Agnes Water & The Town Of 1770 has been on our Travel ‘Bucket List’
for a long time, and we are glad we ticked off this gem of an area before it got
overpopulated. As far as sleepy little beach towns go, 1770 off the Southern
Great Barrier Reef is among the best. A quiet, charming pocket of beautiful
beaches and swimming spots mixed with lively restaurants and cafes makes it an
ideal place for a family vacation or an escape with loved ones. More than just a pretty face, 1770 (also known as Town of
Seventeen Seventy) has an incredible history. The town is built on the
site of the second landing by Captain Cook in May all the way back in, you
guessed it, 1770! Each year the locals re-enact the historic landing as part of
an annual festival held in May.
For a trip you will never forget, jump aboard the pink LARC
- an amphibious craft that will take you for a ride across deserted sandy
beaches and pristine estuaries. The ex-military Lighter Amphibious Resupply
Cargo (LARC) vehicle makes a comfortable ride for exploring the natural joys of
Bustard Head and Eurimbula National Park. This is Queensland's only
operating Lighthouse open to the public. The LARC is one of
those big, hulking vehicles that can drive on land and go in water. It’s also a
great way to see another side of 1770 and the local area if you don’t have a
boat of your own.
The guides are incredibly knowledgeable and will show you
places and animals you wouldn’t have seen otherwise, as well as share local
history. The LARC is definitely worth doing and suitable for all ages.
You'll hear the tales of tragedy and triumph as early white
settlers and lighthouse keepers struggled to tame this remote wilderness. You
will have a guided tour in the light keeper's cottage, now a museum of
artefacts and light station memorabilia. You will see some of the prolific
wildlife that inhabits the area and you will gasp in awe at the spectacular
panoramic view from the balcony of the historic Bustard Head Lighthouse.
And on the way home, you can experience the thrill of sand
boarding down the towering dunes of Middle Island. The LARC's (Lighter
Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vessels) are named in honour of Sir Joseph Banks and
Dr Daniel Carl Solander, the two eminent botanists who accompanied Lieutenant
James Cook aboard the Endeavour on their voyage of discovery. Full day tour
includes morning tea, lunch and an Aussie Billy tea.
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