Douglas Shire district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Mossman

Mossman is a town in Douglas Shire district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 2,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 15 beaches & coast, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are Church of St David (1 km), Newell Beach (7 km) and Devils Thumb / Manjal Jimalji (15 km).

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Mossman, Queensland
Mossman, Douglas Shire district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mossman at a glance

Location
Douglas Shire district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 2,084
Coordinates
16.4629° S, 145.3714° E
Places within 50 km
108 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Mossman

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Beaches & coast near Mossman

49 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mossman. The closest is Beach Billabong (4 km); the best-known is Newell Beach (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mossman

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mossman. The closest is Maraverde Nature Refuge (12 km); the best-known is Mount Lewis National Park (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mossman

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mossman. The closest is Mount Beaufort (3 km); the best-known is Devils Thumb / Manjal Jimalji (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Mossman

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Mossman. The closest is O'Donoghue Falls (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Mossman

16 parks within 100 km of Mossman. The closest is Bill Reese Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mossman

8 museums within 100 km of Mossman. The closest is Janbal Gallery (1 km); the best-known is Port Douglas Court House Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mossman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mossman
  2. 1 km Church of St David · church, Douglas Shire
  3. 7 km Newell Beach · beach, Douglas Shire
  4. 16 km Devils Thumb / Manjal Jimalji · viewpoint, Douglas Shire
  5. 14 km Mount Lewis National Park · national park, Mareeba Shire
  6. 31 km Mowbray National Park · national park, Douglas Shire
  7. 19 km Back to Mossman

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    Within 15 km of Mossman

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mossman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1549Beach Billabong (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2549Maraverde Nature Refuge (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2137Mount Beaufort (3 km)
    Waterfalls1235O'Donoghue Falls (7 km)
    Parks1216Bill Reese Park (1 km)
    Other attractions99Yulmbarril (5 km)
    Museums48Janbal Gallery (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves48Low Island (27 km)
    Forts & heritage17Carstens Memorial (13 km)
    Churches55Uniting Church in Australia (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mareeba Mosque (73 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Placid (70 km)
    Caves01Chillagoe Caves (84 km)

    Mossman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mossman?

    Church of St David (church, about 1 km), Newell Beach (beach, about 7 km), Devils Thumb / Manjal Jimalji (viewpoint, about 15 km), Mount Lewis National Park (national park, about 17 km), Mowbray National Park (national park, about 19 km), Mount Carbine Tableland (viewpoint, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mossman?

    108 places on Spotwander: 15 beaches & coast, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mossman?

    Beach Billabong, about 4 km by road; Cooya Beach (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mossman?

    Maraverde Nature Refuge, about 12 km by road; Edward Said Nature Refuge (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mossman?

    Mount Beaufort, about 3 km by road; Mossman River Lookout (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mossman?

    Start in Mossman, visit Church of St David, then Newell Beach, then Devils Thumb / Manjal Jimalji, then Mount Lewis National Park, then Mowbray National Park, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mossman?

    October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Mossman

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mossman’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mossman on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.