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MISSION BEACH Dunk Island CAIRNS INNISFAIL TULLY Mamu Rainforest DAY TRIPS Canopy Walk PALMERSTON HIGHWA The region boasts a range of unique Y Johnstone River Crocodile Farm and exciting attractions only a short INNISFAIL N drive from Mission Beach. (45km To Mission Beach) Paronella Park Imagine more... extend your (48km to Mission Beach) stay and plan a day trip or two. Murdering Point Winery Indulge in tropical wines, discover (18km to Mission Beach) Barnard Islands spectacular waterholes, be KURRIMINE BEACH MURDERING enchanted by a 1930’s Spanish POINT RD Garners Beach replica castle or schedule a trip to the pristine Great Barrier Reef. Brookes Beach GARNERS BCH RD Bingil Bay T S N AY CUTTE Clump Point Jetty IGHW CAIRNS H Narragon Beach RUCE Y RD B INNISFAIL DR ALEXANDER Clump Point ARISH BINGIL BA MISSION BEACH EL PROM R E T OR TULLY Dunk Island MIS P Stinger Net SION BEACH RD EL ARISH SEAVIEW ST MISSION BEACH CARDWELL TOWNSVILLE WONGALING BEACH AY CASSOWARY DR CASSOWARY SOUTH MISSION Dunk Island BRUCE HIGHW BEACH • Paronella Park Stinger Net • Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walk Family Group of Islands SION BEACH RD Lugger Bay • Johnstone River Crocodile Farm Y MIS TULL • Walking Trails through World Bedarra Island Heritage listed rainforests TULLY (22km to Mission Beach) Tam O’Shanter Point • Murdering Point Winery Hull Heads • Great Barrier Reef & Islands Tully Heads White Water Rafting • Atherton Tablelands TULLY RIVER • Waterfalls • Day Spa CARDWELL (65km to Mission Beach) • Indigenous cultural tours Hinchinbrook Island Advertising Design by Hotcroc MAP NOT TO SCALE KEY 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 Proudly Sponsored by our Gold Members: THE ISLANDS The tropical verge of Dunk Island is The remaining islands of the Family • dunk island • bedarra island wonderful for cool rainforest walks, Group include Timana, Wheeler, and day trips to Dunk Island from Coombe, Smith, Bowden and Hudson Approximately 4km offshore, Mission Beach can be enjoyed with Islands. Campers can stay on Dunk, Mission Beach is approximately the mid-way point between Cairns and Townsville. Positioned on Dunk and the Family Group of minimum effort. Wheeler and Coombe with a permit. islands make up Mission Beach’s 14km of pristine golden beaches, Mission Beach is one of only two spots in Australia where two Camping equipment is available aquatic playground. Searching for exclusivity? At Bedarra for hire. World Heritage areas – the Wet Tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef – meet. Island indulge in French champagne Dunk Island is a popular spot for from the 24-hour self-service bar and There are charter boats available, as family holidays offering a range of Celebrated for its diversity, Mission Beach accommodates the adventure traveller as well as those be assured of privacy with only well as the water taxi to launch your activities including horse riding, 16 luxury villas on the island. island escape. seeking an eco-friendly sanctuary to relax. Discover Mission Beach’s stunning tropical environs. tennis and jet-skiing. REEF RAPTuRE GO WILD (NATuRE-BASED touRISM) ADVENTuRE GO EXTREME REST & RELAX RETREAT • snorkelling • diving • flora • fauna • hiking • culture • fishing • kayaking • horse riding • white water rafting • skydiving • dining • markets • day spa • art • resorts • camping • beach house Mission Beach is the only place to One of the biggest drawcards to Several creeks empty their waters Increase the pace and seek out Mission Beach is a haven for rest Retreat to your humble abode or to visit the Great Barrier Reef, closer Mission Beach is the World Heritage at Mission Beach, making it an ideal the extreme – head to Tully, the and relaxation. Pamper yourself at luxurious comfort – Mission Beach than any other on the Far North rainforests of the Wet Tropics. Sixty spot for catching Barramundi and unofficial white water rafting capital Queensland’s first beachfront day offers a range of accommodation Coast. Spend more time underwater per cent of Australia’s butterflies Mangrove Jack. Popular fishing areas of Australia. White water rafting will spa or one of our many professional options. For those who appreciate exploring this spectacular marine can be found here, including the include the Clump Point jetty and give you an instant adrenaline rush as beauty salons. luxury, hilltop accommodation wonderland. Virtually unspoilt coral magnificent Birdwing and the Ulysses boat ramp. If you need a little help you shoot the rapids of the Tully River. boasting magnificent panoramic Experience the local culture and visit reefs await diving enthusiasts and species. Mission Beach is also home to secure your catch, daily charters Test your strength as you navigate views overlooking Dunk Island and the markets held on the first and third first time snorkellers alike. to the Southern Cassowary. are available to take you to exclusive Grade 3 and Grade 4 rapids leaving the Coral Sea are available. Sunday of each month showcasing fishing grounds abundant with sought you energised…and soaked! Snorkellers marvel at colourful living local produce, clothing, arts and Mission Beach also has a range of after tropical reef and sport fish. coral, sea turtles, lionfish and giant crafts. Mission Beach is also home affordable accommodation options - manta rays. Experienced divers can Kayaking tours off the beach and to artists and galleries exhibiting beachfront apartments just 20 metres explore the Lady Bowen shipwreck - across to Dunk Island are another local and Australian works. from the beach suitable for families at 34 metres this is a near untouched great way to take in the scenery often and large groups - and secluded B&B’s. Taste the tropical produce of the dive site for the advanced diver. sighting dolphins, rays and turtles. region with a swathe of great Pitch a tent on one of the islands or Spot pods of whales in the region from Board a luxurious catamaran and local restaurants to choose from. opt for a family cabin at one of the the months August to November. relax while cruising the coast or caravan parks at Mission Beach. Dine at stylish cocktail lounges visiting nearby islands. Hire a small Backpackers can stay and play, with For those looking for a level of comfort Hikers will be tempted by a range offering relaxed indoor-outdoor catamaran for a hands-on experience. a choice of accommodation providers. you can view the wonders of the reef of historical and invigorating Or if your idea of extreme is at 14,000 settings by the beach, glorious You can also hire out a beach shack, from a glass bottom boat. Local tour walks, ranging from strolls to more Saddle-up and ride along pristine feet, local skydiving operators can ocean-front restaurants or treat executive apartment or stylishly companies offer daily tours to the reef challenging inclines. Popular tracks beaches or trek over spectacular offer one of the most spectacular yourself to a fine-dining experience appointed house. and cater for all levels of experience. include Bicton Hill, Licuala Fan Palm bushland on a cattle property. skydiving experiences and drop zones with local seafood and exotic flavours. Walk, Edmund Kennedy Walking Track in the country. Strap yourself to an For information on all tours, and Lacey’s Creek. instructor and feel the exhilaration of accommodation and activities offered freefall skydiving before parachuting Visit Paronella Park, voted Queensland’s at Mission Beach, visit our website: down to the glistening sands of number 1 must do. An experience that www.imaginemoremission.com.au Mission Beach. is impossible to describe. or drop into the Visitor Information Centre at Porter Promenade, Discover the secrets of our Indigenous Mission Beach. culture and dreamtime places with guided tours to Echo Creek Falls..
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