Distance from Townsville to Mission Beach = 147.3 miles
Driving time to Mission Beach = 3 hours
Total Driving Distance: 2494.3 miles
Total Driving Time: 53 hours
We've spent four nights and three days in yet another Australian bit of paradise. We are in the North Queensland Tropics...hot, humid and steamy. Yet, at this time of year, there is no need for
air conditioning as the lovely ocean winds and the ceiling fans keep everything cool and comfortable. The house is right on the beach with a trail alongside into the small beach town nearby, and has an inviting lap pool for some serious exercise or a sandless cool-down. David and Sarah have created a lovely, welcoming and comfortable beach home, and we are grateful for their hospitality.
Beach walks, rainforest hikes, shell collecting, dinner or breakfast coffee with their friends and neighbors, a bar-b-q and champagne to celebrate or giggle at the coronation, and an ocean swim between the stinger nets while watching red-tailed black cockatoos.....what a fabulous way to end the Big Drive!
The only piece of the Queensland Tropics that alluded us was the cassowary....that huge, dinosaur-like, non-flying bird that roams the rainforest here. Signs warning drivers of their presence are everywhere, but these birds were shy this week. Next time..... Photo thanks to the Queensland park service.
Next stop: Cairns and back to Sydney
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