Fun Activities in Agnes Water & Town of 1770
SUNDAY MARKETS - See bottom of this page for dates
FREE/CHEAP ACTIVITIES
Grab your bmx bike, skateboard, scooter or rollerblades and enjoy our skate bowl on Springs Road, just down the road from the museum. Tyres, tubes bikes, accessories, stickers and t-shirts can be purchased from Agnes Beach Bicycles next to the booking & information centre at the Caltex service station (Cnr Round Hill Rd & Captain Cook Drive)
Take your fishing rods or hand lines and catch yourself some dinner! Enjoy some of the best fishing on the East Coast of Australia. Rock fishing, surf fishing, estuary and reef fishing available either privately or through commercial operators.
Shout yourself a surf lesson with qualified instructors from Reef 2 Beach or Lazy Lizard Surf Schools.
Check out our beaches – south of Agnes beach and over the headland you will discover miles of secluded golden beaches, interesting little rock pools and some great camping spots! Watch the sunset from the Seventeen Seventy headland – one of the few places that you can see a sunset over the water on the East Coast of QLD.
Go for a surf, relax or build a sandcastle on Queensland’s most northern surf beach. Yes, it's a flagged, patiolled beach.
Lots of great tracks through Eurimbula, Deepwater and Round Hill National Parks.
Take a walk and spot one of the rare and endangered Loggerhead Turtles that call our beaches home from November to March.
4WD – extensive self drive tracks exploring coastal sub tropical rainforests, national parks and hinterland Canoe or kayak to explore the extensive waterways surrounding 1770 & Agnes Water – if you don't have your own, you can hire one from Liquid Adventures. Pack a picnic basket and find your own secluded piece of paradise
Hire an eco friendly electric bicycle from Agnes Beach Bicycles (located at the Caltex servo) and visit the spectacular and historic Town of 1770 easily as you are being propelled along by a powerful electric motor… effortlessly! It's easy - If you can ride a bicycle, you can easily ride one of these …they’re AWESOME! Hire Includes lock, map, helmet & instructional DVD and lots of FUN. Do some shopping, visit the museum, explore our fantastic lookouts, spot some native wildlife including kangaroos, grab a drink and something to eat at one of our cafes.
GETTING HERE If you've been her a long time ago, you'll be pleasantly surprised that we now have sealed roads with easy access from the Bruce Highway. Drive via Bunderberg or Miriamvale if heading north. Drive via Gladstone if heading south.
DRIVING Brisbane - 6 hours Hervey Bay - 3 hours
Bundaberg - 90 minutes
Gladstone - 90 minutes
Rockhampton - 2.5 hours
Airlie Beach - 7 hours
FLYING Flights leave australian capital cities daily to Hervey Bay, Bundaberg & Gladstone. Hire cars are available from these airports. Agnes Water has a private airstrip for light planes to land by arrangement. We can arrange connecting flights with our local pilot if you require.
BUS Greyhound Australia has buses arriving and leaving several times daily
TRAIN Queensland Rail stops at Bundaberg, Miriamvale & Gladstone. The Tilt Train takes about 5 hours from Bisbane Transfers can be arranged. LESSONS AVAILABLE Kite Surfing - Several different packages for learning to kite-surf, from an introductory group lesson to intensive one-on-one training covering all levels from beginner to advanced with full certification are available from Kitesurf 1770 Stand Up Paddlesurfing - SUP-ing is available through 1770SUP and is a water sport for everybody and the fastest growing board sport in the world ... in that anyone can do it. Learn to Surf - Three or four hour lessons are available through Reef 2 Beach and Lazy Lizard Surf School Diving/Snorkelling - Experienced divers and those willing to learn can dive/snorkel with Dive 1770 or Lady Musgrave Druises
TOURS
Lady Musgrave Great Barrier Reef Day Tour - Cruise aboard the Lady Musgrave Cruise's "Spirit of 1770", Snorkel the reef, take a guided island walk, diving available, try your hand at some reef fishing, includes a coral & turtle viewing adventure in a glass bottomed boat, fish feeding, full buffet lunch, tea, coffee, water. BOOK HERE Scooteroo Chopper Tour - Choppers look so cool and are really easy to ride. Just ask anyone who has done the tour. The tour goes out every day, and you can experience an exhilarating 60 km ride, spotting wallabies and kangaroos from your own Scooteroo chopper, then enjoy the sunset over the ocean in the dream location of the Town of 1770. BOOK HERE Thundercat 1770 Wilderness Explorer Eco Tour - Discover the best of 1770 aboard the Thundercat ...wildlife, mangrove forests, National Parks, pristine beaches, local history & tales of Lt Cook. A calm and informative 90 minute personalised tour BOOK HERE Thundercat 1770 Action Adventurer Adrenalin Tour - Enjoy a medium paced 90 minute adventure exploring 1770's rugged side - caves, cliffs, stunning rock formations, secluded beaches, dolphins, turtles, eagles, sea birds, local history, butterfly forest, tales of Capt. Cook & plenty of fantastic fun. BOOK HERE LARC Day Tour - Full day or afternoon. The full day LARC tour is an amphibious adventure, travelling along the coastline of Eurimbula National Park while experiencing an informative commentary on abundant wildlife and history of Bustard Bay - crossing four tidal creeks, before driving up the steep climb to the historic Bustard Head Lightstation. The one hour afternoon cruise takes in the magic of Round Hill Creek and Eurimbula National Park with its wildlife and magnificent views of Round Hill Head and the coastline. It is the perfect way to experience the delights of 1770 and the thrill of our unique amphibious vessels. BOOK HERE Stand Up Paddlesurfing Tour - It is very easy to learn, great fun and a gentle full-body workout while walking on water ... 1770 SUP has put together tours in a pristine environment that offer a wide range of conditions, from flat, calm water to several levels of wave action.We will not only take you stand-up paddling, but will provide opportunities to try your hand at kite surfing (intro kite flying only), try to catch a fish (bear in mind, they don't call it catch!), view many different species of birds and wildlife in the unique mangrove environment that is easily accessible with these fabulous toys, perhaps paddle alongside dolphins and impressive eagle rays and maybe even catch a crab for dinner. Discover the natural beauty of Mother Nature and yourself in it. BOOK HERE Kitesurfing Tour - Tour our coastline around Agnes Water & Town of 1770 with Kitesurf 1770 who has so many options to offer in terms of kitesurfing tours and downwinders, from one day to several days with camping. BOOK HERE Kayak & Dolphin Spotting Tour - All the tours are guided and begin with a description of safety and paddling techniques and there is no experience necessary. Join Liquid Adventures on a fully guided Sea Kayak adventure around the spectacular 1770 headland and conservation reserve. Try your skills at Kayak Surfing, get up close and personal with dolphins and turtles, visit James Cooks first landing point or just cruise and marvel at the variety of secluded beaches and coves. BOOK HERE
OTHER ACTIVITIES Electric Bicycle Hire - Available from Agnes Beach Bicycles. With no public transport in town, this is the easiest way to get around. If you can ride a bike, you can ride one of these. No licence is needed & you'll be supplied with a helmet, lock and a short instructional dvd. BOOK HERE
Agnes Water/1770 Bait and Tackle - enquiries from fishermen
http://www.1770baitntackle.com/
Town of 1770 Golf Course & Driving Range - events often held here
http://www.1770golf.com.au/index.html
Destination Marketing Site - this one has links to all Agnes/1770 business' sites
http://www.townof1770-agneswater.com.au/
Reef 2 Beach Surf Shop - includes surf reports
http://www.reef2beachsurf.com/
DISCOVERY COAST MARKETS AGNES WATER/1770 Contacts Mal - 49749550 Heike – 0429862240 Oli – 41268234 Jane -0402197332 2011 SUNDAY MARKET DATES JANUARY: 2nd School Holidays, 9th School Holidays, 16th School Holidays, 23rd School Holidays FEBRUARY :13th Normal Markets, Sat 26th & 27th Blues & Roots Festival MARCH :13th Normal Markets APRIL: 10th Normal Markets, 17th School Holidays, 24th School Holidays (Easter) MAY : 1st Labour Day Weekend, 8th Normal Markets (Mothers Day) JUNE :12th Queens Birthday Weekend, 26th School Holidays JULY : 3rd School Holidays, 10th School Holidays AUGUST : 14th Normal Markets SEPTEMBER :11th Normal Markets ,18th School Holidays, 25th School Holidays OCTOBER : 2nd School Holidays, 9th Normal Markets NOVEMBER : 13th Normal Markets DECEMBER :11th School Holidays, 18th School Holidays AROUND GLADSTONE
The Monto Magic Tourism Action Group is delighted to present the first Opera@Cania. On Sunday 8 May 2011 at 2:00 pm, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro will be presented by the Co-Opera touring company, with orchestra, and in stunning full costumes. Set in the open air at stunning Lake Cania near Monto, The Marriage of Figaro will delight, entertain and amuse. This sparkling production of Mozart’s classic comedy is a feast for the ears and eyes. It features an instrumental ensemble sharing theatrical and musical honours with Co-Opera’s finest singers all beautifully dressed in period wardrobe with a difference – faintly comic, yet utterly respectful to its performance tradition. Check the website : http://mmtag.org.au/opera/ | 
