Coconut Beach

Townsville & Mission Beach


One of the loveliest beaches on the island, its Robinson-Crusoe feel helped by the fact that you can only reach it on foot.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Townsville & Mission Beach attractions

1. Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

22.76 MILES

Traditional woven baskets, paintings and colourful wooden sculptures are among the works for sale at this cooperative of Aboriginal artists from nine…

3. Paronella Park

24.49 MILES

Set beside a series of creeks and waterfalls 50km northwest of Mission Beach (and with at least one resident croc), this unusual tropical park is a…