Whether you are looking for absolute thrills and spills like white water rafting, jumping out of an airplane for skydiving or a relaxing time snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef. exploring Dunk Island, Mission Beach has something for everyone.
Mission Beach is a pleasant 90 minutes’ drive south of Cairns city thru lush green fields of sugar cane and craggy rainforest mountains and a destination holiday makers must visit even if for just one day. Mission Beach is so pretty with its barely touched natural surroundings which provide a home to some of the worlds most endangered animals such as the Cassowary and Sea Turtles.
From north (Cairns) follow the Bruce Highway, turn off at El Arish and follow Cassowary Drive into Mission Beach (16km.)
Mission Beach is a pleasant 90 minutes’ drive south of Cairns city thru lush green fields of sugar cane and craggy rainforest mountains and a destination holiday makers must visit even if for just one day. Mission Beach is so pretty with its barely touched natural surroundings which provide a home to some of the worlds most endangered animals such as the Cassowary and Sea Turtles.
From north (Cairns) follow the Bruce Highway, turn off at El Arish and follow Cassowary Drive into Mission Beach (16km.)
From south (Townsville) turn off at the Bruce Highway north of Tully and it is approximately 26km to Mission Beach.
Mission Beach has a tropical climate. The green season is often between December and March where temperatures are warmer and the air is humid but frequently cooled down by the evening rain storms. The drier cooler season is from May to September where temperatures range from about 18–28 Celsius.
Just off the Coast of Mission Beach, Dunk Island is Australia’s most stunning tropical rainforest island. Dunk Island, also known as ‘Coonanglebah’ — the island of peace and plenty — is a unique island setting with many activities and areas to explore. Three quarters of Dunk Island is national park, full of flora and fauna including the famous electric blue Ulysses butterfly — one of Australia’s largest and most beautiful butterflies. The island is sketched with beautiful walking tracks, coral rimmed shoreline and palm fringed beaches. Day trips to Dunk Island are available from Mission Beach so you can enjoy a tranquil day on the sands of the island. Currently the resort is closed however you are still able to camp - must be prebooked.
Currently the whole island is closed.
Currently Dunk Island Resort is closed. Day Trips and Campers are still welcomed.
There is a regular sea taxi service from Mission Beach or take one of the above snorkelling tours.
Disappear off the face of this world to Bedarra Island — what would you do if you had a tropical island to yourself? If you are looking for pure luxury and isolation look no further. Bedarra Island holds a maximum of 32 guests that can be accommodated in 16 beach villas. Bedarra Island is a perfect spot for a romantic island wedding, or, for a tropical conference, Bedarra Island offers unspoilt seclusion. Enjoy activities such as sailing, snorkelling, fishing, walks and taste the fresh seafood that the resident chefs cook up with different menus every day. For the lucky few who can savour the luxuries of life, this splendid island is five-star in every way.
Mission Beach is a pleasant 90 minutes’ drive south of Cairns city thru lush green fields of sugar cane and craggy rainforest mountains and a destination holiday makers must visit even if for just one day. Mission Beach is so pretty with its barely touched natural surroundings which provide a home to some of the worlds most endangered animals such as the Cassowary and Sea Turtles.
Mission Beach is a pleasant 90 minutes’ drive south of Cairns city thru lush green fields of sugar cane and craggy rainforest mountains and a destination holiday makers must visit even if for just one day. Mission Beach is so pretty with its barely touched natural surroundings which provide a home to some of the worlds most endangered animals such as the Cassowary and Sea Turtles.
From north (Cairns) follow the Bruce Highway, turn off at El Arish and follow Cassowary Drive into Mission Beach (16km.)
From south (Townsville) turn off at the Bruce Highway north of Tully and it is approximately 26km to Mission Beach.
Mission Beach has a tropical climate. The green season is often between December and March where temperatures are warmer and the air is humid but frequently cooled down by the evening rain storms. The drier cooler season is from May to September where temperatures range from about 18–28 Celsius.
Just off the Coast of Mission Beach, Dunk Island is Australia’s most stunning tropical rainforest island. Dunk Island, also known as ‘Coonanglebah’ — the island of peace and plenty — is a unique island setting with many activities and areas to explore. Three quarters of Dunk Island is national park, full of flora and fauna including the famous electric blue Ulysses butterfly — one of Australia’s largest and most beautiful butterflies. The island is sketched with beautiful walking tracks, coral rimmed shoreline and palm fringed beaches. Day trips to Dunk Island are available from Mission Beach so you can enjoy a tranquil day on the sands of the island. Currently the resort is closed however you are still able to camp - must be prebooked.
Currently the whole island is closed.
Currently Dunk Island Resort is closed. Day Trips and Campers are still welcomed.
There is a regular sea taxi service from Mission Beach or take one of the above snorkelling tours.
Disappear off the face of this world to Bedarra Island — what would you do if you had a tropical island to yourself? If you are looking for pure luxury and isolation look no further. Bedarra Island holds a maximum of 32 guests that can be accommodated in 16 beach villas. Bedarra Island is a perfect spot for a romantic island wedding, or, for a tropical conference, Bedarra Island offers unspoilt seclusion. Enjoy activities such as sailing, snorkelling, fishing, walks and taste the fresh seafood that the resident chefs cook up with different menus every day. For the lucky few who can savour the luxuries of life, this splendid island is five-star in every way.
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