Top Things to do in Mission Beach
What to do and see in Mission Beach, Queensland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Mission Beach, Australia including Wildside Adventures, Mission Link Bus Services, Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre, Mission Beach Dunk Island Water Taxi, Charley's Chocolate Factory, Kennedy Walking Track, Croc and Wildlife Tours.
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1. Wildside Adventures
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5.0 based on 168 reviews
Take a paddle on the Wildside in your own Sports Raft. The pristine whitewater of Coachable Creek and the mighty Tully River have only been paddled by a few in sports rafts, so join the team from Wildside and feel the intimacy of nature and the thrills of adventure. Snacks and a light lunch included!
2. Mission Link Bus Services
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By jamiepV6156PN - Greater Adelaide, Australia
John and his team at Mission Link are a first class operation from Cairns airport to Mission Beach. They are very accomodating and the 'door to door' service was excellent. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable on all things in the Mission area and offered good feedback on places to eat........they were right on the money. The bus is clean, fresh smelling and most of all, nice and cool, making the trip very pleasant. What was pleasing is the cost of a return trip to Cairns airport is relatively inexpensive and would work out less than one day car hire. For anyone visiting the area, I would highly recommend using Mission Link. Thanks John!
3. Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Located in the original school building, this quaint centre caters for all types of visitors and their needs. Our volunteers are known to be some of the friendliest on the east coast, and we love helping you have a fantastic stay in our region of the Cassowary Coast. The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics awaits your visit! Pop in and take advantage of our amenities, book your tours, plan your itinerary to the Tablelands Region or North to the Tip of Australia! We can help with your Whitsunday adventures, and your taste of the tropics. Our experienced volunteers have lived your adventure and can help you plan your next. We are the doorstop to World Heritage Areas, and secluded paradises. Local retail products are available or buy that little souvenir which can give a lifetime of memories...
Reviewed By wombatdavid - Hobart, Australia
Michelle was lovely and helped us with cassowary spotting advice. We followed her map and enjoyed the 2 recommended walks. Still no cassowaries but we loved the forest anyway.
4. Mission Beach Dunk Island Water Taxi
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
Mission Beach Dunk Island Water Taxi operates from Wongaling Beach and is a quick & easy way to get to Dunk Island to enjoy beautiful walking tracks and amazing camping. Also on offer is Fozzy’s 3 hour, 3 Island Tour which meanders past three of the Family Group including famous Bedarra with onboard commentary and a swim on a private secluded beach. Three hours of fun and relaxation whilst enjoying a bit of history for which these islands are famous.
5. Charley's Chocolate Factory
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
At Charley's is a you'll experience chocolate from cocoa tree to chocolate bar. Learn about the history of the food of the gods. See cocoa trees growing in the plantation, spot the orchid like flowers and see pods ripening. The 13 stages from harvest to chocolate bar are demonstrated with lots of tastings (of course) Lunch is included. If you like chocolate you have to do this tour!
Reviewed By 523haydenr - Brunswick East, Australia
Booked this at the last minute and turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to mission beach. Very interesting learning about the farm to bar production process and seeing and tasting chocolate from end to end. It’s a small operation so don’t expect a slick polished factory which is part of the charm. Definitely worth a visit.
6. Kennedy Walking Track
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Walking trail in South Mission beach open to the public
Reviewed By DAMIHATHSA - Cairns, Australia
The walk leaves from the southern end of South Mission, near the boat ramp. There are some rubbish bins and a toilet there, but didn’t see any water. The full track to Kennedy Bay is signed as 8km and 1h 55m. With a few stops along the way, that was pretty close. For those that want something shorter, you can turn around at any time. The track is made up of boardwalks, steps, rocks, roots, mangroves and beach. The track builders have done a great job and I echo the suggestion of other reviewers to do the walk at, or near, low tide. I was even lucky enough to have a Cassowary greet me at Turtle Bay, no turtles though. PS......take heavy duty insect spray as the mozzies were thick at places like Miji Creek ????❌
7. Croc and Wildlife Tours
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
