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to seek Sanctuary at MissionYoga
Saturday 1st September is arrival
day, and morning classes begin around 7.30am on Sunday. There will also be afternoon
sessions at around 4.00pm from Sunday to Saturday, excluding Wednesday, which
is our scheduled afternoon off, allowing you to take a full day trip to the
reef or Dunk Island. Depart on Sunday 9th September at your leisure.
Things
to Bring
Torch,
Walking
shoes, Yoga
mat and Beach Towel (and bath towel if staying in Rainforest Hut)
Arrival
It is essential that the staff at Sanctuary know how and when you will
be arriving in Mission Beach, please give this information direct to
Sanctuary when you have made your plans. Please arrive at Sanctuary in daylight
where possible, to enable you to get your bearings in the rainforest before
it comes alive by night. You may arrive anytime after 10am. Your room will be
available by 2pm, though earlier if possible.
Last orders for the restaurant are taken at 8.00pm (please telephone ahead if
you plan to arrive after dark and wish to dine in the restaurant.) Last Check
in is at 9.00pm.
Bus Information
Airport Connections offer a shuttle service from Cairns and Cairns airport direct
to Sanctuary at 7am and 2pm, return shuttles depart Sanctuary at 10.30am and
5.30pm. Go to www.missionbeachinfo.com
for more information, or phone (07) 4068 8699, or info@missionbeachinfo.com
If travelling by coach, please telephone with your bus arrival time at least
one day prior to your arrival. The Sanctuary Courtesy Troopy can meet you from
any McCafferty/Greyhound arrival between 8.45 am and 5 pm.
To book your bus please go to www.mccaffertys.com.au
or phone on 132030.
Facilities
A central mother building, sitting high on a ridge to catch the cooling breezes
and views across the forest to the Coral Sea beyond, provides all the necessary
comforts of life. Here you will find board-games, reference books, internet
access, a small second-hand bookshop, laundry and a public telephone.
Tours and Activities
The knowlegable staff at Sanctuary will be able to organise any of a range of
tours for you, including visits to the Great Barrier Reef & Dunk Island,
Sea Kayaking and White Water Rafting.
Restaurant & Bar
At Sanctuary they pride themselves on high quality food made from fresh produce.
They offer delicious menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a variety
snacks throughout the day. Vegetarians are well catered for at Sanctuary. The
well-stocked bar is open throughout the day, while great coffee is also a speciality.
Self-Catering
Kitchen
There is a well-equipped communal kitchen for those who may wish to look after
themselves. There is a small supermarket and a delightful health food shop in
North Mission Beach.
Contact
Details
Sanctuary Retreat
72 Holt Rd, Bingil Bay,PO Box 398, Mission Beach, Qld 4852 Australia
Ph: +61 (0)7 4088 6064, Fax:+61 (0)7 4088 6071 e-mail: seek@sanctuaryatmission.com