Mission Beach backpackers accommodation

Thia Mission Beach backpackers accommodation is ideal for independent travellers, it is an affordable accredited rainforest eco-lodge, located in North Queensland, Australia, half way between Townsville and Cairns. Set on 18 hectares of lush tropical rainforest overlooking the Coral Sea, this Mission Beach backpackers accommodation is designed to minimally impact on the outstanding natural values, we are as much a refuge for travellers as it is for wildlife.

Mission Beach is one of the only two places in Australia that offers both World Heritage listed rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef in the one area. With little commercial development and just a small permanent population scattered over 23 km's of rainforest fringed beaches, Mission Beach is a paradise waiting to be discovered.

Sitting high on a hill to catch the cooling breezes and breathtaking views across the emerald forest to the Coral Sea beyond, the long house provides all the necessary creature comforts of life. Each Mission Beach backpackers accommodation sleeps two in either double or twin occupancy. A minimalist design maximises the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest whilst giving some personal space to those creatures you may prefer not to sleep with. In keeping with our low impact philosophy, buildings are designed and constructed to ensure that the vegetation and bird life is disturbed as little as possible. Adjoining huts are connected by boardwalk to protect the forest floor.

Sleeping in the rainforest is a unique experience because it's at night when the rainforest comes alive. The gentle trilling from an orchestra of insects interspersed with the croaking of frogs and the occasional haunting cries of owls is a soothing and entirely natural symphony to fall asleep to. Walking tracks wind through the forest, providing views of majestic rainforest trees and rare ferns. In a terraced garden surrounded by towering trees, a tranquil pool awaits for that refreshing plunge or sunbathe on the timber deck. A short walk away, lies a beautiful, secluded and near private rainforest fringed beach.

The Mission Beach backpackers accommodations are constructed of natural timbers and utilising the talents of local craftsmen to create exquisite natural furniture, the roomy stylish area offers an in house restaurant specialising in locally grown fresh foods and excellent coffee to satisfy your base desires. Vegetarians are particularly well catered for. The Mission Beach backpackers accommodation bar can tend to your spiritual needs and for those who prefer to look after themselves, well equipped self-catering facilities are available. Internet facilities provide a link to the rest of the world for those who can't totally escape it and there is a shop selling the necessities of life along with locally produced works of art and handicrafts.

A comprehensive rainforest reference library and book exchange are in the lounge and you can while away an afternoon in chair hammocks or on the lounges. The tour desk will assist you with expert local knowledge in arranging tours of the region.

Our experienced masseur and masseuse provide a range of massage styles from the vigorous Deep Tissue Massage with no muscular knot unattended to a relaxing Swedish massage.

This Mission Beach backpackers accommodation is set on over 18 hectares of wet tropical rainforest, the home of the endangered Southern Cassowary. More than 90% is dedicated to cassowary habitat and rainforest conservation. By staying at the retreat, travellers are able to make an active contribution to habitat preservation as well as experience a rare insight in to the ecology of tropical rainforests.

We have achieved "advanced accreditation" from the Australian Nature and Ecotourism Accreditation Program so you can be confident that by visiting us, you are not only experiencing a rare insight into the ecology of tropical rainforests, but also making an active contribution to nature conservation.