Town of 1770 Agnes Water


Introducing the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water

Introducing the Town of 1770/Agnes Water, located on the magical, sun drenched stretch of sub-tropical surf coastline north of Fraser Island and south of the Whitsunday’s. The Town of 1770/Agnes Water can be accessed by road, rail and air.

The Town of 1770/Agnes Water offers the discerning traveller a piece of paradise. The long, golden sand beaches are an ideal place to while away holiday moments, enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds this majestic location. Magnificent estuaries, coastal rainforests, National and Marine parks encircle the Town of 1770/Agnes Water providing endless places to explore. Dramatic sunsets set the scene and are best watched while enjoying refreshments at one of the local restaurants  

Experience the unique aspects that the Town of 1770/Agnes Water offers:

  The closest point to access the Southern Great Barrier Reef

  The northern most surf beach on the East Coast of Australia

  One of only three places on the East Coast of Australia that a sunset is experienced over water – so don’t forget to be at the foreshore of the Town of 1770 at sunset to capture a beautiful silhouette photo.

  Year round swimming in crystal clear waters

  A vacation in a town with a number for a name!

With a range of activities and accommodation there is something to suit everyone's budget, timeframe and special interests such as snorkeling and Great Barrier Reef exploring in the protected Fitzroy Reef Lagoon or Lady Musgrave Island, surfing, scuba diving, Riding the LARC, a pink amphibious vehicle that experiences unspoilt beaches, estuaries, Bustard Head Bay and lighthouse, fishing, kayaking, relaxing, dining, walking, 4WDing and exploring. The friendly laid back nature of the locals coupled with a coastal village feel makes the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water the ideal place to relax. It offers an off the beaten track experience without having to leave the sealed roads.

The Town of 1770/Agnes Water weather is near perfect all year round where you can enjoy warm, dry, sunny winters and the summer temperatures rarely exceed 32 degrees celsius. Over 300 days of sunshine are experienced annually.

Treat yourself to a holiday in a destination that only a few people have discovered – you won’t want to leave.


The Town of 1770/Agnes Water – Where the surf meets the Reef
– Southern Great Barrier Reef

 

 



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