Agnes Water & Town of 1770

Surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean and luscious greenery of national parks the twin coastal towns of Agnes Water and Town of 1770 are two of Queensland’s most beautiful and serene sea side destinations.

Agnes Water accommodation varies from bed and breakfasts to caravan parks to a beautiful range of resorts and hotels than span over to the smaller Town of 1770 that lies a further 6 kilometres away.

There are a surprising array of things to do in both Agnes Water and Town of 1770 including learn to surf sessions which both Reef 2 Beach and Lazy Lizard Surf School are the most popular for. You can taking surfing to the next level and try your hand at Kite Surfing with Kitesurf 1770 or adventure out to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploration, snorkelling, and diving. One of the more exciting adventures you can take is to enjoy a scenic flight over the sleepy seaside towns of Agnes Water and Town of 1770 with 1770 Castaway Island Adventures.

See the scenery of the Capricorn Coast by taking a walk down the Paperbark Forest Walk in Agnes Water, visit Eurimbula National Park, and stop in at Horizons Kangaroo Sanctuary. 

For a touch of culture and history drop into the Kent Barton Art Gallery and the Agnes Water Museum, or of course, you can duck into the 1770 Distillery for a decent drink and look around.

To reach this idyllic location turn off the Bruce Highway 70 kilometres south of Gladstone at Miriam Vale and then on another 57 kilometres to Agnes Waters, with a further 6 k’s to Town of 1770.

Agnes Water and Town of 1770 are supremely peaceful towns with pristine coastline and national parks that stretch luxuriously for kilometres. It is the perfect place to retreat to and adventure the Great Barrier Reef, indulge in hidden beaches, explore secret fishing spots, and simply escape the daily grind. Speak to the experts at Discover Queensland  on 1300 788 553 to organise your Agnes Waters or Town of 1770 retreat today!