Coral Sea are available.
Snorkellers marvel at colourful living
coral, sea turtles, lionfish and giant
manta rays. Experienced divers can
explore the Lady Bowen shipwreck at 34 metres this is a near untouched
dive site for the advanced diver.
Kayaking tours off the beach and
across to Dunk Island are another
great way to take in the scenery often
sighting dolphins, rays and turtles.
Spot pods of whales in the region from
the months August to November.
For those looking for a level of comfort
you can view the wonders of the reef
from a glass bottom boat. Local tour
companies offer daily tours to the reef
and cater for all levels of experience.
Hikers will be tempted by a range
of historical and invigorating
walks, ranging from strolls to more
challenging inclines. Popular tracks
include Bicton Hill, Licuala Fan Palm
Walk, Edmund Kennedy Walking Track
and Lacey’s Creek.
Visit Paronella Park, voted Queensland’s
number 1 must do. An experience that
is impossible to describe.
Discover the secrets of our Indigenous
culture and dreamtime places with
guided tours to Echo Creek Falls.
Board a luxurious catamaran and
relax while cruising the coast or
visiting nearby islands. Hire a small
catamaran for a hands-on experience.
Saddle-up and ride along pristine
beaches or trek over spectacular
bushland on a cattle property.
Experience the local culture and visit
the markets held on the first and third
Sunday of each month showcasing
local produce, clothing, arts and
crafts. Mission Beach is also home
to artists and galleries exhibiting
local and Australian works.
Taste the tropical produce of the
region with a swathe of great
local restaurants to choose from.
Or if your idea of extreme is at 14,000
feet, local skydiving operators can
offer one of the most spectacular
skydiving experiences and drop zones
in the country. Strap yourself to an
instructor and feel the exhilaration of
freefall skydiving before parachuting
down to the glistening sands of
Mission Beach.
Dine at stylish cocktail lounges
offering relaxed indoor-outdoor
settings by the beach, glorious
ocean-front restaurants or treat
yourself to a fine-dining experience
with local seafood and exotic flavours.
Mission Beach also has a range of
affordable accommodation options beachfront apartments just 20 metres
from the beach suitable for families
and large groups - and secluded B&B’s.
Pitch a tent on one of the islands or
opt for a family cabin at one of the
caravan parks at Mission Beach.
Backpackers can stay and play, with
a choice of accommodation providers.
You can also hire out a beach shack,
executive apartment or stylishly
appointed house.
For information on all tours,
accommodation and activities offered
at Mission Beach, visit our website:
www.imaginemoremission.com.au
or drop into the Visitor Information
Centre at Porter Promenade,
Mission Beach.