Queensland

Mission Beach

Explore Mission Beach in Queensland: local highlights, neighbourhoods and practical trip ideas.

Start with a local guide

Use three days in Mission Beach for beach time, village cafés, rainforest adventure and island exploration.

Walk through lowland rainforest to the Bicton Hill summit lookout for views across Mission Beach and the islands.

Eat, drink and linger at a family-run Bingil Bay café with home-style meals, fresh juices and regular live music.

Meet local conservation experts and learn about cassowaries, rainforest and coastal habitats at Mission Beach's C4 Environment Centre.

Paddle, swim, snorkel and camp on guided sea-kayak expeditions around Hinchinbrook and nearby islands from Mission Beach.

Visit Djiru National Park near Mission Beach for lowland rainforest and a chance to appreciate cassowary habitat in the Wet Tropics.

Take a day trip to Dunk Island for rainforest walks, beaches, wildlife and national-park camping just offshore from Mission Beach.

Travel from Mission Beach to Dunk Island and other Family Group islands for a day trip, camping stay or picnic drop-off.

Explore the outer Great Barrier Reef on a small-group Mission Beach diving or snorkelling trip.

Browse local produce, food, art, craft and other stalls at Mission Beach’s regular Sunday markets.

Start a Mission Beach stay with local maps, tropical-safety advice and practical ideas from the accredited Visitor Information Centre.

Plan a respectful Mission Beach stay around conditions, Djiru Country and Sea Country.

Plan a meal at PLENTY restaurant in Mission Beach, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in Donkin Lane.

Stop at Shanti Cafe for coffee, breakfast, smoothies, snacks, beers and cocktails on Mission Beach's Porter Promenade.

Take a tandem skydive above Mission Beach for coastal, rainforest and island views from up to 15,000 feet.

Join Wildside Adventures for guided Tully River rafting or a fast boat trip to explore Dunk Island from Mission Beach.