MISSION BEACH

Taking its name from the Aboriginal mission established early this century, Mission Beach comprises some half dozen communities stretching north from the Tam O'Shanter Point through South Mission, Wongaling, Mission Beach, Clump Point and Bingil Bay. At Tam O'Shanter Point, a cairn commemorates the-ill fated Cape York expedition of explorer, Edmund Kennedy in 1848.

Visitors can find private, secluded coves with their own pristine beaches for the day. Beach and rainforest walks in World Heritage Wet Tropics, white water rafting, tandem skydiving, fishing and sailing are some popular Mission Beach activities.

Popular festivals and monthly markets, together with a multitude of water orientated activities including visiting the Great Barrier Reef, game fishing and sea kayaking, attract thousands of visitors to the area annually.

Spectacular walks to Bicton Hill and Cuttens Lookout offer superb views over the 'Island Coast'. From here, banana farming and other agricultural pursuits can be appreciated. Pineapples, paw paws, avocados and mangoes are grown in abundance.

Clump Point at the northern end of Mission Beach is the departure point for cruises to the Great Barrier Reef, Dunk Island and daily island-hopping tours. Tour operators offer a great variety of tours. The township is a well-equipped holiday resort destination with specialty restaurants, shopping, medical, banking, postal and coach terminal services and facilities.

The Horizon at Mission Beach