mission beach

a picturesque 1.5 hours drive south from Cairns and 2.5 hours north from townsville through rich cane fields, banana plantations and historic towns, mission beach is a unique and unspoilt haven. there are various shops, restaurants, and beach rental outfits surround the mission beach lifeguard station. furthermore there are some stores available on mission boulevard, a block or so from the beach. a somewhat narrow cement boardwalk parallel's the entire beach. walking, biking, bicycling, and related activities are permitted on the boardwalk