Mission Beach
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Mission Beach is on the Cassowary Coast in Far North Queensland.
Understand
Mission Beach is a natural mid way point between Townsville and Cairns. Mission Beach is made up of four beach villages linked by 14 kilometres of wide golden beach, a perfect base to relax and explore this unspoilt natural environment. A blend of sophisticated eateries, boutiques and art galleries nestle against lush tropical rainforest. Mission Beach reminds us of how beautiful little beachside towns can be, blending vibrant art and culture with unique tourism attractions.
Get in
Getting to Mission Beach is easy and there are an abundance of choices for the traveller.
===By car===
If you are heading from the south, turn right off the Bruce Highway just north of Tully and it is approximately 26km to Mission Beach. If you are heading from the north then turn left off the Bruce Highway in El Arish and it is approximately 16km to Mission Beach. To see a map of our location click here.
===By bus===
The Greyhound and Premier bus services make regular stops in Mission Beach. The buses arrive at the Bus Terminal at the Cassowary Shopping Village at Wongaling Beach by the Big Cassowary. Exemplar Coaches and Limousines run an airport transfer twice a day from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach and once a day from Mission Beach to Cairns Airport - book 48 hours in advance.
===By train===
QRail passenger train services stop at the Tully Railway station. Your accommodation venue will be happy to organise transport to meet you or you can catch a taxi from the station.
===By air===
Qantas , JetStar or Virgin Australia fly direct into Cairns, or Townsville.
See
- Porter's Creek (Wongaling Creek)
- Tam O'Shatner
- Dunk Island
- Family Islands