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Discover 1770 Guided Tours
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Indicative Rate* $39.00 to $129.00 Tour Only

07 4974 7557
discover1770@westnet.com.au
discover1770.com.au

Description

The latest ""must do"" Queensland holiday experience is the Discover 1770 Guided tour of the Birthplace of Queensland.

See, hear, smell, touch and taste the beauty, history and culture of the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water. Your experienced guide will take you on a fun filled, amazing adventure where you will learn about Aboriginal culture and history, medicinal use of local plants, taste yummy bush tucker food, hear funny tales of Captain Cook and lots more!

You will enjoy breathtaking scenery and opportunities for rare photos of native wildlife in their natural environment... while riding super cool electric bicycles. They're lots of fun, very easy to ride, suitable for all ages and no licence is required. Private tours with or without bicycles can also be arranged.

The Discovery Coast is a unique coastal destination located in the Gladstone region of Central Queensland. School, special interest and corporate groups are also well catered for as they can tailor each tour to meet your requirements.

Property Details

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Checkin Desk
  • Guide
  • Waiting Area

Activities

  • Animal Watching
  • Barbecue
  • City Sightseeing
  • Cycling
  • Lessons/Tutorials
  • Mountain Biking
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming

Other Information

Children:
Baby seats and tag-a-longs available. School children and students are catered for either on bikes, walking, buses or a combination of all three.

Disabled:
Activities can be tailored to suit the extent of a person's disability. Notice is required.

Further Details:
You will need to bring: Water to drink. Closed in shoes are recommended. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are recommended. A jacket in Winter, as it can get cool when riding back.

How To Get There:
6 hours from Brisbane to Agnes Water and Town of 1770 (Seventeen Seventy). 40 mins from Miriam Vale to Agnes Water and Town of 1770. 90 mins from Gladstone or Bundaberg to Agnes Water and Town of 1770. 3 hours from Hervey Bay or Rockhampton to Agnes Water and Town of 1770.


Discover 1770 Guided Tours Tours


Aboriginal Culture, Wildlife and Bush Tucker Half Day Guided Tour


The latest ""must do"" Queensland holiday experience is the Discover 1770 Guided tour of the Birthplace of Queensland.

See, hear, smell, touch and taste the beauty, history and culture of the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water. Your experienced guide will take you on a fun filled, amazing adventure where you will learn about Aboriginal culture and history, medicinal use of local plants, taste yummy bush tucker food, hear funny tales of Captain Cook and lots more!

You will enjoy breathtaking scenery and opportunities for rare photos of native wildlife in their natural environment... while riding super cool electric bicycles. They're lots of fun, very easy to ride, suitable for all ages and no licence is required. Private tours with or without bicycles can also be arranged.

Tour Information


3 hours
Yes.
Additional costs average AUD5 per person for pick up in Agnes Water or Seventeen Seventy unless prior arrangements have been made.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 2:00pm - 5:30pm
2:00pm - 5:30pm
2:00pm - 5:30pm
2:00pm - 5:30pm
2:00pm - 5:30pm
2:00pm - 5:30pm
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Daily at 1400 (plus mornings from 0900 on demand). Bookings essential.

Tour Departs From

  • LaLaLand Travel at the Caltex service station complex

Tour Travels To

  • 1770 (Seventeen Seventy)

Indicative Rates *

FromToInclusions
$39.00$39.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Baby seats and tag-a-longs available. School children and students are catered for either on bikes, walking, buses or a combination of all three.

Disabled: Activities can be tailored to suit the extent of a person's disability. Notice is required.



Full day guided Wildlife Culture History Tour


Get up close with kangaroos when you meet with a real life volunteer wildlife carer.

See, hear, smell, touch and taste the beauty, history and culture of the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water. Your experienced guides will take you on a fun filled, amazing adventure where you will learn about Aboriginal culture and history, medicinal use of local plants, taste yummy bushtucker food, hear funny tales of Captain Cook and lots more!

You will enjoy breathtaking scenery and opportunities for rare photos of native wildlife in their natural environment. Chance to see kangaroos, wallabies and other wildlife in the wild.

Entry and a guided tour through the museum. Lots of interesting artifacts, local history, the Endeavour replica and lots more.

Tour Information


7 hours
Yes.
Additional costs average AUD5 per person for pick up in Agnes Water or Seventeen Seventy unless prior arrangements have been made.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 10:00am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 5:30pm
Daily at 1000. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Bookings essential.

Tour Departs From

  • LaLaLand Travel at the Caltex service station complex

Tour Travels To

  • 1770 (Seventeen Seventy)

Indicative Rates *

FromToInclusions
$129.00$129.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Baby seats and tag-a-longs available. School children and students are catered for either on bikes, walking, buses or a combination of all three.

Disabled: Activities can be tailored to suit the extent of a person's disability. Notice is required.



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