Where is town 1770 in queensland

The area's chief appeal, as indicated by the name of the town, is its celebration of Captain James Cook's journey up the east coast of Australia. It was the second place after Botany Bay where he landed on the continent and that is worth celebrating. It barely has a separate identity which is why the area is often known by the combined name - Agnes Water Seventeen Seventy, previously known as and now as the Town of Seventeen Seventy, was the second place where Captain James Cook stepped onto Australian soil and the first place to experience "European feet" in what is now modern Queensland.

It was named after the year of Cook's voyage up the east coast of Australia. The walks around the headland are easy and the boardwalk around the end of the headland is particularly impressive with excellent views across the bay and out into the Coral Sea.

The signs at the car park explain:. Wave Lookout - Only 90 metres one way. South easterly winds whip waves into the bay and force the rich array of plants to creep low around the headland. Bustard Bay Lookout - is metres one way "Take a short easy walk to the tip of the headland.

Coastal beach scrub closes around you and partly shades the track. A large comfortable viewing platform offers long views of Bustard Bay where the Endeavour anchored so many years ago. It is particularly pleasant to watch the sun rise over the ocean and set over Bustard Bay from Round Hill Head. This is one of the few places on the Queensland east coast where visitors can see the sun set over the water. The visitor walks down the sandstone steps to a very small beach where it is possible to stand and imagine what it was like when Cook, Banks and Solander stepped ashore.

It was only the second time the first being at Botany Bay that Cook actually made physical contact with the continent. By modern standards the Endeavour was a tiny vessel which was only 32 metres long, 9 metres wide and weighed tonnes.

At the time it was carrying 81 tonnes of water, 9. At this point Cook was about to enter the Great Barrier Reef although, obviously, he did not know it and until he ran aground at Cape Tribulation he was to demonstrate extraordinary seamanship as he weaved his way through the reef. It was only the second time during the voyage that he had set foot on Australian soil. The first had been at Botany Bay. Today it is important symbolically because it was Cook's first venture on dry land which today is known as Queensland.

The party landed within the south point of the bay where they found a channel leading into a large lagoon. Cook wrote in his journal: "In this place there is room for a few ships to lie in great security, and a small stream of fresh water". Cook, Banks and Solander noted many pelicans and, upon the shore, a species of bustard, one of which was shot.

Day tours also operate to Pancake Creek and the historic Bustard Heads lighthouse. For the camping enthusiast, Middle Island and four National Parks including Deepwater, Eurimbula, Mount Colosseum and Round Hill offer wilderness camping and hiking — all best accessed with a four wheel drive vehicle or guided tour. A completely sealed and tarred road reaches the Town of from Bundaberg, kilometres to the south, with a sealed and tarred road access the town from Miriam Vale in the north. Agnes Water and its sister township of offer a range of activities and holiday ideas — from relaxing at the beach, four wheel driving through rugged coastal national parks, beach and deep sea fishing — to enjoying a soft adventure tour aboard an amphibious vessel.

Town of Lieutenant James Cook made the first landfall by a European on what was to become the Discovery Coast and the Birthplace of Queensland. Year round swimming, surfing, diving and fishing! Surrounded by national parks on two sides and the Great Barrier Reef marine park on the other, this area is held in high regard as one of the most pristine environments in the world. Thank you so very much Dave and Deb for what was the most luxurious and relaxing stay we've ever had anywhere.

The level of luxury and cleanliness was 5 star. The finishing touches with the hibiscus flowers were perfect. The whole experience, even though for only one night was just superb.

Next time it will be 2 weeks. Amazing sunsets and swims at the beach. Thank you and we will be back. To Jan and Dave and Deb and Dave, Thanks for providing such a special place for us to enjoy, relax and contemplate how lucky we have been to discover and experience this location. We recently stayed in 'The Treehouse' Shack, and thought nothing could or would surpass such a magical place. Loved our Beach Shack stay. Perfect location - View and sunset awesome! Reception was very helpful.

Loved the sunsets so much, and the 2 nights felt like 2 minutes. We caught soldier crabs and then let them go again. We had the best view of the ocean and the sunset. We will return. Loved staying in the 'Tree House'. Relaxing, peaceful, and wonderful walks experienced. Thanks for the detailed map, we will certainly be back. When a place screams WOW as you walk through the door, you know you are in for a lovely stay. Enjoyed a very much deserved 8 nights here, and are going home relaxed and re-energized.

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