Holiday information for Mission Beach

Mission Beach on Queensland’s east coast will cater for every holiday need and suit all budgets, for your next holiday. Mission Beach is the major jumping off point for some of the best island resorts on the Queensland Coast. Dunk Island and Bedarra Island lie just offshore and just to the south lies Hinchinbrook Island which can be accessed from the town of Cardwell. The scenic beauty of the region attracts many visitors and the local national parks and islands are a tourist paradise. There are some excellent day tours available to visit the Great Barrier Reef as well as the local islands which lie just offshore. Mission Beach is also the commercial centre for the local agricultural and tourism industries and there are numerous shopping centres and plazas to enjoy. The main waterfront esplanade in Mission Beach winds through beautiful rainforest and along several superb beaches. The rainforests are home to the second largest flightless bird in Australia, the Cassowary. It is quite common to see these magnificent creatures in the town area. All this makes Mission Beach a great place for the family to spend a day or a week. There is also a multitude of cafes and restaurants to choose from, most with a view out over the bay and Dunk Island in the distance.

Mission Beach can be accessed by air via Cairns and coach from all southern capitals. The town has an amazing array of accommodation. The Horizon resort has recently been fully refurbished and all the rooms have magnificent views over the ocean and the archipelago of islands. The resort is set right in the rainforest and has a great relaxing atmosphere. Mission Beach eco village is terrific for families with numerous self contained cabins situated amid fabulous gardens and located right on the beachfront. The launch to Dunk Island and Bedarra Island leaves from Clump Point at the northern end of Mission Beach. Dunk Island is a fabulous family resort island with quality accommodation, golf course and rainforest walks. Bedarra Island is one of the worlds most exclusive island resorts, with a small number of exclusive accommodation options. This is the holiday retreat of the rich and famous with many world famous guests hiding away amid its luxuries. There is also a wide range of motels to choose from.

Your next holiday to Mission Beach and north Queensland, Australia will be enhanced by selecting and booking your Mission Beach holiday accommodation through this website.