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All inclusive day tours to Lady Musgrave Island. Departing from the Town of 1770

Explore the magic of lady musgrave.

Lady Musgrave Island is an ocean built coral cay located in the Southern Great Barrier Reef . Boasting a crystal clear turquoise lagoon encapsulated by colourful healthy reef gardens.  1770 Reef share the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing, guided island walk and snorkelling activities.

Snorkelling

Endless opportunities for marine life encounters. Including turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and tropical fishes.

Glass bottom boat

Friendly crew share the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing.

Guided island tour

Experienced eco tour guides interpret the fascinating eco systems underneath the island forest canopy.

Fully catered

Included in your tour is morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. As well as all of your snorkelling equipment and flotation.

Why book your Lady Musgrave Tour with 1770 Reef?

• Town of 1770 is the closest access point to Lady Musgrave Island.
• Snorkel with turtles, manta rays and an array of marine life.
• Fully catered and hot drinks available all day.
• Safe snorkelling environment with resting station, floatation equipment and safety staff.
• Guided island walk and glass bottom boat viewing.
• Year round great water visibility.
• A top class crew ready to cater for your every need.
• Local family owned and operated.

Our Favourite Encounters

 Anemone Fish

Porcupine Ray

Blue Damsel Fish

Spotted Eagle Ray

Green Sea Turtle

White Tip Reef Shark

Lady Musgrave Island Camping

Looking to ‘up’ your camping game? Well look no further. Camping on Lady Musgrave Island is a completely different outdoors experience. Located 59km from the Town of 1770 this tropical coral cay will surely not disappoint the seasoned camper.  

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Day cruise passengers will travel in Airconditioned Comfort onboard our 17 metre Jetboat MV Discovereef Scuba Diving, Afternoon Reef Fishing and Camping Transfers will be back soon.

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Pontoon (back soon).

With water level snorkeling platforms, dressing room and shower. MORE >

Glass Bottom Boat

6 meters of transparent glass with a a ramp for easy access. Have a great day without getting your feet wet. MORE >

Observatory

Go down and observe an abundance of large and rare fish.  MORE >

• 90 mins from Roundhill Head to Lady Musgrave Island
• Enjoy 5 hours on the outer Great Barrier Reef
• Snorkeling all day in the protected lagoon
• Semi submarine tour with interpretive commentary (back soon)
• Two glass bottom boats with 6 metres of coral viewing area
• Guided island walk
• Spacious floating pontoon with underwater observatory, undercover seating, waterline snorkel and dive platforms, dressing rooms and shower
• Feed the tropical fish - in abundance around the pontoon
• Swim with the turtles all year round
• Spot whales in season
• Quality snorkeling equipment, flotation vests and sunscreen
• Tropical buffet luncheon with prawns, morning and afternoon teas with cake
• Tea, coffee and chilled water throughout the day
• Plus friendly personalised service MORE >

Extra fee surcharge appliciable on some public holidays ($10Ad/Con and $5Ch- Check on booking or pay at boarding) DEPARTS 8.15am daily.BOARDING 7:45am at Lady Musgrave Cruises BOOKING OFFICE: Discovery Centre at Agnes Water, corner opposite the service station. Check departure days as low season times some Friday cruises cancelled. Also subject to weather conditions. Duration of trip subject to weather 75-90 min normal but can change on the day MORE>

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Try your luck at reef fishing. You get to keep your catch!  MORE >

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Large area to snorkel or dive the most colourful coral on the Great Barrier Reef . MORE >

For information on scuba diving courses, equipment and rentals.

Semi Sub (Under maintenance)

Operating every half hour. See the colourful coral, fish and turtles in their own habitat. MORE >

Guided Island Walk

See the only Pasonia forest in the world where the Black Noddy Tern nest. There are 60 species of bird and fish. MORE >

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Explore the magic of Lady Musgrave

Lady Musgrave Island is an ocean built coral cay located in the Southern Great Barrier Reef . Boasting a crystal clear turquoise lagoon encapsulated by colourful healthy reef gardens.  1770 Reef shares the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing, guided island walk and snorkelling activities.

Lady Musgrave Day Tour

The 1770 Reef day cruise to Lady Musgrave Island and lagoon is an unmissable Queensland experience . A 90 minute air conditioned journey from the Town of 1770. Enjoy 5 hours in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, exploring every angle of this natural wonder, from above and below the water.

– Boat cruise to Lady Musgrave Island onboard power catamaran ‘ Orca ‘

– Snorkelling inside Lady Musgrave Lagoon

– Glass bottom boat viewing

– Guided island walk

– Swim with turtles year round

– Quality snorkelling equipment and floatation

– Lunch, morning and afternoon tea

– Tea, coffee and chilled water throughout the day

What to bring:

Hat, water bottle, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, warm clothing, footwear that you don’t mind getting wet.

Times vary daily due to tidal movements. Your check in can be as early as 6am or as late as 11am. Please check your confirmation email for details or call our friendly team on 07 4972 7222.

Phone us direct on 07 4972 7222 or book online www.1770reef.com.au

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Day tour to Lady Musgrave Island. 1770reef provide tours to Lady Musgrave Island, with the adventures of experiencing the Great Eight only found in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Among the adventures of Snorkelling, Guided glass bottom boat tour and Guided Island walks. Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon has stunning Turtles, Manta rays, fish to swim with in the Coral Lagoon. Lady Musgrave lagoon is a 35 acre Coral Cay in the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Provided Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea and a brand new Catamaran to take the adventure out from 1770 Marina to Lady Musgrave Island being approximately a 1.5 hour trip.

1770 Marina is the closest Port to the Island making it an enjoyable and relaxing day out at the reef.

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All schedules activities and prices listed may be amended without notice. Price includes 10% GST. Please re confirm your booking one day prior as with all Great Barrier Reef cruises departures are subject to weather and tide conditions – especially passengers driving from out of town on morning of departure. Cancellation Policy: Less than 48 Hours 100% cancellation fee greater than 48 hours cancellation 90%refund to cover bank fees and handling Policy . In the event that your cruise is cancelled due to weather 100% refundable or transferable. Special conditions apply for group bookings over 10 persons (48 hrs cancellation policy) please call 0749 727 222. Extra fee may be applicable on some Public Holidays – please check at time of Booking. Once entering the Lady Musgrave Lagoon no refunds available.

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1770 Reef Tours - Lady Musgrave Island

Explore the magic of Lady Musgrave

Lady Musgrave Island is an ocean-built coral cay in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, boasting a crystal clear turquoise lagoon encapsulated by colourful, healthy reef gardens. 1770 Reef shares the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing, guided island walks and snorkelling activities.

The amazing 1770 Reef crew will take you on a journey you will never forget.

Tours Include:

•    Boat cruise to Lady Musgrave Island onboard a powered catamaran
•    Snorkelling inside Lady Musgrave Lagoon
•    Glass bottom boat viewing
•    Guided island walk
•    Swim with turtles year-round
•    Quality snorkelling equipment and floatation
•    Lunch, morning and afternoon tea
•    Tea, coffee and chilled water throughout the day

What to bring:

Hat, water bottle, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, warm clothing, and footwear that you don't mind getting wet.

Times vary daily due to tidal movements. Your check-in can be as early as 6 am or as late as 10 am.

Snorkel-Only Tours:

Snorkel-only tours are available on School Holidays ONLY. Once our full-day tour reaches capacity, they open up a minimal number of snorkel tickets. Tickets cannot be pre-booked or reserved. Please get in touch with 1770 Reef Tours directly.

Snorkellers travel with full-day trippers however do not have access to the island walk or glass bottom boat. Enjoy up to 4 hours of snorkelling from the private lagoon mooring. Inclusions: Transfers to Lady Musgrave Island, snorkel equipment and flotation aids, lunch, morning and afternoon tea.

Why book your Lady Musgrave Tour with 1770 Reef?

• The town of 1770 is the closest access point to Lady Musgrave Island
• Snorkel with turtles, manta rays and an array of marine life
• Fully catered and hot drinks are available all day
• A safe snorkelling environment with a resting station, floatation equipment and safety staff
• Guided island walk and glass bottom boat viewing
• Year-round great water visibility
• A top-class crew ready to cater for your every need
• Local family-owned and operated

To book contact reception or book directly online at  www.1770reef.com.au

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1770 and Agnes Water are the jumping off point for many diving adventures at the southern end of the  Great Barrier Reef . The Capricorn section is widely hailed in diving circles as one of the best on the reef and underwater visibility is rarely less than twenty meters. There are several dive operators taking trips from 1770.

There is a day trip that takes tourists to the reef that, weather permitting, runs every day. It departs from the 1770 marina. This tour caters for thousands of tourists each year who wish to dive and snorkel at lady Musgrave Island. This island is a true coral atoll and sits on the reef top at the western end of a large and spectacular lagoon. The  tour company have a permanent pontoon moored in the lagoon from which its diving operations are managed. Other dive companies also run to Lady Musgrave Island and it is possible to join an extended liveaboard tour. If you are not a certified diver, introductory dives are available and courses to become certified can also be undertaken. Qualified dive instructors and dive masters are always present on these tours.

If you are a certified diver or you wish to learn, then Bundaberg or 1770 is a great destination for you.

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10 of the Most Memorable Things to Do in 1770 and Agnes Water

As our Queensland road trip carries us further north from Bundaberg , we discover the best things to do in 1770 and Agnes Water.

Agnes Water and the Town of Seventeen-Seventy are two neighboring townships on Central Queensland’s Discovery Coast. Though the name of the region is often amalgamated to Agnes Water 1770, the two communities offer two different sides of the same coin. To the north of Round Hill Headland, the alluring turquoise of 1770’s tidal sand flats and mangrove-covered estuaries shimmer lazily in the sun. To the south, the wild, unkempt beauty of Agnes Water’s open beaches and coastal forest stretch on as far as the eye can see.

I have a handful of vague but happy memories of an early childhood vacation to The Town of Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water. Sunburnt days spent snorkeling among the mangroves in the warm water of the tidal sandflats. Renting a tinnie (small aluminum boat) and fishing the maze of estuaries of Round Hill Creek. Taking a charter to Lady Musgrave Island on the outer reef. My first experience on the Great Barrier Reef, where we saw impossibly vivid coral, caught equally vibrant reef fish and swam with huge turtles. And the journey back to the mainland where I got so seasick.

I was excited to return to what I recalled as an absolute paradise to see if my hazy memories lined up. 

With just a weekend to soak it all up as we headed steadily north we packed in all the best things to do in 1770 and Agnes Water into 48 hours. Here is the complete list of our favorite, and most memorable things to do in 1770 and Agnes Water.

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The Town of Seventeen-Seventy, Queensland

Commonly known as the Town of 1770 or just 1770, this tiny township marks the spot where British explorer James Cook landed for the second time in Australia. Although 1770 takes its name from the year of that fateful landing, the Gooreng Gooreng people have lived in this beautiful part of the world for hundreds of years before 1770.

Perched on a tall headland that juts into the ocean, 1770 offers spectacular views of the pristine waters of the Coral Sea. As well as access to scenic walks, exciting fishing, and the gateway to the reef and its islands. These spectacular attractions draw thousands of tourists to the little village every year.

Stretching up from the banks of the river mouth at Round Hill Creek to the scenic heights of 1770 headland, “The town of” is an ambitious designation for Seventeen-Seventy. A collection of holiday houses, a few tourism operators, and a handful of cafes and restaurants make up the small beach community. At last count, its permanent population recorded 76. Nevertheless, Seventeen-Seventy is permanently swelled with tourists from regional Queensland, conspicuous in their cowboy hats, jeans, and boots at the beach, and visitors from around Australia and the world.

Agnes Water, Queensland

Commonly known as Agnes Water s or Agnes Water 1770, Agnes Water is a small settlement to the south of Seventeen-Seventy, Queensland. Where 1770 is calm and protected, slow and tidal, Agnes Water feels exposed and wild. the golden beaches of Agnes Water are set amongst a dense green coastal forest. Agnes Water is also notable as Queensland’s northernmost surf beach.

Larger than 1770 in both geographical size and population, Agnes Water is home to a little over 2,000 residents. The town has more amenities and accommodation options, and there are enough things to do in Agnes Water to fill a week or more in this beach paradise.

Things to Do in 1770

1. have a barbecue in endeavour park.

Maybe it’s the nostalgia but 1770’s Endeavour Park, set on the shores of Round Tree Creek, where the river meets the sea is one of the most relaxing places on earth.

This leafy green park has plenty of cool shady spots, barbecues, and gazebos to set up and while away the afternoon, waiting for the magnificent sunset over the shimmering waters of 1770.

As the tide flows in covering the long sand flat, tropical fish come to hide and feed among the mangroves that line the shore. The calm, shallow tidal flats create the perfect aquatic playground for kids to explore.

After lunch and a paddle, why not stretch your legs a bit and walk the two kilometers to the 1770 Headland to see the Bustard Bay and Wave lookouts.

2. Go Fish in 1770

Fishing is one of the reasons many come to Agnes Water and 1770 and one of the bucket-list things to do in 1770 while you are here.

A variety of fishing adventures await you in this anglers paradise. From stalking the sand flats for flathead and whiting, exploring the estuarine creeks for mangrove jack, or rock fishing from the 1770 headland to target species like mackerel, queenfish, tuna, and trevally.

Drop into Agnes Water / 1770 Bait and Tackle for bait, tackle, and advice on fishing in the area.

If you are interested in exploring the creeks and inlets of 1770 yourself but don’t have your own boat, the 1770 Marina has tinnies available to hire (Australian boat license required).

Up the ante by heading out to sea to fish for reef and pelagic species. If you have your own boat, the boat ramp at 1770 is the gateway to the reef. If you don’t have your own boat or just want to take the hard work out of fishing, you can organize a charter through Creek to Reef . Charters start from $275 per person.

Agnes Water / 1770 Bait and Tackle

• Address: Agnes Water Shopping Centre, 7-8/2955 Round Hill Rd, Agnes Water QLD 4677, Australia
• Opening Hours: Daily 7 am – 5 pm
• Website: http://1770baitntackle.com /

1770 Marina

• Address:   1770 Marina, Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy, Queensland 4677, Australia
• Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4 pm Friday – Sunday – 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Creek to Reef Charters

• Address: 1770 Marina, Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy, Queensland 4677, Australia
• Website : https://www.1770creek2reef.com.au/
• Cost: 3/4 Day charters start from $275 per person

3. Enjoy Fresh Seafood, Fish and Chips From the 1770 Rusty Pelican

The Town of Seventeen-Seventy is tiny, with the majority of the township being made up of holiday rental houses, a caravan park, and a handful of cafes, restaurants, and shops. And, of course, a fish and chip shop.

The Rusty Pelican may be a humble fish and chip shop, but it is one of the crowning jewels in the local food scene. Sourcing local fish and seafood and preparing fresh it’s hard to go wrong here.

Alongside classic favorites, they also have some interesting-looking seafood-based hot dogs on the menu. We took the traditional route with crumbed local whiting and chips. Take your bounty and a couple of cold drinks to enjoy at the 1770 Headland or to Endeavour Park and devour…

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• Address: 535 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy QLD 4677, Australia
• Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 2 pm and 4 pm – 7:30 pm
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/1770RustyPelican/
• Cost: Local fish from $10 a serve!

4. Set Out for Lady Musgrave 1770

Lady Musgrave Island is a small, coral island in the outer barrier reef, sixty kilometers offshore from 1770. On this tiny island, surrounded by 3,000 acres of living reefs, supporting an incredible array of sea life and marine animals, you can snorkel, dive, and fish here in the absolute paradise. The island is limited to just 200 people per day ensuring an intimate experience. Visiting this island is a truly unique and memorable experience and hands down one of the best things to do in 1770, Agnes Water, or anywhere else in the world.

From 1770 you can take a day trip with 1770 Reef Tours . The trip includes the three-hour return journey out to Lady Musgrave, a guided walk on the island, snorkeling, a glass-bottomed boat tour, and lunch. You can add additional activities like diving and fishing for an extra charge.

Beware, the journey out and back takes ninety minutes one way and can be rough enough to leave even the most intrepid seafarer a bit green around the gills. Don’t forget the motion of sickness tablets.

For a once in a lifetime experience, camping on Lady Musgrave Island is administered by the national parks service and is limited to 40 campers. Wake up each day to a pure island paradise, far removed from civilization where you must be completely self-sufficient.

In this remote paradise, you can spend your days fishing, swimming, diving, boating, and relaxing. Fall asleep under a blanket of stars to the soft lapping of the Coral Sea, wake, rinse and repeat.

Camping permits are ridiculously cheap at $6.75 per night but they are highly sought after especially if you are planning to go on a weekend. Getting a camping permit is the first step in planning this unforgettable adventure.

After you have booked your camping you need to organize transportation. To get to the island you will need a boat that can make the sixty-kilometer journey to the outer reef. If you don’t have your own, you can hitch a ride with Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours who offer return tickets for around $450. Bear in mind this just covers transport for yourself and a limited amount of camping gear and supplies. Extras like diving, fishing, surfing, or boating gear will cost extra.

1770 Reef Tours

• Address: 535 Captain Cook Dr, Town of 1770, Qld 4677
• Website: http://www.1770reef.com.au/
• Cost: Day Tours from $216. Island Camping Transfer from $450

Lady Musgrave Island Campground

• Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/capricornia-cays/camping/lady-musgrave-island
• Cost: $6.75 per person per night

Things to Do in Agnes Water

5. stroll the coastal paperbark forest boardwalk.

Perhaps the quickest, but surely one of the best things to do in Agnes Water 1770 is to take a short, 400m stroll through the Coastal Paperbark Forest Boardwalk. Set amongst a small bush reserve, managed by Bush Heritage Australia conservation project , the trail takes you through an incredible living scene of paperbark trees.

A series of paths wind through impossibly tall and slender trees reaching out of the marshlands. The paperbarks sway and creak in the breeze filtering the dappled sunlight onto the lush ferns of the forest floor. The short walk takes less than 10 minutes but provides great photos and some insight into the delicate ecosystems here.

• Address: Spring Road, Reedy Creek Reserve, Agnes Water, Queensland Australia
• Website: https://www.bushheritage.org.au/places-we-protect/queensland/reedy-creek
• Cost: It’s free to enjoy this walk but Bush Heritage accepts donations to their various environmental causes through their website .

6. Sample a Fruit Liqueur at the 1770 Distillery

Drop into the 1770 Distillery for a sample and a chat with the distiller John. John has been making fruit liqueurs here for over a decade after moving up from Tasmania to escape the cold. Happy to have a yarn about the history of his wares and his time here, it is a great opportunity to discover the local spirit of this beach community.

Take home a bottle of his fruit-flavored liqueur or some plants from the onsite nursery.

• Address: 220 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water, Queensland 4677 AustraliaMap
• Opening Hours: Wed – Mon10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Cost: It’s free to drop in for a sample and a chat

7. Surf at Agnes Water

Agnes Water is home to Queensland’s most northerly surf beaches. So, if you are heading north like us, it is your last chance to get some of Australia’s favorite past time in.

The most well-known surf spot here is the famous Agnes Water Point on Agnes Water’s main beach. But there are several spots to the south that can also fire, such as Springs Beach (access with 4wd recommended).

Surfing conditions lend themselves to beginner and intermediate surfers and it’s a great place to learn on an uncrowded wave. If you don’t have your own board or are looking for some instruction Reef 2 Beach Surf Shop offers some of the cheapest and best surf lessons in town as well as affordable board hire.

• Main Beach: Agnes Water QLD 4677, Australia
• Reef to Beach Surf Shop: 1/LOT 1-10 Round Hill Rd, Agnes Water QLD 4677, Australia
• Reef 2 Beach: Daily 9 am – 5 pm
• Reef 2 Beach: https://www.reef2beachsurf.com.au/

8. Camp in Deepwater National Park, Agnes Water

One of four national parks surrounding Agnes Water 1770, Deepwater National Park offers oceanside campsites enclosed by the thick coastal forest that covers this region. Just meters from the beach these basic campsites are perfect to escape into nature for a night or five. Fish, explore the tidal rock pools, and enjoy this wild beach almost entirely to yourself.

Campsites are accessible from the south with a conventional vehicle or from Agnes Water with high clearance 4WD vehicles, hiking or by trail bike. For more information and for bookings check out the Deepwater National Park website .

• Address: Directions to campsites are available from the Queensland Parks Website
• Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/deepwater/camping

9. Hop into Horizons Sanctuary

Horizons Kangaroo Sanctuary is a privately run wildlife refuge and campsite. One of the more unique things to do in Agnes Water 1770, you can camp at the refuge and spend the evening with the roos. The campground has toilets, hot showers, cooking facilities, and spectacular views over Agnes Water all the way to the sea.

Horizons has been nursing sick and injured kangaroos back to health for more than a decade. The roos clearly appreciate it as they remain here in a large mob, despite not being fenced in.

Camping at Horizons in your vehicle or with a tent costs $25 per tent or vehicle with proceeds going back into supporting the kangaroo rehabilitation program. It is also possible to drop in to see the roos by appointment for a small fee which also goes back into the conservation efforts.

• Address: 15 Fitzroy Crescent, Agnes Water, QLD, Australia 4677
• Opening Hours: By appointment. Call 07 4974 7783.
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/pg/1770kangaroo
• Cost: Camping costs $25 per vehicle or tent and proceeds go back to running the sanctuary.

10. Hike the Beaches of Agnes Water along the Red Rocks Trail

This three-kilometer trail takes you south along the wild, beautiful beaches and headlands of Agnes Water. Unspoiled sandy beaches, rocky headlands, and rockpools are the highlights of this naturally breathtaking beach trail.

The trail starts from Springs Beach. To reach the Springs Beach parking lot, turn onto the dirt road heading toward the beach opposite the Paperbark Forest Boardwalk . A 4WD is recommended for the one kilometer or so of unsealed dirt road, however. You can also park at the Paperbark Forest car park trail and walk the extra kilometer or so to Springs Beach if you are worried about breaking an axle.

From the car park take the boardwalk down to the beach. Springs Beach itself is beautiful and great for swimming and sometimes surfing. From here the trail heads south along the beaches and up onto rocky headlands for 3km, past Sunrise Beach, and ultimately to Red Rock Beach. Along the way keep your eyes peeled for turtles, dolphins and whales, which visit this special section of coastline at certain times of the year.

The whole walk can be done in under two to three hours, but if you plan to stop for photos, explore the rockpools, have some lunch and maybe a swim at Springs Beach, it’s an easy half-day activity.

• Address: 565 Springs Rd, Agnes Water QLD 4677, Australia
• Cost: Free!

Where to Stay in 1770 and Agnes Water

Camping, caravaning and overlanding, horizons sanctuary.

Horizons is a wildlife refuge for kangaroos. They have more than twenty powered and unpowered sites for tents and camper vans. The campsite has water, toilets, hot showers, a kitchen, a fireplace, and of course the mob of kangaroos that call this sanctuary home. Horizons is on top of a hill and offers beautiful views back over Agnes Water. Campsites cost $25 and all proceeds go back into looking after the roos. By appointment. Call 07 4974 7783 for booking and inquiries.

Deepwater National Park

Just meters from the beach these basic campsites are perfect to escape into nature for a night or five. Fish, explore the tidal rock pools and enjoy this wild beach almost entirely to yourself. Camping costs just $6.75 per person per night and can be booked through Queensland Parks Website .

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1770 beach shacks.

1770 Beach Shacks offer rustic beach cottages and amazing views over the Coral Sea and are situated just across the road from the beach. Shacks sleep between two and six people and include everything you need for a breezy coastal vacation here. Shacks start from $210 per night.

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1770 sovereign lodge retreat.

This four-star resort is set upon a tropical hillside garden with views over the Coral Sea. Comfortable 1 and 2-bedroom apartments provide kitchenettes and space to relax after exploring the best things to do in 1770 and Agnes Water. Apartments at 1770 Sovereign Lodge Retreat start from $260 per night.

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Cool bananas backpackers.

If you’re traveling on a budget or just looking to meet other travelers during your stay, super friendly staff and a great atmosphere make Cool Bananas a great option. Dorm beds start from $25 per night.

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort 

If you are looking for your own space, 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort offers comfortable, well-appointed, and modern rooms in a convenient, central location. Studios start from $120 per night.

1770 Getaway

Beautiful luxury villas are hidden amongst lush tropical, a short walk from the beach or Agnes Water town center. 1770 Getaway villas start from $150 per night.

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Five years later, we are still traveling. Between us we have explored more than 80 countries, undertaken countless #vanlife adventures in more than 12 countries on 4 different continents. Most recently we have been learning to sail on our little boat whisper in the Mediterranean, falling in love with sailing and the live aboard lifestyle. While we travel and work work remotely as digital nomads.

Through this website and our vlog we hope to share some of the things we learn about the off-the-beaten path destinations we visit, about van life, sail life and working remotely from the road.

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The town of 1770, named after the year Captain James Cook first set foot on Queensland's shores, offers a unique blend of historical significance and natural beauty. Through this advertising platform, we aim to showcase the myriad attractions and experiences available in 1770, making clear that while we promote the area's offerings, we do not represent any specific businesses within the town.

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A historical journey.

1770 is steeped in Australian history, serving as one of the first landing spots of European explorers. Visitors can immerse themselves in the past by exploring the Captain Cook Monument and the Joseph Banks Environmental Park, which offer insights into the area's discovery and the indigenous culture that greeted the explorers.

Natural Wonders Abound

Beyond its historical allure, 1770 is surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes. The town serves as a gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, with access to pristine islands and coral cays such as Lady Musgrave Island, offering exceptional snorkeling and diving opportunities to explore the vibrant underwater world.

Adventure and Relaxation

For those seeking adventure, 1770 does not disappoint. Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and surfing are popular activities that allow visitors to experience the area's stunning coastal scenery. Fishing enthusiasts will find abundant spots, promising a rewarding day out in the pursuit of local species. Meanwhile, the town's tranquil beaches and picturesque sunsets provide a perfect backdrop for relaxation and contemplation.

Local Culture and Cuisine

The essence of 1770 can also be found in its local culture and cuisine. The town hosts a variety of cafes, restaurants, and eateries, where visitors can savor fresh seafood and local delicacies. Seasonal festivals and events celebrate the town's history, community, and natural environment, offering a glimpse into the vibrant local lifestyle.

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Accommodation in 1770 caters to a wide range of preferences and budgets, from beachfront resorts to cozy cottages and campgrounds. Each offers a comfortable base from which to explore the area's historical sites, natural beauty, and outdoor adventures.

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1770 is more than just a historical landmark; it's a destination that offers something for everyone, from history buffs and nature lovers to adventure seekers and those in search of a peaceful retreat. Our platform is here to guide you through the best that 1770 has to offer, ensuring your visit is filled with memorable experiences and discoveries.

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We show our passions through our service in providing the most safe, fun, and rewarding experiences for divers at all levels of expertise.

At our core, we aim to unite divers in the Pacific Northwest and make a difference in the world of diving. 

Jake's Scuba Adventures is a faith-run and family-led business. We are passionate about offering comfortable and helpful in-store shopping experiences, top-level scuba diving courses taught by exemplary instructors, and unforgettable tropical adventures abroad.

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Our 10 Best Golden Ring Tours of 2022

Journey to Russia’s Golden Ring with us and let us take you back in time to medieval Russia when the Tsars ruled. The Golden Ring is a set of beautiful, ancient and mysterious Russian cities not far from Moscow. Tours can be combined with any of our Moscow tours and customized to fit your plans and budget. Our most popular classic tours are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our Golden Ring tours using the form at the bottom of the page. Feel free to also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists. Many travelers have found this to be the best way to together, create an unforgettable customized tour for you.

Sergiev Posad, Russian Vatican

This short tour takes you to Sergiev Posad, the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. You will visit the magnificent Trinity St. Sergius Monastery which is included in the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage.

• Schedule Tour can be started on any day
• Route Moscow - Sergiev Posad - Moscow
• Languages English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.
• Accommodation The following hotel options are available: This is a one-day tour, accommodation is not included.
• PRIVATE TOUR This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your group

Sergiev Posad and Vladimir

This Golden Ring tour covers two ancient Russian towns. Vladimir dates back to the XI century and is one of the oldest and most important towns along the ring. Sergiev Posad dates back to the XIV century and is sometimes called the Russian Vatican.

• Route Moscow - Sergiev Posad - Vladimir - Moscow

Sergiev Posad and Suzdal

This short tour takes you to Serviev Posad, the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, and Suzdal, a quiet, beautiful town with an ancient Kremlin and a museum of wooden architecture.

• Route Mocsow - Sergiev Posad - Suzdal - Moscow

Vladimir and Suzdal

This tour includes two very important towns on the Golden Ring. Vladimir dates back to the XI century and it is one of the oldest towns along the ring. Suzdal is full of old churches, wooden houses and the sounds of bird song and the ringing of church bells.

• Route Moscow - Vladimir - Suzdal - Moscow

Express Golden Ring (hotel in Vladimir)

Although this tour covers only a small section of the Golden Ring, it is probably the most beautiful part. You will visit Suzdal with its beautiful old churches, Vladimir with its famous Golden Gate and the small village of Bogolyubovo.

• Route Moscow - Vladimir (overnight) - Bogolyubovo - Suzdal - Moscow
• Accommodation The following hotel options are available: 3 stars - 4 stars

3 Gems of the Golden Ring

This Golden Ring tour covers three ancient Russian towns: You will learn about Russia�s tumultuous history in Vladimir, listen to the church bells ringing in beautiful Suzdal and admire the grandeur of Sergiev Posad, sometimes called the Russian Vatican.

• Route Moscow - Sergiev Posad - Vladimir - Suzdal - Moscow

Express Golden Ring (hotel in Suzdal)

This tour covers two ancient Russian towns and one ancient village along the route of the Golden Ring. You will visit Vladimir dating back to the XI century, Suzdal with its ancient churches, and the marvelous, tranquil village of Bogolyubovo.

• Route Moscow - Suzdal (overnight) - Bogolyubovo - Vladimir - Moscow

Highlights of the Golden Ring

Travel to the Golden Ring with us! Visitors will enjoy this tour to 6 ancient Russian towns along the Golden Ring. This Golden Ring tour takes you through Suzdal known as the Russian Mecca, majestic Kostroma, beautiful Yaroslavl and Vladimir. You will truly feel the heart and soul of Russia.

• Route Vladimir - Bogolyubovo - Suzdal - Kostroma - Yaroslavl - Rostov Veliky

Classic Golden Ring

Visitors will enjoy this tour to 6 ancient Russian towns along the Golden Ring. This tour takes you through Suzdal known as the Russian Mecca, majestic Kostroma, beautiful Yaroslavl and Vladimir. One of our most popular tours, you will truly feel the heart and soul of Russia.

• Route Moscow - Vladimir - Bogolyubovo - Suzdal (1 night) - Kostroma (1 night) - Yaroslavl (1 night) - Rostov - Sergiev Posad - Moscow

Treasures of the Golden Ring

This is our most complete tour across the entire Golden Ring. You will visit magnificent Vladimir, serene Bogolubovo, picturesque Suzdal, majestic Kostroma, beautiful Yaroslavl, ancient Rostov Velikiy, and Sergiev Posad sometimes called the Russian Vatican.

• Route Moscow - Vladimir - Bogolubovo - Suzdal (2 nights) - Kostroma - Yaroslavl (2 nights) - Rostov - Pereslavl Zalessky - Sergiev Posad - Moscow

Ancient Russia, the Beginning

The Central European part of Russia is known for its ancient towns. On this tour you will make stops in the most important towns of the Silver Ring - Velikiy Novgorod, Pskov, Izborsk and Pechory. Each of these towns are home to unique monuments of Russian history and culture.

• Route St. Petersburg - Novrogod (1 night) - Pskov (2 nights) - Izborsk - Pechory - Smolensk (1 night) - Moscow

Just returned from a fanstastic and rich experience in moscow, the Golden cities and St. Petersbrg. We felt taken care of as if we were royalty! our guides were extremely knowledgable and so we learned so much and gained such an appciation for the people, the struggles and the country. Witout the guide and driver, we would have just appreciated the architecture but learned nothing. You helped at every turn - this could not have been a better experience and we cannot thank you enough.

I just want to inform you that we have completed our trip to Russia. We really enjoyed the arrangement you have made for us, from the airport transfer, picking up our Bolshoi tickets, the hotel in Moscow, and of course the Golden Ring tour itself. Our tour guide, Irina, provided us with a lot of information on the buildings and history, which make our following visits to Moscow+St. Petersburg more rewarding. Thanks again for making our visit to Russia a wonderful one.

The Golden Ring of Russia

The Golden Ring is a group of medieval towns and cities that form a ring to the northeast of Moscow. These towns played a significant role in early Russian history and in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church. The towns are full of ancient Russian architecture from the Middle Ages including kremlins (walled fortresses), monasteries, cathedrals and churches. Visiting the Golden Ring will give you a chance to go back in time and imagine a Russia that used to be. The cities are associated with Russian Princes and knights, early Tsars such as Ivan the Terrible, the Mongol invasions and many other historical figures and events. Listening to the history and legends told by your experienced guide will evoke memories of storybooks and fairy tales. The towns of the Golden Ring are all in the Russian countryside which is beautiful – full of forests and fields and rivers and lakes. Apart from the Golden Ring, we also offer tours to the Silver Ring of Russia. These tours include such famous towns as Veliky Novgorod and Pskov. Your time in these ancient areas will be a great break from the bustle of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Walk along ancient Kremlin walls and see the onion domes rising from cathedrals where time has stopped, or follow paths along old riverbanks – travel back in time with our Golden Ring tours. An unforgettable adventure awaits.

Tours to the Golden Ring

Our Golden Ring tours are offered as land only where you arrange your own airfare and we meet you at the airport and handle everything else. You can easily book the discount tickets yourself through our own discount internet ticket office . Please browse our discount air tickets section to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

How far are the golden ring cities from moscow.

The Golden Ring cities are located within 2-4 hours drive of Moscow. The distance by road between Moscow and Suzdal is 219 km (3-4 hours drive), between Moscow and Sergiev Posad – 73 km, nearly a 2 hour drive. However, the distance between the cities of Golden Ring is rather short: e.g. between Vladimir and Suzdal it’s only 37 km.

Which cities of Golden Ring are worth visiting?

The following cities are the most well-known and attract the most attention: Suzdal, Vladimir and Sergiev Posad. If you have more than 1-2 days, we recommend Yaroslavl, Rostov Veliky and Kostroma.

Why do people call this group of cities the “Golden Ring”?

The cities of the Golden Ring, located northwest of Moscow, are spread out in a ring shape. The term was created in 1967 by historian and journalist Yuri Bychkov who wrote travel articles under the name “Golden Ring” because his route took the shape of a ring as he travelled through these cities.

How to get to the Golden Ring cities of Russia?

You can travel by train from Moscow to Vladimir, Sergiev Posad, Kostroma, Rostov Veliky and Yaroslavl. Alternatively, you can order a private tour and go by car with a private driver

What can I do while visiting the Golden Ring cities and towns?

Golden Ring cities and towns are very different from Moscow and St Petersburg. Instead of visiting art museums and ballet performances, you can enjoy exploring local Kremlins and fortresses, ancient churches and monasteries, listening to the church bells ringing, enjoying local foods and drinks, visiting banyas, spending time in pristine nature, and strolling along the Volga river.

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Deep dive into tea culture of laoshan mountain.

A Date with China international media tour visits the Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, to explore the tea culture on June 6, 2024. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)

A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers paid a visit to the Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province on Thursday, to embark on a unique journey of tea culture.

The delegation didn't just tour the tea plantations; they engaged in hands-on tea picking, joined the production procedures, and fostered meaningful dialogues with indigenous tea craftsmen.

Gloria Agapiti Michael Meiseyeki, a journalist from Tanzania, said they usually drink black tea in her country, and she wants to try green tea here.

Nataliia Liublinskaia, a journalist from Russia, wanted to bring some green tea back to her family, and said this was her first time seeing tea trees, "I used to think that tea trees were taller, but I didn't expect them to be this short."

Luke Johnston, a British online content creator, said he started drinking more tea in China and found that there are wide varieties, such as green tea, Pu'er tea, and Longjing tea.

Laoshan tea is known as the most famous tea in the north of the Yangtze River. At present, the planting area of Laoshan tea is about 20,000 acres, with an annual output of over 1,500 tons and a value of over 600 million yuan ($82.82 million).

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