Mission Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mission Beach

Mission Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mission Beach to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mission Beach

Mission Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mission Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mission Beach

Plane

Although Mission Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), which is located 115 km from Mission Beach. Airlines that fly from Australia to Mission Beach include Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mission Beach departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mission Beach is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 111 km from Mission Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mission Beach.

Plane

Although Mission Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), which is located 115 km from Mission Beach. Airlines that fly from Australia to Mission Beach include Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mission Beach departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mission Beach is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 111 km from Mission Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mission Beach.

Airports near Mission Beach

Airlines serving Mission Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mission Beach

Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $275 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mission Beach

Most booked hotels in Mission Beach

Mission Reef Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$92+
Eco Village Mission Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$144+
Mission Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$124+
Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$132+

Hiring a car in Mission Beach

Expect to pay $1.78 per litre in Mission Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.29 and $28.39.

Expect to pay $1.78 per litre in Mission Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.29 and $28.39.