# Mission Beach

> A long palm-fringed beach in the Cassowary Coast, with rainforest where endangered southern cassowaries live.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mission-beach-cassowary-coast/

A long palm-fringed beach in the Cassowary Coast, with rainforest where endangered southern cassowaries live. Drive slowly through crossing zones; swim only in stinger-protected areas from about October to May.

- **Nearest town:** Mission Beach, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -17.8710, 146.1100

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. Hot in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-pacific-bruce-highway-sydney-cairns/)

## Nearby

- [Clump Point Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-clump-point-mission-beach/) – 2 km
- [Dunk Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-dunk-island/) – 10 km
- [Golden Gumboot](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-gumboot-tully/) – 21 km
- [Paronella Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-paronella-park/) – 29 km

## FAQs

### Where is Mission Beach?

Mission Beach is in Mission Beach, Queensland, at GPS -17.8710, 146.1100.

### Which road trips pass Mission Beach?

Mission Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sydney to Cairns by the Pacific and Bruce Highways.

### What is there to see near Mission Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Clump Point Lookout (2 km), Dunk Island (10 km), Golden Gumboot (21 km) and Paronella Park (29 km).

### When is the best time to visit Mission Beach?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)