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Best Free Things to Do in Mission Beach
THE 5 BEST Free Things to Do in Mission Beach
Best Free Things to Do in Mission Beach
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- SuperDuper CoachMitcham, Australia205 contributionsSpectacular walking track especially the portion on the beach.
See other reviews for details of tide requirements etc.
We did the walk in 2.5 hours, on a muggy 28 degree day.
Saw two snakes. No crocs. No cassowaries. No insects.
Trail is good, well marked, no real opportunity to go the wrong way. A little bit overgrown in a couple of small sections.
Requires that you ascend multiple sets of 10-20 stairs, multiple times.
If you want a great bang for buck walk, stop at the end of lugger bay and turn back. After lugger there is a lookout and Kennedy bay, and the walk becomes a bit more of a slog and lugger bay is the better bay.
Aside from beaches, the number 1 thing to do in mission beach.Written 20 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - terrynichollsMandurah, Australia4 contributionsThanks so much Lee - great info and advice - well worth the visit - really loved Etty Bay, Josephine Falls and Babinda ( top Italian Restaurant in Babinda) Terry & Kerri WAWritten 14 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WorldTravla7Cairns, Australia8,597 contributionsI loved this walk but it’s through cassowary territory (I saw 2 fresh scats) so I was a bit trepidatious about disturbing one of these giant birds up close - hence I was a bit distracted during the walk!
There are fan palms galore on the 1.2km walk (the orange fruit is eaten by the cassowary) and Mission Beach has 50% of the remaining fan palm forest in all of Australia. For this reason alone, the walk is worth seeking out. There is a nice boardwalk at the end and lots of interpretive signage explaining the plants & fauna.
To get there, you take a short 1km drive on unsealed road off Tully-Mission Beach Rd into a beautiful secluded location. A short children’s walk is adjacent which includes some fake cassowary footprints & eggs!Written 13 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,590 contributionsHelen Wiltshire Gallery is located near the center of Mission Beach, it is a place that serves a variety of arts and crafts, including paintings, which have originated from local artists, including indigenous crafts people. Mission Beach is located in the north-east of Queensland, with the nearby Coral Sea as an environmental connection. The Gallery attracts locals and visitors, it's open from 10 am to 2 pm. Mission Beach is a favorite holiday destination for visitors.Written 14 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ozzie0504Melbourne, Australia118 contributionsQuaint little place, clean and neat with some interesting various types of art/sculptures on display. Cool place to visit.Written 14 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
