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Extreme Sports Paradise at Mission Beach in Queensland

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To the unsuspecting traveller, Mission Beach, halfway between Cairns and Townsville in the heart of Queensland's Wet Tropics, may seem like a sleepy town, peppered with a few bars and good restaurants. But scratch away at the surface and there is plenty to keep the adrenalin running at a high level. There is White Water Rafting on the mighty Tully river, SkyDiving from 14,000 feet landing on the beach itself and Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef.

The Xtreme Team is the only White Water Rafting operation based out of Mission Beach in North Queensland, Australia. It is an elite group of professional river guides with with a vision of creating the ultimate rafting experience. It combines the intimacy of a small company with the professionalism that a large orginisation provides. Xtreme Team numbers are limited to provide you with the most time on the water and the least waiting time. The Xtreme Team guides are chosen not only for their river skills, but for their love of rafting and the natural environment.
Paul's Parachuting is the original skydiving operation in Tropical North Queensland, Australia - operating since 1990 with an excellent safety record - a reflection of the care taken by all of their instructors. Paul's Parachuting has Tandem jumps available to you from Mission Beach. The location offers the most stunning views over the Coral Sea, Dunk Island, the beach and the tropical rainforest. Certainly an experience you will never forget. Solo skydiving courses for those wishing to take the next step in skydiving are available.

Mission Beach has several scuba diving operators (Calypso Dive, Blue Thunder, Quick Cat). They all offer a complete scuba diving service designed to ensure you experience the very best from the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Explore unspoiled sites or dive the 'Lady Bowen' wreck (with Calypso Dive) or even snorkel around your own deserted island. And it doesn't matter whether you're certified or a beginner - all scuba diving courses are available at Mission Beach.

And for the not-so extreme guys - Mission Beach offers Sea Kayaking, Reef and River Fishing, Croc spotting tours and even a round of golf.

 

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