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Agnes Water (along with it's sister township of 1770) offers a range of activities and holiday option to suit all interests and ages, including families and children. The spacious luxury of the 4 bedroom Drishti Beach house means it's all at your doorstep.

There are many possibilities, from surfing on one of a number of the unspoilt northern most surf beaches in Queensland, Four Wheel Driving through rugged coastal national parks, estuary, beach and deep sea fishing - to enjoying a soft adventure tour aboard an amphibious LARC vessel or a nature walk. Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 is also one of the closest points on the mainland to the outer Great Barrier Reef.

Tours from 1770 to the Great Barrier Reef

Travel to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Lady Musgrave Island has white sandy beaches framed by native Pisonia forests and once there you'll find a vast, calm turquoise lagoon. This is the only navigable lagoon of its kind on the entire Great Barrier Reef.

This southern end of the Great Barrier Reef is also home to six of the world's seven species of sea turtles.

Day trips leave approximately 8am and return 5pm and give you over 5 hours on the reef.

Gallery—The Great Barrier Reef

Surfing at 1770

The surfing fraternity have long visited Agnes Water and a major event on the longboard circuit - the 1770 Longboard Classic - is held in March at Agnes Water beach.

A great all round wave for both long and short boarders can be found on one of the right hand point breaks during a strong south easterly ground swell.

Gallery—Surfing the Springs

Nature Walks in 1770

Nature lovers are spoilt for choice in this region with several coastal walks that are easily accessible to the public for free.

  • Red Rock Trail
    The walking track consists of a boardwalk, sand, beach and stepping stones. You can't help but be impressed with the superb native scenery and virgin beaches where the only footsteps will be your own. Potential to see turtles, dolphins and great for taking a secluded dip.
  • 1770 Headland and Lookouts
    An easy 15 minute walk from the parking area at 1770 Headland to and from the lookouts.
  • Agnes Water Beach
    This beach is 6 kilometres long, great for walking at low tide on a cool afternoon.
  • Discovery Trail
    The trail meanders through bush to the Lookout and takes approximately 25 minutes round trip. The lookout overlooks Agnes Water Beach and Workman’s Beach.

Gallery—Nature Walks

Video overview of the 1770 region