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Agnes Water, 1770 & Islands

First discovered in 1770 by Lieutenant James Cook, the twin villages of Town of 1770 and Agnes Water remain remarkably unspoilt. Surrounded by National Parks the sheltered beaches of Agnes Water and Town of 1770 offer an array of coastal activities and lifestyle - from relaxing at the beach, surf school, kayaking, four wheel driving through rugged coastal national parks, beach and deep sea fishing - to enjoying an adventure tour aboard an amphibious vessel.

The coral cays and reefs of the Southern Great Barrier Reef are some of the most pristine in the entire barrier reef system, with Town of 1770 the closest access port to Lady Musgrave Island. Lady Musgrave rests on the edge of a coral fringed lagoon with an array of options to view this underwater playground including; a semi-submersible and glass bottom boat, underwater observatory, comfortable pontoon, snorkelling, diving and a guided island tour.

Heron Island is a natural coral cay. It's crystal clear aquamarine waters that surround the island are home to stunning coral gardens and sea creatures great and small that flourish in abundance and colour. Reknown by scuba diving enthusiasts, Heron Island is just as popular with first time snorkelers or swimmers of the beach. A visit during the summer months (Nov – Mar) coincides with the Turtle laying and hatching season.