Town of 1770

1770 is located 125km south of Gladstone, Queensland, with is golden sandy beaches, practically untouched natural surroundings it makes a holiday perfect for relaxation and rest. In close proximity to 1770 is Agnes Waters but most people relate it as one town. Agnes Waters offers the last surfing beaches that far north for anyone looking for the perfect wave as well as great accommodation, restaurants, shopping and a marina. 1770, discover by Captain James Cook, is regarded as the birthplace of Queensland, and with its natural environment still in its original state, the wildlife and vegetation remain relatively untouched to this very day, with only a few new developments around the area for visitors to come and enjoy this splendid holiday spot.

While you are on holidays at 1770 you can enjoy fishing, snorkelling, surfing, diving as well as enjoy a sleepy seaside town at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. Book yourself onto a trip to the reef or one of the many tours visiting the popular tourist attractions that area boasts. 1770 is the closest point to the Great Barrier so while you are on holidays here you can enjoy the underwater world the offers a great deal of colour fish, colour and marine life waiting to be discovered by you.

1770 history dates back to Lieutenant Cook, as it was the first landing place, in Queensland for the Endeavour. The name 1770 was given to the town in 1936.

Agnes Waters is really coming along with new developments popping up all of the time, it already has a shopping strip, a small museum, clothing stores and many restaurants that you can enjoy while you are in the area. But all the while developers still like to preserve the natural surroundings to keep the tropical ambience about the seaside town.

1770 is a much quieter place than Agnes Water, even though they are really close together they are still classed as two separate towns each with their own individuality. Even though 1770 is still small it does have its very own marina where fishing trips are launched. You are able to hire dinghies for the day if you want to do a spot of fishing or mud crabbing. You can expect to catch, barramundi, mangrove jack, flathead, flounder, bream and whiting on your fishing expedition and the famous fish, cuddles, a groper that comes in for regular feedings by the staff and measures up to 3 metres in length is a real site to see. You will have world renowned fishing on your doorstep from 1770 so why not book yourself onto one of the fishing trips and charters available from the Marina.

Wanting to do your holiday on a budget, then there a plenty of unpowered campsites to be hired and as the town is surrounded by natural parklands, you can come face to face with lorikeets, kangaroos, wild bush turkeys and possums.

Dining in 1770 is great with The Deck Bistro having great food and entertainment all year round. Dine outdoors with views of the water, and sip on a cold one.... feats on a mouth watering burger, nachos, gourmet sandwiches and a range of delectable seafood dishes. It is a favourite spot for the locals and visitors to come to at the end of the day and enjoy a relaxing drink with friends.

1770 and Agnes Waters are only about an one hour’s drive from the city of Bundaberg and Gladstone airports. For anyone travelling via the highway you are looking at around a half a day’s drive from Brisbane.

1770 is the perfect place for honeymooners or anyone looking for a secluded holiday getaway where you can get away from the rate race, and lose yourself in nature. You can take you pick from luxury beachfront villas, Bed and Breakfast retreats and holiday homes for the whole family.

You can access so many other great attractions from the town of 1770, such as the hidden treasure of the Discovery Coast which is rich in history, quiet charms and coastal communities. You can hike through bushlands and rainforests, create your own footprints in the sand or enjoy a range of water activities for the young and the young at heart. Pack a picnic and take yourself off to a secluded beach for the day for uninterrupted bliss on your own private beach. For anyone wanting to experience the Great Barrier Reef in all its glory but don’t really fancy getting wet you can jump onto a glass bottom boat trip that will allow you to see the underwater world marine life for yourself.

1770 has it all, no matter how slow or how fast you want your holiday to be, you can have it all when you come to 1770 and Agnes Waters. World class fishing, snorkelling, diving and surfing will be at your fingertips beckoning for you to come and enjoy! Not only that you can also jump onto a range of tours to take in this magnificent region so you can take in all of its beauty, wonder and natural attractions.