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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. Mission Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Mission Beach

Hinchinbrook Island - 6 Day Sea Kayaking Expedition
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When to visit Mission Beach

Mission Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mission Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 Air India, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. 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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mission Beach. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Mission Beach takes 1287 km and will cost you around $159. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $626 for a journey of 3090 km.

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 Air India, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. 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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mission Beach. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Mission Beach takes 1287 km and will cost you around $159. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $626 for a journey of 3090 km.

Airports near Mission Beach

CNSCairns

Airlines serving Mission Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mission Beach

Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $351 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mission Beach

Most booked hotels in Mission Beach

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Mission Reef Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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Mission Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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Castaways Resort & Spa On Mission Beach
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$126+
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Hiring a car in Mission Beach

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

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