Mission Beach Offshore Reefs

Mission Beach's offshore reefs — including Beaver Reef and Eddy Reef — are among the closest outer Great Barrier Reef sites to the mainland, just 40 km offshore and 90 minutes by boat from Clump Point. These Green Zone (no-fishing) marine parks boast pristine coral gardens, bommies, walls, and shelves rising within metres of the surface. Snorkellers swim among giant clams, anemonefish, angelfish, sea turtles, and reef sharks in crystal-clear waters with visibility typically 10–20 metres. The remote location means smaller crowds and a more intimate reef experience than the busier Cairns sectors.