28 February 2010

Coral Sea Kayaking

If your staying in Mission Beach then come and enjoy Dunk Island as nature intended. Sea Kayaking is an active, fun and eco-friendly way to explore the tropical waters. Glide silently over the fringing reef, spotting turtles and rays. Spend the day relaxing on a sandy beach, take a rainforest walk or go for a snorkel. Learn about the island, reef ecology and aboriginal and pioneering history from your friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Extended trips such as 3 day Tropical Island Kayak and 5 & 7 day Hinchinbrook Is & Family Is. trips as available.

26 February 2010

Deck Chair Cinema

Australia's Eric Bana is starring in this weeks movie at Oceania's "Deck Chair Cinema". Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm you can watch "The Time Traveller's Wife". It's a great book so I'm looking forward to seeing the movie! This is becoming a popular night out for the locals in Mission Beach.

25 February 2010

Mission Beach Resort

Mission Beach Resort comprises of 5 King Suites with in room spa, 12 Deluxe Queen Rooms and 50 Motel Rooms. The resort is set amongst tropical gardens with four pools and BBQ areas. Our Bistro is open daily from 6.30am for Breakfast, Midday for Lunch and 6.00pm for our famous Buffet Dinner. The Local Bar offers an Al-la-Carte Menu with plenty of daily specials. Our Gaming Lounge is open from 10am daily. Mission Beach Resort has all the facilities to make your stay relaxed and memorable. Enjoy a dip in one of our four resort style pools, relax with a poolside BBQ or dine in our fully licensed Bistro. Mission Beach Resort offers modern Function and Conference Facilities for groups from 10 – 200. We specialize in Weddings with our spacious gardens available for your Ceremony and our Rainforest Function Room for the perfect Wedding Reception.

24 February 2010

Dunk Island Sportsfishing

If you visiting Mission Beach or a local and are keen to go fishing but don't have your own boat, then Dunk Island Sportsfishing can take you out. These guys are serious about fishing. Offering both island sport fishing or reef and game fishing options. Long term local, here since 1969, he knows these waters backwards. He offers 1/2 day and full day trips. Contact us at the Mission Beach Information Station for more info on these fishing trips.

22 February 2010

Dragon Heart B&B

Mission Beach is lucky enough to have many great B&B's spread across the 4 villages. Dragon Heart B&B is one of them. Balinese inspired cottages. Breakfast in the Pavilion overlooking the swimming pool and creek. Queen size beds. Special Honeymoon Cottage with Roman Bath and candelight. Ensuites. Tea/Coffee. Fridge. Tropical Gardens. Guest Garden Lounge and TV Nook. Peace and quiet and wildlife. Ideal for couples. Delicious breakfast included for all guests. Located at 350 Bingil Bay Road, Bingil Bay.

21 February 2010

About Mission Beach

The seaside township of Mission Beach, Australia, is located between the northern Queensland cities of Cairns and Townsville. Mission Beach is Tropical North Queensland's closest mainland point to the Great Barrier Reef. The beautiful Dunk Island, Bedarra Island and the Family Group Islands sit only a few kilometers offshore. Mission Beach is a unique holiday destination where the wonders of world heritage rainforest meet the blue waters of the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. Mission Beach is best known for its three awe-inspiring environments, comprising: fourteen kilometres of pristine sandy beach, world-heritage listed rainforest which is home to the endangered cassowary, andthe Great Barrier Reef, only a short boat trip away.

20 February 2010

Dreamtime Travellers Rest

CAIRNS: Dreamtime Cairns backpackers is a beautiful, bright Queenslander house located just minutes walk from the centre of Cairns. Established by two world backpacker travellers, Steve and Sally Douglas and their three children Dreamtime Cairns Backpackers enjoys a unique homely backpacker atmosphere with a reputation built on friendly personal service. Relax by our sparkling pool and chill out in the Cairns backpackers tropical garden and listen to music or join one of our weekly barbeques. We have a well equipped kitchen and laundry for all your holiday needs.

Dreamtime Travel is our in house Tour desk. Let our helpful staff share their local knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest adventures with you.

We can keep you up to date on any specials and discounts available in the area.

Hinchinbrook Island

Hinchinbrook Island is the largest National Park island in Australia. It's just over an hour drive from Mission Beach to Cardwell and then a relaxing 40 minute cruise to magical Hinchinbrook Island. Only fifty guests at a time can ever share the Hinchinbrook Wilderness Lodge experience. Choice of individual Treehouses and self contained Beach Cabins. The resort is and offers activities like bird watching, guided walks and snorkeling to name a few. On site is a licensed restaurant serving tropical Australian cuisine, a guest laundry, swimming pool and reading room.

19 February 2010

Fishery Falls Caravan Park

Fishery Falls Caravan Park is on the way from Mission Beach to Cairns. It is a well presented park with outstanding gardens and really well kept amenities. They have powered and unpowered campsites, caravan and campervan sites, Kermit the permanent tent and 2 bedroom cabins. The normal park facilities are available, a great camp kitchen and swimming pool that can be heated. Come in to the Mission Beach Information Station if you would like more info!

18 February 2010

Mission Beach Information Station

Mission Beach is a haven for backpackers. In Mission Beach backpackers have a chance to chill out between the rowdy nightlife of Cairns and Airlie Beach or can still choose to go hard with world famous white water rafting on the Tully River, skydiving onto the beach, snorkelling or diving the Great Barrier Reef, taking the water taxi to Dunk Island to do a spot of hiking, or heading out for some more nightlife at the local bars and restaurants.
The Mission Beach Information Station is the first place backpackers should stop on arriving in Mission Beach. You can see us from the bus stop so stroll across for a free map, loads of information on the local area and real fast internet.

14 February 2010

Mission Reef Resort

If your looking for self contained accommodation in Mission Beach then you can't go past the Mission Reef Resort. This elegant and luxurious resort-style accommodation is less than 100 metres from the beach. Features include inground pool, BBQ area, tropical landscaped gardens and undercover parking. Close to restaurants and beach. On site activities, by arrangement, include chinese cooking classes, vegetable carving, massage and facials and Feng Shui classes. Studio apartments and fully self contained 1 bedroom & 2 bedroom apartments.

13 February 2010

Photo Teller

If you would like to print out your holiday or family snaps then come in to the Mission Beach Information Station. Our digital photo processing is powered by the one and only Whitech Photo Teller, winner of the 2003 Consensus Software Awards. Instant Quality Kodak Prints from your digital camera, memory stick, CD or DVD in a range of sizes from passport through to 6 by 8. Famous Kodak quality. Instant Prints.

11 February 2010

Eco Creek Rainforest & Cultural Experience

Enjoy the spirit of the rainforest. Join a 4 hour guided rainforest experience with the local Aboriginal people. Learn about the flora and fauna, see bush skills demonstrated and trek through virgin rainforest to a spectacular waterfall.This trip includes transfers from Mission Beach and Tully. It is recommended you take good walking shoes, your swimmers and your camera. Includes National Park fees Rates include pick up and packed lunch.

10 February 2010

Mission Beach Outriggers

Are you looking for a different way to get fit. Or just looking to get fit? Why not join the
Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club? They paddle all year round and are always off having fun at a regatta somewhere up and down the coast as well as the yearly one here in Mission Beach. Phone 0428 264 494 for details. Happy paddling!!

09 February 2010

Greyhound Freight

The Mission Beach Information Station is a depot for Greyhound Freight. If you need something delivered to Mission Beach it can be put on the greyhound bus and dropped off here and likewise if you need to send parcels interstate we can arrange that for you too

08 February 2010

Arcadia Beach Guest House Magnetic Island

A friend and I had the pleasure of staying at the Arcadia Beach Guest House on Magnetic Island on the weekend. Lots of good things about this place, first one being that its directly across the road from the beach so fantastic views to enjoy, only interrupted by the mokes, catamarans and kayaks you can use or hire. Next thing is that they have accommodation to suit everyones needs, there are studio suites, ensuite doubles, budget rooms, dorm rooms, safari tents and the self contained beach house. We stayed in the self contained Alma Bay Room, which was perfect for us as we prefer our own bathroom. Although even the share bathrooms have a bath so this is a bit of a treat for the backpackers as most hostels don't have them. There are two great communal kitchen lounge areas for everyone to use, and a wood-fired pizza oven. The character of the building lends alot to the feeling of hanging out in your own Beach House especially as you sit out on the front deck enjoying a cold drink or swimming in the pool that overlooks the beach. The other great thing for us is that we timed it so that we were there for BBQ night, it starts with drinks on the deck where you get to sit around with the staff and other guests getting to know each other, then you enjoy a meal that feels like your eating at home but you haven't had to cook it yourself. I heard that one of the biggest problems is that guests don't want to leave, they are always booking extra nights, now that is a good problem for them to have, and I can definitely see how that happens! Give us a call at the Mission Beach Information Station if you would like to find out more info on the Arcadia Beach Guest House and Magnetic Island.

05 February 2010

Bicton Hill

Mission Beach has some great walking tracks, and one of my favourite is Bicton Hill. 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!

04 February 2010

Transport Needs

Mission Beach Information Station Mission Beach Information Station can help you with your transport needs. We book Greyhound and Premier Coaches. Sun Palm Airport Shuttle and QRail. We can get you to wherever you need to go, so come in and see us!

03 February 2010

Valentines Day

Cant think of a Valentines present this year for your special person? What about a jump out of a perfectly good plane?? What a memorable day it would be!!! Why not do it together and land on beautiful Mission Beach. We can arrange a gift voucher for you at the
Mission Beach Information Station. We will even throw in a complimentary bottle of bubbly and chocolates to help with the celebrations!!

02 February 2010

Dunk Island

Dunk Island is 4 kms off the coast of Mission Beach. The National Park areas of Dunk Island are divine. Dunk Island is known as “Conanglebah” or land of plenty and offers both relaxation and adventure, including easy and rugged walking tracks and stunning snorkelling opportunities. Watersports equipment, a visit to the Spa of Peace and Plenty and access to the Resort pools can be arranged at additional costs. If you would like to stay at the Dunk Island Resort please contact us at the Mission Beach Information Station.

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

CAIRNS: Designed in a modern 'Atrium Style' Southern Cross Apartments Cairns are built around a recreational spa, lap sized swimming pool, tropical pool, gym and beautifully landscaped barbeque area that pays homage to our tropical lifestyle.

The Southern Cross Atrium Apartments features Studio, one and two bedroom luxury apartments combining the convenience and energy of a Cairns inner city location and only minutes from the major shopping precinct of Cairns.

Just a few minutes walk to the city centre, Railway Station, Convention Centre and recently transformed Cairns Esplanade, the Southern Cross Atrium Apartment complex is built in three stages, each with it's own distinct theme and first class facilities.

01 February 2010

Cooola Car Rentals

Mission Beach Information Station is an agent for Cooola Car Rentals. Car hire prices start from $49.00 per day. There is an office in Cairns, so cars can be picked up and dropped off there or here in Mission Beach. So give us a call if your in need of a car!