One thing is for sure: there are heaps of great things to do around Mission Beach. Yes, most are outdoors and therefore somewhat weather dependent. Some are free; others cost money. There’s plenty of action...or relaxation if you prefer.

This itinerary suggestion is based on our experience of living in the Mission Beach area for many years as a family. There are some local ‘secrets’ in here, but I’m sure that there are still more things that we don’t know about.

If you have just 2 nights/3 days in the area, then we’ll cut right to the chase with our very best not-to-be-missed suggestions!

Don’t forget that simply relaxing at TreeTops is usually a wonderful experience in itself - refer to the ‘About TreeTops’ page for all the information, activities, and things to do without having to go far!

TIP: Try to bring supplies for your first evening meal with you so that you don’t need to head off to the local Woolworths (a 15-minute drive) on your first afternoon.

Day 1: Arrive and Settle In!

Morning Travel to the Mission Beach area (from Cairns approx. 2 hours, from Townsville approx. 3 hours)

Afternoon

If you are in the area before the check-in time, how about beginning your stay with a delicious lunch at the Bingil Bay Cafe?

• Check-in to ‘TreeTops by the Sea’ (from 3 pm*) and settle in. Then choose from:

• A relaxing walk/exploration along Bingil Bay beach, or

• If it’s hot, why not just jump straight into the swimming pool?

Evening

• Enjoy a sundowner on another beach (or head back to Bingil if you loved it earlier!)

• Cook a nice meal in the TreeTops chef’s kitchen and take it easy - tomorrow will be a big day ;)

Day 2: Today is the Day!

Morning

• Tea, coffee and breakfast on one of the many decks and verandahs at TreeTops

• Call into the Tourist Centre and C4 Environmental Centre

• Consider a walk: North Mission Main Beach, Bicton Hill, Cutten Brothers, Lacey Creek, Licuala Fan Palm, or enjoy the Kennedy Walking Track.

• You could also consider a skydive (best to book at least 24 hours ahead or much longer at peak periods)

Afternoon (Depending on remaining energy levels) Choose from:

• A swim at Alligator’s Nest Swimming Hole

• A visit to Paronella Park

• If you didn’t earlier, a long stroll along North Mission Main Beach is a must-do!

Evening

You could go out for dinner and/or drinks (our recommendations would be to try either Peppervine or the Fish Bar, both in North Mission village, or cook up a storm in the TreeTops chef’s kitchen, but… our best suggestion is to then make your last night one to remember by use of the pool deck area, swimming pool, and outdoor bath and shower at TreeTops!

Day 3: Bon voyage!

Morning Check-out from ‘TreeTops by the Sea’ (by 10 am*)

Afternoon Travel home or to your next destination. 

* unless an alternative has been pre-approved