Small out of the way places, that are quiet yet full of charm, are hard to find anywhere along the Queensland coast nowadays, but the good news is that the Town of 1770 and Agnes Waters is still far enough off the highway to shelter it from the major tourist stream.
In one way it’s a total shame that The Town of 1770 is not more popular, as it is such a beautiful natural area that everyone should see and experience this piece of heaven. On the other hand, those that visit now are the lucky ones, as they will see paradise before the big developers start over commercializing the Town of 1770 and Agnes Waters, which will lose some of the magic that attracts those who enjoy a quieter holiday at a relaxed pace.
It wasn’t long ago that the only road in was a dirt track, making the trek almost impossible for conventional cars. Fishermen and dedicated surfers were the only ones interested in the place back then and it wasn’t until 1973 that the first store opened for business in the Town of 1770.
Today Agnes Waters is the commercial hub of the area, with supermarkets and restaurants, while 1770 maintains the marina wharf, a picturesque caravan park and a feeling that 1973 was only just yesterday.
Called the Discovery Coast, Agnes Waters and the Town of 1770 are fabulous towns to take a break, enjoy some unspoilt beaches and relax in an area where nothing is rushed.
Perhaps the biggest draw card for the area are the cruises to Lady Musgrave Island aboard the catamaran Spirit of 1770.
The Town of 1770 is around 130 kms from Bundaberg if coming from Brisbane, or about 50k from Miriam Vale if traveling south. It is more than worth the time to spend a day or two in the area as there are many things to do, or you can just enjoy the quieter relaxed pace of a town not pressured by thousands of tourists.
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