MISSION BEACH
THE JEWEL OF THE TROPICAL COAST
MISSION BEACH AND SURROUNDS
THE PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION
With its golden palm-fringed beaches and the clear blue waters of the Coral Sea, and perfect tropical islands close enough to paddle to, Mission Beach looks like a picture from a postcard. Mission Beach encompasses four charming villages: South Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach, Mission Beach, and Bingil Bay – each offering a distinctive coastal experience.
Having a wide range of accommodation from resorts and luxury holiday homes to motels and bed and breakfasts. This destination is perfect for family holidays, weekend getaways, backpackers, adventure travellers, birdwatchers, campers and caravanners.
ACTIVITIES
Activities from Great Barrier Reef trips, fishing and sea kayaking to extreme sports including tandem skydiving and white-water rafting.
THE PERFECT TROPICAL ESCAPE
Check out vibrant local markets, savour world-class cuisine, stay in a range of accommodation. All set against tropical rainforest and the stunning beachfront.
ISLAND HOPPING
MISSION BEACH
CLOSEST ACCESS POINT TO THE REEF
BIRTHPLACE OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK
INNISFAIL & SURROUNDS
TOP THINGS TO DO
Island hop · Tumble down rapids · Swim in a natural spa · Find a secret beach · Dive deep into the Great Barrier Reef · Charley's Chocolate Factory · Discover more.
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KENNEDY WALKING TRACK
This popular coastal trail is an enjoyable and picturesque four kilometre (one way) route that includes beach and forest walking as well as island views.
The track cuts through a wide variety of coastal rainforests to get to beaches and rocky headlands. It offers great views of the Family Group of Islands and the chance to see cassowaries, wallabies and other rainforest animals. Peer down into the ocean from lookout points to spot turtles, dugongs and dolphins.
The Kennedy Walking Track takes you from South Mission to Kennedy Bay, past the landing place of 1848 explorer Edmund Beasley Court Kennedy. If you have the time you can then walk the length of Kennedy Bay along the beach to finish at the Hull River.
The communities of Hull and Tully Heads are on the other side. Return is via the same pathway. This trail is suitable for a wide range of walkers, although the second half includes more stairs and a bit of rock-hopping. There is a wide boardwalk to the first beach, known as Lover’s Beach.
MUSGRAVEA TRAIL
If you’re looking for a trail for the family, a recreational ride under the rainforest canopy rather than atop the sand, or simply hunting for swimming holes, the Musgravea trail is a must ride. Situated along the backside of Mission Beach, the trail links the north and south ends of the township via a wide 4WD like track rolling gently through undulations on the outer edges of the dense Djiru National Park. The trail is straight forward and is suitable for all ages, with the real excitement laying in the beauty of the bush and its inhabiting wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for the endangered Southern Cassowary as they are known to share the trail.
DUNK ISLAND
The Family Group of Islands is a chain of islands clad in lush rainforest, and ringed by sandy beaches and pristine coral reef. The largest and best known is the beautiful Dunk Island.
SKYDIVE AUSTRALIA
Your next ultimate thrill is closer than you think!
Mission Beach just got a whole lot higher. This is your moment to see the town from above, freefall from thousands of feet, and take in the breathtaking views you’ve lived alongside your whole life.
Afterpay is available! Lock in your jump today and spread the cost over four easy, interest-free payments. No excuses, just adventure.
MISSION BEACH DIVE
Dive into adventure with Mission Beach Dive! Experience personalised training, breathtaking tours, and top-tier equipment. Your underwater journey begins here.
RAINFOREST BIRDS
The area around Mission Beach is home to one of the highest concentrations of the endangered cassowary in Australia. These large flightless birds can be spotted walking through fields and gardens, and even occasionally swimming across rivers.
rafting on the tully
Experience Australia’s best rafting river, the Tully—home of the 2019 World Rafting Championships! This full-day eco-adventure, packed with thrilling grade 3 & 4 rapids, offers non-stop action from start to finish. Allow around 12 hours for this unforgettable journey, with timing confirmed 24 hours prior due to water release schedules. Set the whole day aside for an epic rafting experience through stunning rainforest terrain!
charlie's Chocolate factory tour
Charley’s chocolate tour is unique in Australia and one of only a few places in the world where you can experience the fascinating journey from cocoa tree to chocolate bar all in the one location.
The highpoint of the tour is the chocolate tasting! Here we feature our multi award winning Australian grown and made premium single origin chocolate. There are dark and milk varieties to suit every palate.
MISSION BEACH & SURROUNDS
MAJOR EVENTS
6 September 2026
Get ready for a weekend packed with excitement and fun at the Ona Mission Multisport Adventure, set in the tropical paradise of Mission Beach and Dunk Island. Since 2008, this iconic event has challenged athletes in one of the most spectacular locations imaginable.
Paddle to Dunk Island on the vibrant waters of the Great Barrier Reef, run through World Heritage-listed Rainforest and mountain bike through its lush trails The adventure wraps up with the final run along stunning palm-tree-lined beach and lush Rainforest Walking Tracks to the finish line.
The big decisions are – will you take on the Short or Long course? Will you tackle the challenge solo or team up with friends in a relay? Either way, you’re in for an unforgettable experience!
WALK TO THE REEF
Experience the unexpected! Kurrimine Beach is one of the closest beaches to the Great Barrier Reef – They are so close that you can walk out to explore King Reef on very low tides.
If you would like to partake in the walk, bring some shoes with you that you don’t mind getting wet – reef shoes are perfect! It is approximately an 800m walk through thigh high water to get out to the reef and usually takes about 30 – 45 mins.
SKYDIVE AUSTRALIA
Your next ultimate thrill is closer than you think!
Mission Beach just got a whole lot higher. This is your moment to see the town from above, freefall from thousands of feet, and take in the breathtaking views you’ve lived alongside your whole life.
Afterpay is available! Lock in your jump today and spread the cost over four easy, interest-free payments. No excuses, just adventure.
WALK TO THE REEF
Experience the unexpected! Kurrimine Beach is one of the closest beaches to the Great Barrier Reef – They are so close that you can walk out to explore King Reef on very low tides.
If you would like to partake in the walk, bring some shoes with you that you don’t mind getting wet – reef shoes are perfect! It is approximately an 800m walk through thigh high water to get out to the reef and usually takes about 30 – 45 mins.
SKYDIVE AUSTRALIA
Your next ultimate thrill is closer than you think!
Mission Beach just got a whole lot higher. This is your moment to see the town from above, freefall from thousands of feet, and take in the breathtaking views you’ve lived alongside your whole life.
Afterpay is available! Lock in your jump today and spread the cost over four easy, interest-free payments. No excuses, just adventure.
MISSION BEACH & SURROUNDS
ACCOMMODATION
Club Wyndham Mission Beach
Club Wyndham Mission Beach offers a quintessential beachfront escape in the tropics, perfect for families and friends seeking a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
Mission Beach Hideaway Caravan Park
Smack bang in the centre of Mission Beach is this rather stylish take on a caravan park, tucked among manicured gardens and tropical foliage. Creature comforts are a
Bali Hai Child Free Holiday Park Mission Beach
The park offers wide open camping spaces, powered slab caravan sites, three villas, and two bungalows — all with beautiful ocean views.
MISSION BEACH HOLIDAYS AND RENTALS
Affordable and luxurious accommodation, ranging from bungalows, apartments, beachfront holiday cottages and homes to lavish absolute beachfront accommodation.
Mission Beach RETREAT
The only budget hostel accommodation right in the centre of town, which provides you with the most convenient access to all shops and the beachside.
Mission Beach RESORT
Right in the heart of Wongaling Beach. Spread across 12 acres, with four swimming pools promising hours of entertainment, with 68 self-contained guest rooms.
Beach VILLA 5
With 14km of sandy beach & sparkling Coral Sea at your door step, enjoy beach walks, swimming, kayaking or fishing. Set in lush tropical gardens with a shared .
RAINFOREST MOTEL
Nestled between the lush rainforests and the unspoiled shores of the Coral Sea, offering a peaceful and comfortable stay for Couples, Families and Solo Travellers.
Tropical Hibiscus Caravan Park
An unrivalled amount of amenities will greet you at this petite-sized caravan park. Gym, a wood-fired pizza oven, large entertainment deck, pool and more on the sands of Wongaling Beach.
Jackaroo Rainforest Retreat
Make yourself at home in a giant treehouse during your time in Mission Beach at Jackaroo. The hostel has six air-conditioned dorm rooms, or seek solitude with a deluxe double room.
Licuala Lodge Bed and Breakfast
This boutique property is surrounded by nature, nestled on 2.28 acres of private grounds, combining tropical rainforest and beautiful gardens.
Googarra Beach Caravan Park
Googarra Beach Caravan Park is the perfect place for a North Queensland holiday. There are 71 sites and 13 cabins available for accommodation.
LITORIA
A pavilion home tucked against reserve, about 150 metres from the beach, Litoria is the perfect getaway for couples or families and their four-legged friends.
NALA RESORT
Adults only escape. Where nature sets the pace. Steps from the sand, surrounded by rainforest, and moments from Mission Beach village.
HILLSIDE CARAVAN PARK
Just 15 minutes from Tully and Mission Beach with single ensuite rooms, cabins and camp sites. Travellers, backpackers and workers alike.
SEALORDS BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION
Nestled where World Heritage Rainforest. Enjoy two private, air-conditioned ensuite rooms with your own balcony and gourmet à la carte breakfast, or unwind in a self-contained bungalow.
MISSION BEACH & SURROUNDS
DINING
MISSION BEACH TAVERN
Mission Beach Tavern is open every day from 10am to 10pm excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day. Mission Beach Tavern is the perfect place for a great night out.
BINGIL BAY CAFE
The Bingil Bay Cafe offers a cosy, unique atmosphere with wonderful home cooked delights, fresh juices, beer from around the globe, local art, live music on Friday nights & weekly “Tuesday Night Trivia”.
Laundro Lounge
Great range of whiskeys, gins & cocktails with an amazing selection of wine from around the world. Washers and dryers available for your laundry needs.
The Garage Bar & Brewhouse
Craft beers on tap at the bar, fresh cocktails and a delicious food menu. Wood fired pizza restaurant. Live music every Sunday.
MISSION BEACH & SURROUNDS
TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS
Charley's Chocolate Factory
One of only a few places in the world where you can experience the fascinating journey from cocoa tree to chocolate bar all in the one location.
Crew H2O
Experience the Great Barrier Reef with Crew H2O - Mission Beach's premier reef tours offering snorkelling, diving, and fishing adventures.
Barra DownUnder
Barra DownUnder is a commercial Barramundi farm which offers 'Catch and Release' or 'Catch and Keep' fishing. Book your barra experience today.
Great Barrier Reef Safaris
Award winning, eco certified bespoke snorkelling, camping and boating adventures. Private, unique for all ages and abilities.
MISSION BEACH MAP
We respectfully acknowledge the Mamu, Jirrbal, Djiru, Gulngay and Girramay peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.