An easy two-hour drive from Cairns, Mission Beach is the tiny beach town that’s fast becoming an Australian hot spot, writes Alexia Santamaria Modern travellers are a tricky bunch. We yearn for destinations with an element of the undiscovered, but not so undiscovered we have to forgo any creature comforts. We seek holidays with unique and authentic experiences yet crave the convenience of the well-trodden path - it’s a complicated equation.
Mission Beach is one of those rare spots at the perfect stage of tourism; with a variety of engaging activities, intriguing food options, idyllic beaches that stretch on for days, and great accommodation. It somehow still remains quaint, quirky, and ‘local’ enough to avoid that tourist trap feeling. READ MORE: Best things to do in Queensland on a family holiday.
