Reef, Islands and Whale Watching (Aug to Nov)

Full Day Trips to the reef operate daily with operators Calypso Adventures and Quickcat Cruises.  A wonderful day out to experience this wonderful World Heritage reef.

Approximately 4km offshore, Dunk, Bedarra and the family group of islands make up Mission Beach’s aquatic playground. The remaining islands of the Family Group include Timana, Wheeler, Coombe, Smith, Bowden and Hudson Islands.  Campers can stay on Dunk, Wheeler and Coombe with a permit.  Camping equipment is available for hire.

The Mission Beach Water taxi & Quickcat Cruises both run services that run regularly throughout the day to Dunk Island.  The Water taxi also can take you to Bedarra Island.

Full & half day trips as well as overnight camping on local islands is a great way to experience the islands and is available with operator Tropical Islands Picnics and Camping.  Picnics and camping gear can be easily prepared to make your experience more relaxing.  You can have your own island for the night as there are limited camping permits available.

Sealegs is a new amphibious boat that can drive in and out of the water and take you to the islands.  A unique experience keeping you dry to and from your destination.

Dunk and Island Sails is great way to enjoy sailing around the islands.  Sunset cruises are also available which is a amazing way to unwind and watch the sun go down.

Whales are putting on a great show in the waters between Mission Beach and the islands.  All the above operators are experiencing great sightings daily during this time of year.