Recreation

Only 30 minutes drive inland lies Tully, the unofficial whitewater rafting
capital of Australia. The Tully River features Grade 3 and Grade 4 rapids for those seeking the extreme. Local skydiving operators can also offer one of the most spectacular skydiving experiences and drop zones in the country, landing on the white sands of Mission Beach from 14,000 feet.  Mission Beach has earned a reputation as a haven for rest and relaxation and offers an array of accommodation, dining, retail and culture. Local markets are held on the first and third Sunday of each month showcasing local produce, clothing, arts and crafts. Mission Beach is also home to artists and galleries exhibiting local and Australian works.  Mission Beach presents a great selection of dining options ranging from stylish cocktail lounges offering seasonal modern Australian dishes and classics such as barramundi fillet and surf ‘n’ turf in a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting by the beach, glorious ocean-front restaurants specializing in contemporary tropical- Mediterranean fusion dishes to fine-dining experiences with local seafood and exotic flavours.