Mission Beach Hideaway – A Rainforest Oasis in the Village Heart
Nestled within its own lush pocket of tropical rainforest, the Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Village offers a truly immersive nature experience right in the heart of town. This award-winning park is a sanctuary for travellers, renowned for its stunning, manicured gardens that seamlessly blend into the surrounding World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics. It’s a place where you can camp under the canopy of ancient trees, listen to an orchestra of exotic birds, and possibly even share your morning coffee with a majestic Southern Cassowary wandering through the grounds. The park provides the perfect paradox: a tranquil, secluded-feeling retreat that is just a few minutes’ walk from the vibrant cafes, restaurants, and golden sands of Mission Beach.The facilities are designed to complement the beautiful natural setting. A magnificent resort-style swimming pool is the centrepiece, offering a cool, inviting oasis to relax in after a day of adventure. The park’s commitment to quality is evident in its clean, modern amenities and a fantastic camp kitchen that provides a social hub for guests from all over the world. The location is simply perfect for exploring. From here, you can stroll to the beach for a swim, book a thrilling skydiving adventure, or wander through the village’s boutique shops. It’s also an ideal base for day trips to the Great Barrier Reef or a water taxi ride across to the idyllic Dunk Island, which sits invitingly on the horizon. For a holiday that combines the comfort of a top-tier park with the wild beauty of the rainforest, Mission Beach Hideaway is an exceptional choice.
Mission Beach Hideaway – QLD Location Map
Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Village
Address: 58-60 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach QLD 4852
Website: missionbeachhideaway.com.au
GPS Coordinates: -17.8651, 146.10792
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: In a lush rainforest setting in the heart of Mission Beach village.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: Primarily spacious, shady grass and slab sites.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites are available.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Caters to tourists and holidaymakers.
- Facilities: Resort-style swimming pool, modern camp kitchen, BBQs, spotless amenities block, laundry, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Yes, in communal areas.
- Potable Water: Yes.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Good Telstra coverage.
- TV Reception: Good.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
- Drive Through Sites: Yes, available.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes.
- Open Fires: Prohibited.
- Generator Use: Prohibited.
Activities & Essentials
- Essentials to Bring: Swimmers, good walking shoes for rainforest tracks, a camera, binoculars for cassowary spotting, and strong insect repellent. Be aware of marine stingers during the wet season.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. Please confirm their specific policy when booking. Be cassowary aware.
- Fishing: Excellent beach, estuary, and reef fishing opportunities.
- Short Walks: Direct access to village walks and close to the Kennedy Walking Track.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- Mission Beach Tavern: Approx. 800 m
- The Garage Bar & Grill: Approx. 800 m
- Bingil Bay Cafe: Approx. 5 km
Local Attractions
- Mission Beach: Approx. 400 m
- Dunk Island Ferry/Water Taxi: Departs from Wongaling Beach, approx. 4 km.
- Kennedy Walking Track: Starts at the southern end of the beach.
- Charley’s Chocolate Factory: Approx. 20 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Several other parks are located in the wider Mission Beach area.
- Next Free Camps: Very limited formal free camps in the immediate area.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. A public dump point is available in Mission Beach.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Available in Mission Beach village (approx. 800 m).
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Cassowary Coast
- Wet Season (Nov-Apr): Hot and very humid with a high likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall, monsoonal troughs, and cyclones. Marine stingers are present in coastal waters. Averages range from 24°C to 31°C.
- Dry Season (May-Oct): The peak tourist season. Beautiful, warm, and sunny days with lower humidity. Ideal conditions for exploring. Average temperatures from 16°C to 28°C.