Where is the nearest beach?

South Mission Beach is about 2 min drive down the hill, Wongaling Beach is about 8 mins drive and Mission Beach about 15 mins drive.

You can walk down the hill to South Mission Beach, about 10-15 mins; however, it is a steep walk back up the hill.

Can you swim at the beach?

My preference is to swim in the pool; it's safe and free from stingers and crocs and way more private.

In stinger season, both South Mission Beach (2 mins drive) and Mission Beach (15 mins drive) have stinger nets. When stinger nets are in place, you should only swim in the ocean if you are inside the nets, and protective clothing is recommended.

Read here for more info on stingers: https://beachsafe.org.au/surf-safety/tropical-stingers.

Is there a swimming pool? What sort of water temperature is it likely to be?

Yes, Villa Amavi has a swimming pool with a dreamy view of Dunk Island. The pool is outdoors and a suitable temperature for swimming all year round, both day and night.

There is also a shade sail over the western end, which not only offers shade from the sun from midday onwards but keeps the pool cool in summer on the warmer days, usually in Jan & Feb.

There are also sun lounges and deck chairs, and pool toys in the shed for guests use.

Do you know a good source of info on which beaches close by have stinger nets and which don't?

My preference is to swim in the pool; it's safe and free from stingers and crocs and way more private.

In stinger season, both South Mission Beach (2 mins drive) and Mission Beach (15 mins drive) have stinger nets. When stinger nets are in place, you should only swim in the ocean if you are inside the nets, and protective clothing is recommended.

Read here for more info on stingers: https://beachsafe.org.au/surf-safety/tropical-stingers.