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Crystal clear water for days at Agnes Water

Natural Attractions

Agnes Water Beach

Agnes Water Beach is an unspoilt haven and Queensland's most northerly surf beach. Located just one hour south of Gladstone, the beach is famous for its picturesque surrounds, surfing, kitesurfing and stand up paddle boarding. Each year in the sand and surf comes alive with exciting events including the 'Reef2Beach Longboard Classic' and 'Agnes Water Triathlon'. Main beach is located a short walk from the Agnes Water town centre, or (limited) car parking is available near the beach. When you've had enough of the white sands and blue waters, head to a nearby Cafe and enjoy the sensational Queensland weather.

Agnes Water QLD

4.2 km away

Diver poses behind large red sea fan — Image credit: Dive Spear and Sport

Natural Attractions

Dive Spear and Sport 1770

Tucked away on Queensland's Discovery Coast in Agnes Water and the Town of 1770, Dive Spear and Sport takes guests beyond the usual Great Barrier Reef experience to some of the Southern Great Barrier Reef's most remote, pristine and uncrowded reefs. Dive Spear and Sport is a small, locally based dive and snorkel operator that believes the best reef experiences are personal. Their trips are intentionally kept small, giving guests more time in the water, more space to explore and plenty of time with their passionate guides. From vibrant coral gardens and curious turtles to schools of tropical fish and the occasional unexpected encounter, no two days on the reef are quite the same. Their experienced crew share the stories, wildlife and science that make this part of the Great Barrier Reef so special. Reef conservation and education are part of everything Dive Spear and Sport does. Through citizen science, reef monitoring and marine conservation programs, the team actively contributes to protecting the places they take guests to explore. Their custom-built vessel provides the freedom to explore a network of Southern Great Barrier Reef sites, away from the crowds and beyond the well-trodden tourist path. Come for the reef. Stay for the adventure. Leave with a little more love for the ocean.

Agnes Water QLD

4.4 km away

Agnes Water Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Agnes Water Museum

Visit the Agnes Water Museum at Agnes Water where you can spend time learning the history of the area. The Origins of the twin town's names, the Endeavour Voyage, Maritime Exploration, Bustard Head Lighthouse, Aboriginal artefacts, mineral and fossil collection and an extensive photographic collection can all be appreciated. This restored original museum will have everyone interested.

Agnes Water QLD

4.8 km away

Dual Plunge Pool

Spas and Retreats

Little Oasis Sauna and Cold Plunge

At Little Oasis Sauna and Cold Plunge, they offer private, self-led contrast therapy sessions. You will have private access to a four-person, ultra-low EMF (low electromagnetic field) infrared sauna, 700 litre 2-person plunge pool and our natural fed chemical free outdoor shower to use at your leisure. They can offer you session structures based on your specific health goals during your visit with them. Whether you're looking for a break in the day to relax in the warmth of the sauna while shedding away toxins from the week or immersing yourself in a cold plunge to jump start your day, they have a combination of what you'll need to leave feeling: Relaxed. Refreshed. Refocused. The sessions provide a personalised approach to enhance your well-being.

Agnes Water QLD

4.8 km away

Town of 1770 Golf Course & Driving Range

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Town of 1770 Golf Course & Driving Range

Experience the serenity of the Town of 1770 Golf Course. Set on 68 acres and surrounded by natural bushland and wildlife it offers a unique relaxed atmosphere close to the magnificent coastline of Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy. 9 Hole – Par 34 Fully irrigated fairways Greens built to PGA standard Golf Australia Affilliated Open 7 days Licensed premises Hire clubs, buggies & carts available Light snacks available Large groups welcome

Round Hill QLD

7.8 km away

Couple walking along the bushland boardwalk — Image credit: Traveller's Rest 1770

Natural Attractions

Bushland Boardwalk - Day Pass - Agnes Water, Queensland

Book your daypass now! Step into a living story at the Bushland Boardwalk in Agnes Water / 1770, Queensland where every footstep brings you closer to the heartbeat of the bush. This 386-metre, all-access boardwalk winds through a stunning pocket of native forest alive with colour, sound, and movement. But listen closely—it's not just birds singing here. Native bees hum with purpose through the wildflowers, pollinating bush blossoms with quiet determination. From the tiniest blue-banded bee to the gentle stingless varieties, these local legends are the unsung heroes of the forest. Watch them flit between grevilleas, hover near honey-myrtles, and dance in sunbeams as if to welcome you to their world. Birdlife is also abundant—rainbow bee-eaters, fairy-wrens, and honeyeaters are just a few of the characters in this natural play. Join a BushTracks Eco Tour and experience forest bathing like never before. Feel the bark, smell the earth, and lose yourself in the stories told by trees, insects, and the breeze. Accessible, immersive, and unforgettable—this is not just a walk, it's a wild encounter.

Agnes Water QLD

9.3 km away

Rodds Peninsula Eastern Beach — Image credit: Queensland Government

National Parks and Reserves

Eurimbula National Park

Discover Eurimbula National Park's unique blend of landscapes—mangrove-fringed estuaries, freshwater paperbark swamps, lowland eucalypt woodlands, and tall rainforest with towering hoop pines. The park is a paradise for bushwalkers, boaties and anglers. Stroll along wide, sandy island beaches with rugged boulders and delicate rock pools or wander through colourful wildflowers in spring, looking for red-tailed black-cockatoos and brolgas in the woodlands. The 360 metre walking track to Ganoonga Noonga lookout offers spectacular views over the coastal lowlands. At high tide, explore Eurimbula Creek by boat or canoe. Paddle along tranquil coastal waterways and creeks on the Eurimbula sea trail, where cormorants and white-bellied sea-eagles are often spotted along the shore. Spend a night on your own island paradise, choosing from one of five serene beach camps. Cast a line from the nearby beaches or creeks to catch your own dinner, then recline beneath the starry sky and enjoy true peace and quiet. Camping permits are required and fees apply.

Round Hill QLD

9.5 km away

Big Crab

Landmarks and Buildings

Big Crab

The Big Crab is one of Queensland's classic roadside attractions and a much-loved stop for travellers exploring the Bruce Highway. Sitting two metres high on top of the service station in Miriam Vale, the giant red crab has been greeting visitors since 1979, when the owner created it to draw attention to his crab sandwiches. It has been turning heads (and clawing attention) ever since. Australia has a fondness for big things, and the Big Crab has earned its place among them. Travellers often pull in for a photo, a break from the highway and a taste of local seafood. The crab has become a symbol of Miriam Vale and a quirky reminder of the region's connection to fishing and coastal life. Miriam Vale sits south of Gladstone and the highway runs directly through town, making the Big Crab an easy and worthwhile stop. The service station and diner below it offer a simple, friendly place to refuel, stretch your legs and experience one of the country's most recognisable roadside icons. Grab a big crab sticker or a wobbly crab fridge magnet to gift to your loved-ones or add to your travel keep sakes! For visitors who enjoy collecting evidence of vistiing Australia's big things or seeking out memorable photo moments, the Big Crab remains a favourite.

Miriam Vale QLD

37 km away

Millennium Esplanade and Tannum Sands Beach — Image credit: GAPDL

Parks and Gardens

Millennium Esplanade and Tannum Sands Beach

For over 50 years, the esplanade beach areas of Tannum Sands has served as the principal destination for passive and active beachside pursuits for the Gladstone Region. Located just 20 kilometres south of Gladstone on the Central Queensland coast, this coastal foreshore area provides individual pavillions which provide intimacy and cool, weather proof refuges which make the most of the ocean views. Kids will enjoy the amazing playground and flying fox, grassed areas for playing footy and pathways to enjoy riding scooters and bikes. The adults haven't been forgotten either, with free gas barbecue facilities. There are also a number of beach showers and toilet blocks for public use - all within a few steps of Tannum Sands main beach. If you are feeling energetic take a walk up the stairway to Peter's Park where you will be greeted with a spectacular view of the Esplanade and Beach. Lifeguards patrol the beach from September to May each year. The Tannum Sands Surf Lifesaving Club, located along Millennium Esplanade, is open to the public on weekends for meals and snacks.

Tannum Sands QLD

57 km away

Tannum Central Shopping Centre

Shopping and Markets

Tannum Central Shopping Centre

Only a short drive from the regional city of Gladstone are the picturesque, coastal communities of Boyne Island and Tannum Sands. Serving these communities is Tannum Central Shopping Centre located an easy distance from the river and tourist park. The recently refurbished Coles store provides the ultimate in freshness and convenience alongside a mix of specialty stores. Customers can grab a bite to eat, enjoy some retail therapy or take advantage of the services from Surf Dive N Ski, Tannum Nails and Spa, Commonwealth Bank, Industry Hair United, Australia Post, Liquor Stax, Healthcare Pharmacy and plus more stores opening soon. At Tannum Central, customers have easy access and undercover parking making it the ideal retail destination.

Tannum Sands QLD

58 km away

Canoe Point Beach and Parklands

Parks and Gardens

Canoe Point Beach and Parklands

Canoe Point Beach and Parklands are popular recreational areas in Tannum Sands, adjacent to the Tannum Sands Main Beach. The area shows off Gladstone's unique natural environment with walking and bike trails, beachside boardwalks, bushland reserves and windswept dunes. Offering shelter huts, wood-fired barbecues, playground equipment and opened grassed areas, the Parklands are a tranquil environment for the community to enjoy. A short walk from the parklands is the Canoe Point Beach where kids and dogs can run free and enjoy the sunshine, sand and surf. Alcohol is not permitted within the Parklands.

Tannum Sands QLD

59 km away

Lady Musgrave Island — Image credit: Tourism Australia

Natural Attractions

Campgrounds Dive Site

The Campgrounds is an untouched and lesser-known dive site on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, offering a unique experience for Open Water Certified divers looking to explore beyond the usual dive spots. Located within the Capricorn Bunker Group, The Campgrounds gives divers the chance to encounter an array of marine life, including colourful reef fish, sharks, rays and more. With depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres and visibility often between 12 and 30 metres, The Campgrounds delivers a true drift dive experience. Just go with the flow and see what turns up next.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Entrance Bommie

Natural Attractions

Entrance Bommie Dive Site

Entrance Bommie sits at the entrance to Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon and is one of the area's most exciting dive sites. Located in 22 metres of water, it is riddled with ledges, overhangs and caves that are often packed with baitfish. Where there's baitfish, the big fish aren't far behind. Trevally, coral trout and mackerel regularly patrol the site, while turtles, tasselled wobbegong sharks, whitetip reef sharks, giant moray eels, stingrays, eagle rays and a colourful variety of reef fish are common sightings. Keep an eye on the caves too. It's not unusual to spot a tawny nurse shark having a snooze, with these impressive sharks growing to more than three metres in length. With plenty of marine life around every corner, Entrance Bommie is a dive site that rarely disappoints.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Manta Ray Bommie

Natural Attractions

Jeff's Edge Diving Site

Jeffs Edge sits inside the channel of Lady Musgrave Lagoon, where strong water movement creates ideal conditions for drift diving. Let the current do the work as you glide along the reef wall, covering plenty of ground while taking in the incredible marine life. The wall features overhangs, ledges, caves and crevices, providing endless hiding spots for all kinds of underwater creatures. Turtles, pelagic species and colourful reef fish such as parrotfish, coral trout and sweetlip are regular sightings. Keep an eye out for whitetip, blacktip and grey reef sharks, along with eagle rays, stingrays and bull rays cruising through the area. With depths ranging from 8 to 22 metres, Jeffs Edge is also home to beautiful hard and soft corals, while large patches of turtle weed add to the underwater scenery. Just go with the flow and keep your eyes peeled. You never know what might drift into view next.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Lady Musgrave Island Dive Sites

Natural Attractions

Lady Musgrave Island Dive Sites

Lady Musgrave Island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef can be accessed from both Bundaberg and the Town of 1770. This 18-hectare coral cay sits within a crystal-clear lagoon spanning more than 1,200 hectares and is home to 14 world-class dive sites, including Manta Ray Bommie, Entrance Bommie, Napoleon's Wall and The Drop-Off. Whether you're snorkelling the shallows or diving the coral gardens and dramatic reef edges, there's plenty to discover beneath the surface. The island's protected waters are teeming with marine life, offering the chance to come face-to-face with manta rays, turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, sea snakes and schools of colourful reef fish. One minute you're following a turtle through the lagoon, the next you're spotting a manta ray gliding past. It's the kind of place that keeps you looking over your shoulder for what might swim by next.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Manta Ray Bommie

Natural Attractions

Manta Ray Bommie Dive Site

Manta Ray Bommie is not just a single coral bommie, but a collection of coral formations off the western side of Lady Musgrave Island. Scattered across depths of 12 to 20 metres, the larger bommies are decorated with colourful gorgonians, soft corals and sponges, creating a thriving underwater habitat. Schools of goatfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, sweetlip and parrotfish are regular residents, while turtles, stingrays and reef sharks are commonly spotted cruising through the area. The real stars of the show, however, are the manta rays. Watch as these gentle giants hover above the largest bommies, lining up for a clean from swarms of tiny cleaner wrasse. It's one of those dives where you'll spend half your time admiring the reef and the other half wondering what might glide into view next.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Musgrave Channel

Natural Attractions

Musgrave Channel

For those chasing a fast-paced drift dive at Lady Musgrave Island, the Musgrave Channel is well worth adding to the list. Best explored on an incoming tide, you'll drift into the lagoon through this spectacular channel, which reaches depths of around 13 metres. As you glide along, you'll be surrounded by schools of fish making their way into the lagoon to feed. Fusiliers, trevally, batfish, rainbow runners and surgeonfish are all common sights. The channel walls are lined with small ledges and caves where reef fish shelter from the tidal flow, while the rubble-covered bottom is a great place to spot spider shells, helmet shells and mantis shrimp. It's a dive that keeps the action coming from start to finish, with plenty to see wherever you look.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Musgrave Dropoff

Natural Attractions

Musgrave Dropoff

On the southern side of Lady Musgrave Island, the reef edge drops from 10 metres to 25 metres, creating an impressive coral wall known as Musgrave Dropoff. While it's one of the lesser-dived sites around the island, you can jump in almost anywhere along its length and enjoy a spectacular dive. Decorating the wall are colourful soft corals, gorgonians, black coral trees and sea whips, providing habitat for a diverse range of reef fish and invertebrates. Keep an eye on the blue, and you might spot turtles, eagle rays, barracuda, mackerel, trevally and rainbow runners cruising by. Numerous ledges and overhangs cut into the wall, offering shelter for stingrays, wobbegongs and crayfish. Olive sea snakes are regularly seen along the drop-off, while grey reef sharks and manta rays also make occasional appearances. It's the sort of dive that keeps you looking over your shoulder, wondering what might cruise past next.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Lady Musgrave Island — Image credit: Bundaberg Tourism

Natural Attractions

The Apartments Dive Site

The Apartments is an untouched and undiscovered dive site on the Great Barrier Reef, offering a unique experience for open water certified scuba divers looking for the ultimate scuba diving experience. Located in the Capricorn Bunker Group, The Apartments gives divers the chance to encounter an array of marine life, including reef fish, sharks, rays and more in pristine reef surrounds. With depths ranging from 12 to 22 metres and visibility often between 15 and 35 metres, the site delivers a true drift diving experience. The combination of clear water, healthy reef and abundant marine life makes every dive an adventure. If you're looking to add something special to your dive logbook, The Apartments is a site well worth ticking off the bucket list.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Manta Ray Bommie

Natural Attractions

The Aquarium

The Aquarium lives up to its name, offering a front-row seat to the beauty of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Located within the calm, turquoise waters of Lady Musgrave Lagoon, this shallow wall dive reaches depths of up to 10 metres and showcases the reef at its colourful best. Perfect for non-certified beginners as well as certified divers looking for a relaxed day or night dive, The Aquarium is easily accessed straight from Lady Musgrave HQ's dive platform. One of the highlights is visiting the turtle cleaning stations, coral bommies where resident green, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles pause while reef fish clean their shells. It's an incredible wildlife encounter and a fantastic photo opportunity. The sandy lagoon floor is dotted with large coral bommies that provide shelter for numerous juvenile reef fish, creating what is often described as a nursery within a nursery. Keep an eye out for blue and green chromis, damselfish, Moorish idols, parrotfish and butterflyfish weaving through the coral. You may also spot whitetip reef sharks, giant clams and striking blue linckia starfish, making this a favourite site for both first-time and experienced divers alike.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Southern Great Barrier Reef — Image credit: Bundaberg Tourism

Natural Attractions

The Caves Dive Site

The Caves is a unique dive site on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, offering an unforgettable experience for Open Water Certified divers looking to explore something a little different. Dive alongside an array of marine life, including reef fish, sharks and rays, as you explore this spectacular site in the Capricorn Bunker Group. With depths ranging from 12 to 24 metres and visibility often between 15 and 30 metres, The Caves provides a true drift dive experience. A dive at The Caves is a must for any keen diver visiting the region, with every dive guided by an experienced divemaster and featuring free ascent and descent.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Manta Ray Bommie

Natural Attractions

Turtle Alley Dive Site

Dive alongside the vertical shallow lagoon wall of Lady Musgrave Lagoon. Walls are home to many creatures great and small, so take your time to discover all the nooks and crannies in this unique terrain and coral formation full of fish. To witness the abundance of wildlife, staying close to the wall where there will be less current is crucial, so getting buoyancy under control is key. Turtle Alley is located within the calm, turquoise waters of the lagoon. Diving the Turtle Alley is a shallow lagoon wall dive with a depth of up to 10 metres, perfect for non-certified beginners with no experience or certified divers looking for a leisurely dive during the day or night. If you've wanted to tick 'swim with turtles' off your bucket list, here's your chance. Turtle Alley has a sandy bottom with large scattered bommies used as cleaning stations for resident green turtles, hawksbill turtles, and green turtles. This makes for the perfect photo opportunity to make friends back home jealous! Alongside friendly resident turtles, you'll also come across amazing colonies of bushy finger corals filled with lots of small, colourful fish, including blue and green chromis, damsel fish, and butterfly fish. If your lucky, you may even spot a white-tip reef shark resting on the sandy bottom.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Manta Ray Bommie

Natural Attractions

Turtle Bommie

Scuba Diving Site, Lady Musgrave Island. Turtle Bommie is exactly what it sounds like, a turtle cleaning station for a large number of resident loggerhead turtles, green turtles and hawksbill turtles. It's basically a day spa in the Great Barrier Reef for resident marine life to pamper themselves and freshen up! The highly territorial and tiny, colourful damselfish also visit to clean their shells and bodies. It's filled with massive bushy corals and finger coral colonies, also known as porites. Turtle Bommie is located within the calm, turquoise waters of the lagoon. Diving the Turtle Bommie is a shallow lagoon wall dive with a depth of up to 10 metres, which is perfect for non-certified beginners with no experience, or certified divers looking for a leisurely dive during the day or night. Dive straight in from Lady Musgrave HQ's dive platform! There's a rainbow of colours found in the Turtle Bommie with lots of small, tropical, colourful fish, such as blue and green chromis, damselfish and butterflyfish. These small, quick-moving marine fishes belong to the Chaetodontidae family with vivid colouration and striking patterns.

Lady Musgrave Island QLD

60 km away

Aquaculture Gladstone

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Aquaculture Gladstone

Based at Lookout One at Lake Awoonga, Aquaculture Gladstone is a multi-species fish hatchery offering a unique visitor attraction whilst also supporting recreational fishing across Central Queensland. Open to the public, the facility offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the production of Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Sea Mullet which are produced at the hatchery. Explore the interpretive display which includes live native and pest species along with the centre piece broodstock display housing the rare Golden and White Barramundi. Also learn about other native Lake Awoonga features including Whiptail Wallabies, Yellow-bellied Gliders and Grey-headed Flying Foxes. For those seeking a more in-depth experience, guided tours can be booked to provide an insight into hatchery operations, fish production techniques and the important work undertaken to support Lake Awoonga's renowned freshwater fishery. Don't miss the daily fish feeding presentation. Opening and feeding times may vary so please check their Instagram for the most up-to-date information.

Benaraby QLD

60 km away

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