Drive Mission Beach & Cassowary Coast

mmerse yourself in the unique flora of Tropical North Queensland at the Cairns Botanic Gardens then continue your quest for nature and drive south to the aptly named Cassowary Coast, where you may just end up spotting one of these iconic birds yourself.
Waterhole hop your way from Cairns to Mission Beach, beginning with the crystal-clear Babinda Boulders in the southern Cairns region. Slide down a rainforest waterslide at Josephine Falls and marvel at this triple-tiered wonder from the various viewpoints. Take a well-worth 9km detour off the main road to Etty Bay, where you may spot one of the local cassowaries wandering along the beach.
If you’re too dry for your liking by the time you reach Mission Beach, drive via the El Arish Mission Beach Road and soak yourself in Lacey Creek. Or if you feel more like just wetting your whistle, pop by Murdering Point Winery to taste an assortment of wines, ports and liqueurs. With 3 beaches, 4 villages and Dunk Island just a stone’s throw from the shore, it’s well worth putting a few days aside to explore Mission Beach.
If the en route rainforest swims have you craving more, head further south to the bright blue queen of all swimming holes, the Cardwell Spa Pool. Whilst you drive your way to the ultimate gem, it’s well worth stopping at other points along the Cardwell Forest Drive, including the beautiful Attie Creek Falls.
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