Places and Drives - The Central Coast - More Mission Beach Walks

Edmund Kennedy Walking Track

In 1848, the Tropical North's first European explorer Edmund Kennedy landed at Tam O'Shanter Point to begin his ill-fated expedition north to Cape York. Take a walk in his footsteps south of Mission Beach. The full track length is 7.8km (nearly 5 miles) round trip but walkers can turn around and retrace their steps whenever they're tired. The track is narrow and rough in places and there are some sandy stretches and rock hopping along the beach. There is a picnic area at Kennedy Bay (distance 3.9km, 2 hrs).

How to get there
Park at the boat ramp on the southern end of South Mission Beach.

Bicton Hill Walk

This shady rainforest path leads to magnificent views of the coastline and is a great way to get your bearings when arriving in the region. A well maintained 4km (1.5 - 2 hrs) loop winds up to the top of Bicton Hill, with an easy downhill stretch for the walk back.

How to get there
The track begins 5km (3 miles) from North Mission Beach on the El Arish-Mission Beach Road. Phone (07) 4068-7183 for more information.

Lacey Creek

This 1.2km circuit walk (30mins) is an easy stroll along a graded track with signs describing the local environment and its inhabitants - including the endangered cassowary.

How to get there
Lacey Creek is 5km from North Mission Beach on the El Arish-Mission Beach Road. Phoning (07) 4066-8779 will get you more details.