Just 30km north east of Tully in North Queensland lays the town of Mission Beach. In fact, the name may be used more loosely for a number of small localities scattered along the beach.

The hills behind the beach are covered with rainforest and peppered with holiday homes. Over the past ten years developers have made Mission Beach their mission. Strict building covenants are imposed on developers so that the area remains environmentally sound, which is great news for the area and the environment, after our most recent trip to mission beach we inspected three resorts and two hotels and The Apartment Accommodation Team are very pleased to report that majority of these resorts and hotels have been built so they blend with the area landscape and environment.

With more couples and families visiting Mission Beach for their holidays every year the area remains really beautiful the beach itself is fringed with coconut palms. It is one of the few remaining places in North Queensland where the rainforest reaches the ocean. The rainforest is a refuge for that giant flightless bird, the Cassowary, but your only sighting may be in town at the Big Cassowary.

There are numerous walks through the rainforest including the Luff Hill Trail, a challenging walk which rewards with spectacular coastal views. Mission Beach offers boat trips and transfers to many nearby islands, particularly Dunk Island. There is plenty to do locally, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, parachuting, scuba diving, guided rainforest walks, bird watching, wildlife watching and Aboriginal tours.