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Mission Beach

Queensland, Australia

On the Queensland Coast in the Tropical North, about 2.5 hours north of Townsville, and 2 hours south of Cairns..

Places to see and things to do

  • look for cassowaries in the Tam O'Shanter National Park (watch out for them on the road, especially at dusk).
  • Laze on the beautiful palm lined sandy beach
  • take a day trip to Dunk Island, either on a tour or via the water taxi. Dink island is 4.5 km from off shore. The island is mostly National Park, with a resort too.
  • take a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef.

Mission Beach
Mission Beach

Where to Stay

  • Mission Beach Caravan Park is a low key park but in a greatposition across from the beach

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