Whale Tales: What the Humpbacks Really Think of Mission Beach…
Hi there.
We’re the whales.
Yes, the big grey ones you sometimes spot cruising past Mission Beach like we’re on a slow, majestic road trip — because we are.
Best Photography Spots Around Mission Beach
Mission Beach is a photographer’s dream — whether you're an iPhone snapper or someone who travels with lenses that need their own suitcase.
Here’s where to capture the magic:
Mission Beach: A Coastal Story
If you’ve ever wandered along the golden stretch between South Mission, Mission, and Wongaling Beach, you’ll know this place feels a little… magical. Warm breezes, swaying palms, Dunk Island on the horizon — it’s the kind of spot that makes you instantly forget whatever you were doing before you arrived.
Birds of Prey of Mission Beach
Everyone knows about the cassowary — Mission Beach’s unofficial mayor — but the bird scene here has more depth than a wildlife documentary. You can read our blog on the Cassowary here.
Meet the lesser-known stars: