Backpackers love coming to 1770 on the coast of Queensland so they can experience its many wonders and delights that it holds. From land to water there is just so much to see and do while you are here and with fantastic accommodation that is relaxing, affordable and boast great facilities and friendly staff there is no reason why backpackers shouldn’t make 1770 one of the stops along the way.

1770 and Agnes Waters are Australia’s best kept secret, set to become the new social hub of Queensland’s sub tropical north. Here you will find sheltered bays, sandy beaches, uncrowded surfing on Queensland’s most northerly surf beach, world class fishing, pristine estuaries, lush vegetation and colorful coral all surrounded by National Parks. 1770 and Agnes Waters has a variety of dining and takeaway options to cater for all palates. Two small shopping centers will take care of your retail desires.

1770 and Agnes Waters is the premier access point to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The climate is so temperate it’s hard to find a better place in the world. The potential are beauty are idyllic, the location unsurpassed. Backpackers love coming here as they can explore the pristine underwater world with snorkeling and diving adventures without having to deal with the large crowds that you can expect at other popular destination along the Queensland coastline.

There are plenty of tours for backpackers to embark on as well, such as horse riding along the golden sandy beaches, bird watching through the lush National Parks, 4WQD adventures and other tours that like aerial flights, sunset cruises, sailing, yachting, bush walking and fishing.

Water sports are another great activity that you can do while you are here, and with some of Queensland best surf beaches right on your doorstep you can be surfing the local breaks in no time at all. And it doesn’t matter if you haven’t ridden a surf board before as you can easily sign up for surfing lessons that will have your cruising the waves in no time at all!

On the other hand 1770 and Agnes Waters is the ideal place for complete relaxation and rejuvenation if that is what you are after. Backpackers just love hanging out in the bars, enjoy the scenery and watching the world go by as you laze your days away on the white sandy beaches. Kick back under a shady tree, meet up with some newly made friends or enjoy a great BBQ with mates in one of the picnic grounds…… The choice is yours!

Accommodation, here is great with everything from self contained apartments if there is a large group of you as well as affordable hotels, hostels, motels and luxury resorts. So whether you are after a cheap dorm room or something a little different you are sure to find exactly what you are chasing in the way of accommodation.

1770 is surrounded by National Parks on three sides, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on the fourth and is situated approx 5.5 hours drive north of Brisbane, 1.5 hours drive from Bundaberg or Gladstone and 2.5 hours from the major airport at Rockhampton. Greyhound Coaches and the Tilt Train have a coach link to the door - 365 days per year.

Backpackers fall in love with 1770 from the moment they arrive here, so if you would like to know more about this number destination in Queensland then call us today to speak with one of our crew.