Top 10 Things to do in Seventeen Seventy, Queensland

Visit the Town of 1770 / Agnes Water in the Southern Great Barrier Reef region of Queensland for the ideal getaway and join us on our pink amphibious LARCs! An amphibious adventure travelling along the coastline of Eurimbula National Park while experiencing an informative commentary on abundant wildlife and the history of Buastard Bay & the Town of 1770. It is the perfect way to experience the delights of Seventeen Seventy & the thrill of our unique amphibious vessels!

1770 Liquid Adventures offer guided Kayak Tours and Kayak Hire in the Town of 1770. Join us on a fully guided Sunset Kayak Adventure around the 1770 headland and conservation reserve. Get up close and personal with dolphins and turtles, visit James Cook’s first landing point or just cruise and enjoy the variety of secluded beaches and coves. Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while watching one of the spectacular sunsets 1770 is famous for. For families, we offer a 2 hour guided tour which includes bird and marine life identification for the kids, fish feeding and more. The tour is suitable for children aged 4 and older. Learn about nature, spot unusual creatures, discover beaches and sandbars on our informative and fun Nature tour through the spectacular waterways of 1770.

Located in 1770 inside the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, we offer several different types of charters. Enjoy a 9 hour day at the beautiful Lady Musgrave lagoon which includes snorkelling on 2 different reefs, lunch and a stroll on the island. If fishing is on your agenda, we do 3/4 and full day charters targeting reef fish or you can choose to do a combined fish/snorkel charter at Lady Musgrave. Pancake Creek is a hidden gem just a 40 minute boat ride north of 1770. Our charters there include snorkelling on the quite sizeable coral reef within the creek, swimming in the beautiful coves, trawling for a fish and an optional walk up to Bustard Bay lighthouse. Lady Musgrave and Pancake Creek are national parks where you are able to camp. We can transfer you and your camping gear, dinghy and kayaks. We take a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 8 making it a more personable experience. Or you can charter the whole boat!

Sail 1770 offers adventure sailing tours on the calm, clear picturesque waters of Round Hill Creek at the Town of Seventeen Seventy. Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline charged joy ride or a laid back cruise we have the perfect experience for you.

The Southern Great Barrier Reef is the official start of the one of the world's great wonders. Boasting colourful coral cays, the authentic seaside Town of 1770 and island jewels, the Southern Great Barrier Reef - Lady Musgrave Island - provides a pristine and picture perfect getaway to experience all the reef has to offer. An underwater oasis is waiting to be discovered by you as you pop on your snorkel and mask to reveal one of the Great Barrier Reef's biggest swimming pools at Lady Musgrave Island. The protected lagoon is truly unique on this coral cay island, where you can play castaway on a bare bones camping adventure or take our Day Trip to have great memories of your unique experience.

Sightseeing, dive and snorkel tour, semi-submersible reef viewing, island tour.