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It’s one of the closest places the Great Barrier Reef comes to the mainland, providing the perfect rainforest meets reef postcard destination. There’s lush tropical rainforest, running streams and small beachside communities. Local tours and attractions provide the opportunity to maximise your engagement with the natural environment. This is a place to be enjoyed.
When planning your Mission Beach itinerary, you should factor in how much and how little you want to do when staying in the area. It’s best to allow time for both tours and activities, with some quality downtime spent poolside at Licuala Lodge.
World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and golden sandy beaches. It’s all here waiting for you at magical Mission Beach. One night is never enough.
Mission Beach is known for many things. Cassowaries come to mind, these endangered rainforest birds can be spotted in various locations across the destination. Long, wide sandy beaches, perfect for walks and rides. The rainforest, with its many walks and trails and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. For visitors it provides a relaxing retreat, where the pace of life is slower. A Mission Beach itinerary should certainly include all of the natural attractions, both here and in the surrounding areas. Three or four days provides a nice introduction, but a week will leave you refreshed and restored for the journey ahead.
Waiting to be explored.
Fringed by swaying coconuts.
Dive in and be amazed.
Beautiful, big rainforest birds.
So many excellent local trails.
PADI courses in Mission Beach.
The world class Tully River.
You can at Mission Beach.
Locally at Mission Beach, which is actually an area occupying 14km of coastline with four little towns pocketed amongst the trees, there’s an abundance of activities. Many of them are free. Starting with the network of walking trails, which includes the Kennedy Boardwalk, Bicton Hill for a view of the islands and the Lacey Creek and Dreaming Track for a real rainforest experience.
There are miles of pristine beaches. Licuala Lodge is 15 minute walk from Wongaling Beach, while some other beaches – like Garners and Brooks beaches – are very secluded. The rainforest is accessible with lots of walking tracks. For the reef, Mission Beach has snorkeling and diving day trips available. There’s also the option of day boat hire, so you can explore the nearby islands.
No Mission Beach itinerary is complete without including time to see surrounding regions and attractions. There’s the natural waterslide at Josephine Falls, the cool waters at Babinda Boulders, where you can swim throughout the year, or maybe it’s the blue waters of the Cardwell Spa Pools that draws you in. With your own vehicle, you can easily see and do all of these on a day outing from Mission Beach and Licuala Lodge.
Alternatively, you might want to book a local tour, like rafting on the Tully River, kayaking in Babinda, skydiving in Mission Beach, tasting local chocolate at Charley’s Chocolate Farm or exploring Paronella Park. Whatever your interests, there’s certainly something for everyone at Mission Beach and your hosts at Licuala Lodge are only too happy to share local knowledge and advice.
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