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Wongaling Beach Cottage

Wongaling Beach Cottage

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Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen

Overview of Wongaling Beach Cottage

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 675 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Wongaling Beach, QLD
  • Popular LocationMission Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunk Island Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMission Beach Community Arts Centre6 min drive
  • AirportInnisfail, QLD (IFL)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Wongaling Beach Cottage

This contemporary architect designed beach house is just across the road from the beach with partial sea views from the large balcony.
Fully air conditioned with stylish new furniture & quality appliances, you will appreciate how much you can save by being next to the beach but not absolutely on it.

Perfect holiday beach house for a couple, a couple of couples or family with children. It is fully air conditioned with separate controls in each bedroom and the living area. Quality new kitchen and laundry appliances including a dishwasher and clothes dryer and it should have everything you need.
Free fast WiFi. Bluetooth enabled sound bar so you can stream your music from your phone or tablet. Flat screen TV with blue ray player that also lets you connect your hard drive to play your own movies or the range of DVD's provided. Plus it is Netflix enabled as well.

There is a book selection for both adults and children and board games as well for you to enjoy. Even if it's raining, the hammock on the deck is best place to recline with a book.

Most of all, relax and enjoy. You are in a tropical Paradise

The Neighbourhood

Mission Beach is one of the only two places in Australia that offers both World Heritage listed rainforest and Great Barrier Reef in the one area. With little commercial development and just a small permanent population scattered over 23 km’s of rainforest-fringed beaches, Mission Beach is a paradise waiting to be discovered.

A Brief History
First settled in the late 19th Century by timber cutters, Mission Beach was home, for at least 5,000 years previously, to the Djiru Aboriginal tribe. “Bingil” Bay, the second most northern village of the five settlements known collectively as Mission Beach, is a phonetic spelling of the Aboriginal word meaning “shady and sheltered spot”.

After the timber cutters came the farmers, who introduced coffee, tea, bamboo, and mango plantations to the area. The remnants can still be seen today. The difficulty in shipping produce to markets, combined with a devastating cyclone in 1918, led to a general demise in farming until a road to the area was built in 1936.

The fate of the indigenous Aboriginal inhabitants was similarly afflicted. Initially they were used as a cheap labour source by the white farmers but as they later came to prefer working for Chinese employers, who would often pay in opium, they came to be resented by the white settlers. This led to the establishment of the Hull River Mission in 1914 (from where Mission Beach derives its name) which was destroyed by the 1918 cyclone. Those Aborigines who survived and who could be found were shipped off to Palm Island, near Townsville, ending a long association with the area. A history sadly not uncommon with other indigenous peoples of the world.

The Villages of Mission Beach

Bingil Bay
From Brooks Beach, the bay just metres from Sanctuary, you can hop the rocks, south along the headland and emerge at Bingil Bay, the most densely forested town of the area. Here lives the smallest part of the Mission Beach community. The Clump Mountain National Park, Bicton Hill Walking Trail also begins here and emerges at the top of the hill to spectacular views of the coast.

Mission Beach
Mission Beach remains a stunningly beautiful place and has escaped the recent commercial development of other areas along the coast. Here you will find the heart of the area, a town which has retained its local charm and hospitality, with a wide range of cafes and restaurants offering take away, café style or a-la-carte dining. Gift shops, internet café, a small supermarket and a post office are all just a short walk from the long stretch of Mission Beach.

The C4 Environment Centre – (Opening Hours: 10am-5pm)
The Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation is located 100 metres north of Mission Beach town. This organisation seeks to actively protect and regenerate the local environment and wildlife, with one of its immediate concerns being the plight of the cassowary. The center is staffed by volunteers and is a great introduction to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area with its displays, computers and reference material. There is also a nursery where 8,000, – 10,000 plants are raised each year for reforestation.

Wongaling Beach
The shopping centre here is the home to a few more coffee shops and cafes and is also the location of the area’s first major supermarket and petrol station. The coach station for Greyhound and Premier, is also at the shopping centre in Wongaling Beach, otherwise known as Mission Beach Central.

South Mission
At the most southern township, you will find the end of the Beach Bus service and also the start of the stunning Kennedy Walking Trail, which explores beach and forest until the sandy stretch of paradise is finally interrupted by the Hull River. South Mission Beach is the closest land point to Dunk Island and is the departure point for the Coral Sea Kayaking adventures.

Blessed with an abundance of nature, there is much to see and do in Mission Beach. The closest mainland point to the Great Barrier Reef means that travel times are shorter and with only two reef boats, your experience of this amazing natural wonder is shared by only a select few. Just offshore are many deserted islands to sail or sea-kayak to and explore, most of which are protected National Parks.

For the more adventurous, there is some of the best white water rafting in Australia nearby, as well the opportunity to parachute over and land on one of the most scenic coastlines in the world. The rainforests surrounding Mission Beach offer a wealth of sights and sounds to the walker with a diverse range of habitats and eco-systems to explore.

Getting Around

As there is no public transport in Mission Beach apart from a taxi, it is strongly advised that you have your own transport. It is possible to arrive by either Greyhound or Premier coaches and then catch the local taxi to the Beach Cottage

Other Things to Note

Car-parking is available underneath the house but for small or medium size cars only. If you have a full size car, SUV or 4WD then park it on the street in front of the cottage.

Property manager

Paul Verity
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is no extra bedding for infants

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is an ashtray for smokers on the verandah

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wongaling Beach

Located in Wongaling Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Wet Tropics of Queensland and Lot 66 Nature Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Licuala State Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk
  • Licuala State Forest - 5 min drive
  • Dunk Island Beach - 5 min drive
  • Mission Beach Community Arts Centre - 6 min drive
  • Clump Mountain National Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Tully Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mission Beach Tavern - 9 min drive
  • The Garage Bar and Grill - 9 min drive
  • Plenty Restaurant and Bar - 9 min drive
  • Peppervine - 9 min drive
  • Jettys Restaurant & Wine Bar - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wongaling Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wongaling Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wongaling Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wongaling Beach Cottage located?

This family-friendly Wongaling Beach holiday home is located on the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mission Beach and Wet Tropics of Queensland. Djiru National Park and Lot 66 Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Collen H., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and peaceful with great beach.
Nice and peaceful with great beach.

5/5 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Lovely house with everything we needed and a very short stroll to a wonderful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Nik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, across from beach
We had a very comfortable stay. The living space is great, with lots of things to do (handy when it's rainy) . The kitchen was well equipped. We loved eating out on the front deck. Beds were OK. The location is perfect - right across from the beach, nice and quiet, but not too far to drive to the supermarket, mission Beach Central, or the national park walking trails. Driving around the roads through the national park we saw several cassowaries. We loved nearby Kennedy walking trail and Licuala forest walk. Laceys creek is great too. Tip for families - if it's raining, the local library is fantastic to keep the kids entertained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Aaron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great place! Easy, very clean and well equipped. It was the perfect place to explore the beaches from. I would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Nicolas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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