Mission Beach
Mission Beach
4.5
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STEPHEN N
Brisbane, Australia22,995 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was our very first visit to Mission Beach on Monday 02/10/23 travelling from Cairns. The views from the beach were amazing & arriving around 9:30am the beach area wasn't very busy with tourists & locals.
Unfortunately we didn't have much time due to catching up with friends living a few KM away, we hope to return to mission beach sometime in the near future.
Unfortunately we didn't have much time due to catching up with friends living a few KM away, we hope to return to mission beach sometime in the near future.
Written 4 October 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,729 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Sandy South Mission Beach is attractive for travelers spending time in this beautiful tropical area. The beach is quite calm, it's about a kilometer or more to the township of Mission Beach. The beach is connected to the township by Ulysses Link Walking Track, it's a good walk. The South Mission Beach begins near the Eco Village and Shelly Beach.
Written 13 August 2024
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London, UK157 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
This review is about the beach itself, not about any accommodations or other businesses. I loved the beach. Amazing for a morning walk before and after sunrise which is the most beautiful I have seen. I woke up early every morning just for this. Quite a few people doing the same thing and a few joggers.
There is a small patrolled area with stinger nets. This is also lovely and well kept and the lifeguards working there are nice and they’ll answer any safety questions you might have. I went for a swim there a few times and it was really nice.
The beach is lovely overall but choose the accommodation carefully.
There is a small patrolled area with stinger nets. This is also lovely and well kept and the lifeguards working there are nice and they’ll answer any safety questions you might have. I went for a swim there a few times and it was really nice.
The beach is lovely overall but choose the accommodation carefully.
Written 27 December 2022
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Henry J
Brisbane, Australia3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I’ve been on 100s of beaches, but this beach is too dangerous and too putrid to walk on. There are dogs off-leash on every section of Mission Beach. I was walking along minding my own business one day and an Alsatian ran 50 metres down the beach to attack me. As well, dogs are readily allowed to chase the native shorebirds, there is garbage washed up all along the beach, and mass numbers of coconut trees with coconuts regularly falling down onto walking paths. There can also be marine stingers and crocodiles in the water. Cafés and restaurants are expensive, and it hardly stops raining. Just pass it by.
Written 14 October 2024
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Tracey S
Cairns, Australia18 contributions
Mar 2020
Lovely Beach but during our stay, it was too hot during the day and full of jellyfish. No phone reception (Vodafone) and full of mossies the entire time. Alot of the nicer restaurants are closed during the week and the other places were not air conditioned and unfortunately it was a steady 43 degrees each day. We went, we saw (what was open HaHa) and we conquered. Wouldnt really rush back though.
Written 7 March 2020
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Dan W
Brisbane, Australia22 contributions
Apr 2021
Terrible park by all accounts. The bigger cabins are nice but forget it if you are a couple or single wanting to stay in a cabin as they are only fit for knocking down. If you're into injecting hard drugs and need a place to hole up for a while this is the perfect place for you.Such a shame that this establishment has gone this way when Mission beach needs all the help it can get from tourist dollars. Trust me there are better places to spend it than Bali Hai caravan park.
Written 29 April 2021
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Lee-Anne M
6 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
The main are of mission beach looks so run down. Shops are closed. The ones that were open struggling to serve food….. running out of ingredients. The arcade area is a gravel pit. Just Hereford the day. Innisfail has a lot more on offer
Written 29 December 2024
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Robert D
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
Over priced accommodation. Stayed in a cabin in a caravan park. 33% dearer than Tully Heads. Food costly bring your own. OK place to visit but not stay for any lenght of time.
Written 17 May 2023
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Jason H
1 contribution
Apr 2021
Avoid this place like a Chinese wet market. Seriously shameful state of affairs when a beautiful town like Mission beach has a caravan park run like this. Please don't spend your money here. Look elsewhere.
Written 27 April 2021
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By Bine
Ribe, Denmark25 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
But watch out for jellyfish certain times a year.
My little girl and I wear Walking around the beach and enjoying the day. we were not swimming in the sea because of the jellyfish. Even though it was breathtaking and and we would highly recommend you guys going there.
My little girl and I wear Walking around the beach and enjoying the day. we were not swimming in the sea because of the jellyfish. Even though it was breathtaking and and we would highly recommend you guys going there.
Written 6 June 2020
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Hi, We have one day to drive from Port Douglas to Airlie beach. Could anyone recommend places to stop for food, drink and a rest? Also, would it be better to stop at mission beach or Townsville? Finally, on our tight schedule what are the 'must see' things along that route? Many thanks
Written 26 October 2019
Julia I tend to agree. The Locals are very 'Protective and Guarded' which in a Tourist reliant spot, you would think they could be a little more 'Open and Friendly'. I think the Australian standard of Customer Service in a lot of these locations, tend to be minimal at best. Im generalising here of course, but after being in the Travel Industry for over 42 years, I feel I can add constructive criticism. I would hope to see the 'Locals' shop keeper, cafe's etc reach out to other 'Australian's' who maybe their only source of income in the months/years that follow a Currency decline from overseas visitors. If this is not sustained, then Im afraid the Aussies in question, looking for a alternate piece of Australia to spend their dollars, will head to Asia at half the price and friendly locals. There is only so much $$ a lovely non swimmable beach/ location, will attract!
Written 13 October 2018
I WANT TO visit mission Beach for two weeks holiday.. when is the best time of year to be there weather wise... I dont like rainy days, can tolerate some humidity..thanks.
Written 6 December 2017
Hi! Great choice! May-August would be most comfortable for you if you don’t like humidity.
If you like fine food go to peppervine for dinner! Absolutely sensational!! I travel from cairns to eat at this place😍
They are many lovely places to stay at but if your looking for something beach front and close to the cafes/shops Castaways resort is ideal! 😎
Eco village is a few kms away but lovely too if you want peace and quiet
Written 17 December 2017
hi there I'm currently planning a holiday to the cairns area for the xmas/NY break coming up and looking to stay around mission beach for New years, I was wondering what new years eve events and activities take place around mission beach? I am a 24 yo male with my girlfriend.
thanks!
Written 18 November 2015
when is the best time to be in Mission bay, weather wise..i hate rainty days but can tolerate some humidity..i plan to stay 2 weeks..thanks
Written 6 December 2017
In transit
Melbourne, Australia
I think theres buses which run but I rented a cheap car and drove myself. Only takes around 2.5 hours by memory.
Bets place to stay - Mission Beach Resort !
Written 29 March 2015
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