Mission Beach Boating Association - MBBA

03/11/2026

Thanks to the volunteers that make this service possible.

30/10/2026

🎣 CHECK THE DATES BEFORE YOU CHUCK A BAIT! 🐟

Mission Beach fishos—some of our favourite catches are taking a breeding break. Here are the upcoming closures to put in your calendar:

🚫 Barramundi & black jewfish
1 November 2026–31 January 2027 inclusive.
Applies to Queensland’s east coast, including our local waters.

🚫 Coral reef fin fish
6–10 November 2026 inclusive.
Check which reef species are covered before heading out.

🚫 Spanish mackerel
6–27 November 2026 inclusive.
Mission Beach is within the northern closure area.

✅ Plan your trip around the closures.
✅ Check species rules and marine park zones before launching.
✅ Give breeding fish a break to help protect future fishing.

📲 Check the official dates and boundaries:
https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/services/fisheries/closures/tidal-seasons

Tag your fishing crew and share this reminder—good mates keep mates in the know! 🤝🎣



Dates checked against Queensland Fisheries’ published closures.

30/10/2026

A change of season on Dunk Island. 🌴

From Monday 2 November, we’ll be moving to our reduced seasonal hours, with a few changes to plan around for your next island visit.

🌴 Ferry & Restaurant
Operating Saturdays and Sundays through to Sunday 27 December 2026.

🛥️ Updated ferry timetable from 2 November

Mission Beach → Dunk Island
8:45am and 12:30pm

Dunk Island → Mission Beach
11:30am, 2:30pm and 3:30pm

⛺ Beachfront Eco Tents
Closed from Monday 2 November 2026.

Whether you’re joining us for lunch, a day on the water or a little island exploring, we look forward to welcoming you on weekends throughout the season.

Plan your visit at dunkisland.com.

Return to Discovery.

25/10/2026

We will need to watch this as it unfolds as there will likely be implications for other users. What do people know about the TMR / Council arrangements for users of this facility that they can share?

A LONG-RUNNING bitter dispute over the management of the Clump Point Boating Facility has escalated significantly, with marine tourism operator Myroo Group lodging a formal complaint to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

Mission Beach sculpting coming along well. What a beautiful day!

22/10/2026

⛵ Calling all sailors - Mission Beach Regatta this weekend!

Get ready for a fabulous weekend on the water as the Mission Beach Regatta returns, with spectacular sailing action between South Mission Beach and beautiful Dunk Island! 🌴🌊

Featuring exciting short-course racing and the popular Round Dunk Island race on Saturday afternoon, it's shaping up to be a fantastic weekend of sailing against one of Queensland's most stunning tropical backdrops.

The regatta is open to all off-beach dinghies and multihulls, with plenty of Mission Beach hospitality thrown in!

🚨 Sailors, don't miss tonight's deadline!

Register by 8pm TODAY, Thursday 22 October, to avoid the $20 late registration fee.

⛵ Final registrations close at 11am Saturday 24 October.

Whether you're competing or simply enjoying the action from the shoreline, come along and soak up the atmosphere!

👉 Register here: https://www.missionbeachsailingclub.com.au/events/371196

See you on the water! ⛵🌴

18/10/2026

Great news for our region.
Will take a bit of pressure off Clump Point once completed.

CONSTRUCTION has finally kicked off on the long-awaited $2.5 million Kurrimine Beach boat ramp upgrade, but local residents and boaties have been left stranded in a state of administrative “limbo”.

28/07/2026

Clear skies and calm conditions = Safe boating? Think again… Of the 328 marine incidents reported across Queensland in 2025:

· 70% occurred in designated smooth waters
· 62% occurred in clear weather
· 66% occurred in good visibility
· 59% occurred in winds below 16 knots.

The most commonly reported marine incident? Collisions between vessels. The message is simple: operating in good weather conditions and calmer waters, or closer to shore is no guarantee of safety.

Stay alert every time you are on the water. Always travel at a safe speed - and keep a proper lookout.