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Welcome to Mission Beach, Australia - An unspoilt tropical paradise of World Heritage-listed rainforest, golden, sandy beaches and the closest departure point to the Great Barrier Reef, Dunk Island and Bedarra Island.
One of Cairns and Great Barrier Reef’s best kept secrets, Mission Beach is a two hour, 140 kilometre drive south of Cairns international and domestic airport. You can get to Mission Beach by driving along one of the Great Tropical Drive trails or from Townsville.
 The 14 kilometre coast of Mission Beach is made up of three named beaches; South Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach and Bingil Bay.
Traditionally a quiet seaside town, Mission Beach is sometimes referred to as the “Cassowary Coast” in recognition of the largest population of the critically endangered Southern Cassowaries, who reside here.
Mission Beach is the only place on the east coast of Australia where you can set sail in the sand and on the sea and is also the ideal location to get your heart pumping with adventure activities like skydiving, wind surfing and white water rafting available in the area.
Please visit www.missionbeachtourism.com for more regarding tourism in Mission Beach and www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au for any other information.
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In contrast to its heart pumping thrills, the relaxed pace and tropical lifestyle of Mission Beach makes it a great place for all travellers to visit. Stretches of flat, golden beach are patrolled by lifesavers and a range of activities including beach volleyball, sea kayaking, bicycle riding, and snorkelling as well as a variety of accommodation from luxury 5-star resorts, and family friendly apartments, to caravan parks, camping grounds and cheerful backpackers hostels, all make Mission Beach an ideal place to take in the sights and sounds of the tropics.
As well as Dunk Island and Bedarra Island, Mission Beach is also the closest departure point in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region to Hinchinbrook Island, the largest National Park island in the world where you can take dugong spotting tours, hike wilderness trails or paddle in a sea kayak on the Great Barrier Reef. The outer-Great Barrier Reef - where you can dive, snorkel and swim with thousands of bright fish and coral is only 21 nautical miles off Mission Beach.
Enviable average daily temperatures rarely drop below 25 degrees celsius in Mission Beach and thanks to Mother Nature’s generosity; water restrictions don’t apply here.
Visit Cassowary Coast Tourism Association or Think TNQ for more Mission Beach visitor information
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Lady Bowen Shipwreck...Only 34 metres below the surface, the Lady Bowen historic shipwreck is an adventure dive off the coast of Mission Beach. With coral formations and a multitude of marine life including giant groupers, lionfish, sea snakes, turtles, sharks and huge rays, it is certainly a dive not to be missed!
Walking Trails...Explore Mission Beach’s history and wilderness on a variety of walking trails and hikes. From leisurely strolls to challenging inclines, popular tracks include Bicton Hill, Licuala Fan Palm Walk, Edmund Kennedy Walking track and Lacey’s Creek.
Wheeler & Coombe Islands...Imagine a whole island all to yourself…this could be a reality on the Great Barrier Reef’s Wheeler or Coombe Islands. Camping only, prices start from $5 per night.
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Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walk
Enjoy close up views of rainforest plants, insects and birds while you explore World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest from the floor to 15 metres up in the rainforest canopy along the 350 metre elevated Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway.
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Southern Cassowaries
Numbering less in the wild than Giant Pandas, Mission Beach is home to the largest population of the critically endangered Southern Cassowaries and the C4 conservation group.
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Dunk & Bedarra Islands
Only 4 kilometres off Mission Beach shores, enjoy water sports, horse riding, tennis, rainforest walks on Dunk Island or indulge in total relaxation and luxury on romantic Bedarra Island.
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Tully River
The internationally renowned white water rapids of the Tully River attract thousands of visitors from all over the globe every year, especially during the green season between December-March.
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Diving,
Snorkelling,
Rafting,
Kayaking,
Spa,
Sightseeing,
Shopping,
Scenic Flight,
Skydiving,
Fishing,
Wilderness,
Bush walking,
Birding,
Golf,
Winery & Distillery,
Nature Park,
Guided Tour,
Water Sports,
Produce ,
Drive,
Horse riding,
Whale watching,
Wildlife spotting,
Learn to dive,
Cruise,
World Heritage,
Resort,
Backpacker,
Caravan and Camping Park,
Lodge,
Mission Beach Film Festival
Hosted outdoors among World Heritage-listed natural beauty with films projected onto giant inflatable screens, the annual Mission Beach Film Festival is the first film festival in the world with an eco-sustainable theme.
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Friendly markets showcasing locally grown tropical fruit and fresh produce, visual art, craft, jewellery, music, Australiana products, and souvenirs as well as live music and buskers are the main shopping highlight of Mission Beach. The main Monster Markets are held in Marcs Park on the 4th Sunday every month and are complemented by the morning Beach Markets held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, and the Sunset Markets held from 5-8pm every 2nd and 4th Friday.
The Village Green complex in North Mission Beach is the town’s main shopping precinct showcasing a variety of fashion and swimwear boutiques, a visual arts gallery, health food shop, restaurants, beauty salon and other miscellaneous retailers. Visitors often exclaim about the wonderful ‘surprises’ they pick up in Village Green shops.
Tropical and exotic fruits and fruit wines rate as the number one dining highlight of Mission Beach. You can attend a free fruit tasting at the Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre from 1-2pm every Monday and Tuesday or join a fun and educational fruit farm tour.
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