Cairns International Airport

Sealords is closest to Cairns airport, 2 hours by road to Mission Beach. There are regular domestic connections to this airport from all over Australia, and international connections from Major Cities in Asia with seasonal services from New Zealand (see map to the right).

You can also take a spectacular 40 minute helicopter flight to/from Cairns airport along the coral sea coast to South Mission Beach; organise this with Island Reef Helicopters - if you are going to rent a car, Sugarland Car Hire at Wongoling Beach can pick you up/drop you off at the Bedarra Island office at South Mission Beach where the transfer to the helipad occurs. Note "Last minute" cheaper fares may be available. Beware of luggage weight restrictions. Island Reef Helicopters: 3/2 Commodore Street, South Mission Beach. Email: [email protected] Call: 07 4068 8460