The best time of year to go on a Mission Beach tour is May to November. This is considered peak season, as it generally has dry, sunny weather.
We recommend spending two to three days in Mission Beach, this will give you enough time to see the highlights of the city and go white water rafting!
There are plenty of activities to do whilst visiting Mission Beach. Our top recommendations are doing a day trip to Dunk Island. Then going for something more adventurous like skydiving or white water rafting.
To get to Mission Beach, you can get here by driving yourself, by the Greyhound bus or by flying into the Cairns Airport and travelling down.
There are plenty of free things to do in the town. You can head to one of the trails in the rainforest, like Lacey Creek, to try and spot a cassowary in the wild. There is also the Kennedy walking track, a beautiful coastal walk. Or simply relax on the beach if the weather is nice enough!
The best hostels in Mission beach we’d recommend are Jackaroo hostel, a treehouse out of the city surrounded by nature, or for something in the city, Mission Beach Retreat is also a great option.
Yes, Mission Beach offers tours to the nearby Great Barrier Reef, allowing visitors to snorkel, dive, or take boat tours to explore this bucket list item.