07 May 2025
Words Ruth Hogan HM

Travel and Leisure Co. acquires beachfront resort in Queensland

Travel and Leisure Co. is set to acquire Queensland’s Castaways Resort and Spa Mission Beach, President and Managing Director, International Operations, Barry Robinson, announced at AHICE Asia Pacific on Thursday May 7.

The property, set on a 14-kilometre beach between Cairns and Townsville, will be renamed Club Wyndham Mission Beach and join the Club Wyndham South Pacific portfolio.

“Mission Beach is a tropical North Queensland gem lending itself both to the growing number of travellers who simply want to unplug and relax, and those who want to experience Australia’s incredible natural wonders for themselves,” said Robinson.

“It is also an ideal stopping point between Airlie Beach and Cairns for our club owners taking immersive road trips.

“With occupancy rates averaging close to 90% in our vacation club, we look forward to showcasing Mission Beach and introducing the highlights of the surrounding region to our Club Wyndham South Pacific owners and their guests,” he added.

The resort features 48 studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and loft-style apartments, two swimming pools with ocean views, a restaurant and bar with substantial dining space and Drift day spa.

Over the coming months, the apartments and some common areas will undergo a staged refurbishment, with the property remaining open and operating throughout this time.

The acquisition, brokered by ResortBrokers, comes as the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Queensland Government and Australian Government undertake a $19 million Mission Beach Town Centre Revitalisation Project to upgrade the town’s infrastructure, including its Village Green.

Club Wyndham Mission Beach will be the 67th property in the Club Wyndham South Pacific portfolio, and the 36th club offering in Australia for the close to 60,000 owners of the region’s leading vacation ownership club. END