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Activities in Agnes Water and 1770

Discover our charming little area of Agnes Water and the Town of 1770

Surf, explore, chill and mostly, have fun!

Paperbark forest walk

Spectacular 15-minute walk on well formed path leads you through an enchanted forest of paperbark trees. You never thought a swamp can be this beautiful.

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Sunset at 1770

Walk, cycle or take a shuttle bus to 1770, a wonderful peninsula where Captain Cook first stepped foot on Australian land. Click the button below to find out more about the shuttle tours.

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Discovery Coast market

The Discovery Coast Markets are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Browse the many little stalls selling farmers' produce, second-hand books and bric-a-brac, plants, natural soaps and beauty products.

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Sunset Kayak tours

Get up close and personal with dolphins and turtles, try your skills at surf kayaking, visit James Cook’s first landing point or just cruise and enjoy the variety of secluded beaches and coves.

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1770 LARC! Tours

An amphibious adventure travelling along the coastline of Eurimbula National Park while experiencing an informative commentary on abundant wildlife and the history of Bustard Bay & the Town of 1770.

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Lady Musgrave Island

Lady Musgrave island, part of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, has some of the best diving and snorkeling in Queensland. Discover this wild untouched beauty on board our guided ships.

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Deepwater National Park

Come 4-wheel driving or hiking in the park. Discover lovely secluded beaches, beautiful unspoilt bush and wild animals!

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Creative Art Workshops & Classes

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1770 Distillery

1770 Distillery was established as a Boutique Distillery to utilise the locally grown fruits of the area and to provide a unique experience for both locals and tourists.

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Moondoggie Beach & Bush Tours

Moondoggie Beach & Bush Tours showcase picturesque, natural locations near the townships of Agnes Water and 1770. The full day tours take guests to Deepwater and Eurimbula national parks – two locations that are difficult to access without a 4WD. Activities on the tours include fishing; stand-up paddle boarding; surfing; and kayaking. Lunch and all equipment are provided.

Stand up paddle town of 1770

Join us on this unique experience and see why the 1770 coastline is most beautiful from a stand up paddle board. Everyone can do it - even your dog!

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About the owner

This is Oscar, owner of Backpackers @ 1770, a family run business. He is a beautiful soul with a lot of travel under his belt. Huge travelling experience having covered most of Central America, Asia, Russia, the Caribbean - to name a few. Oscar is a certified dive master, and was a deckhand on Sea Shepherd's flagship 'My Steve Irwin'. Come and take advantage of his travel knowledge and hear some great stories along the way.

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