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
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mission Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
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, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Mission Beach departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 15m.

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 JUCY , 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, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Mission Beach departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 15m.

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 JUCY , among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mission Beach.

Airports near Mission Beach

Airlines serving Mission Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,695 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mission Beach

Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $280 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)
$95+
Eco Village Mission Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Mission Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$129+
Castaways Resort & Spa On Mission Beach
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$136+

Hiring a car in Mission Beach

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23.