Beach

Mission Beach

Mission Beach, Queensland

Long palm-backed beach with rainforest behind and a chance of seeing a cassowary.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
3 hours

Rainforest meets the sea at Mission Beach, and the area is a stronghold for the endangered cassowary. Drive slowly through the villages, keep an eye on the road and take the Djiru rainforest walks. In the evening, walk the beach for a quiet sunset.

Good to know

  • Slow down, cassowaries cross the road
  • Swim only in the stinger net season rules
Getting there
Sealed roads
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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