1770 (or Agnes Water) is a bit of a hidden gem on the East Coast Australia itinerary. You’ve got quiet beaches, calm water, and a really laid-back feel that makes it easy to slow things down for a few days. It’s also a great spot for surfing, and a popular base for trips out to Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands on the southern Great Barrier Reef. Plus, it’s one of the only places on the east coast where you can watch the sunset over the water, which is well worth sticking around for. There’s plenty to see and do here, so take a look through our 1770 tours to find what fits your trip best.
The best time of year to go on a 1770 tour is April to October. This is considered peak season, as it generally has dry, sunny weather.
We recommend spending two to three days in 1770, this will give you enough time to see the highlights of the city and do a day trip to one of the islands.
There are plenty of activities to do whilst visiting 1770. Our top recommendations are doing a day trip to Lady Elliot or Lady Musgrave. There are plenty of coastal walks or beaches where you can learn to surf too.
To get to 1770, you can get here by driving yourself, by the Greyhound bus.
There are plenty of free things to do in the city. You can enjoy a scenic coastal walk or head to Eurimnula National Park to do a bush walk.
The best day trips from 1770 are Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Agnes Water is a small town just a few km north of 1770, so not technically the same place but very close by.
Agnes Water is the best spot for surfing, you can take your own surf board or hire one straight from the beach. It is the last spot as you head up the East Coast that you will be able to surf due to the Great Barrier Reef.