Where is agnes waters qld

This track is approximately 13 km. About 7 km from Round Hill Road is the start of a moderately steep m return walk to Ganoonga Noonga Lookout which provides sweeping views of Bustard Bay, Seventeen Seventy and the local swamps and heathland. The website explains: "From this vantage point you can view the low grounds Ganoonga Noonga —swamps and heaths—covering the parallel dunes that have built up over the last years.

Tours and Cruises In recent times Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water have become part of the great backpacker trek up the coast of Queensland and consequently a tourist industry of cruises and adventure tours has developed in the area. The local website offers a range of offshore charters, dolphin trips, surfing schools, kayak hires and undersea adventures.

It was only the second time during the voyage that he had set foot on Australian soil. The party landed at the south point of the bay where they found a channel leading into a large lagoon. Cook wrote: "In this place there is room for a few ships to lie in great security, and a small stream of fresh water".

They noted many pelicans and, upon the shore, a species of bustard, one of which was shot. They considered it the best bird they had eaten since leaving England, and in honour of it they called the inlet Bustard Bay. There is a useful local website. Location Agnes Water is located km north of Brisbane and km north of Bundaberg. Got something to add? Have we missed something or got a top tip for this town?

Have your say below. Click here to cancel reply. Your Comment required. Name required. The Agnes Water Museum houses local history with interesting information about Captain Cook and his voyages. Many beautifully designed homes dot the palm covered hillsides, all with a look reminiscent of the tropics of tropical north Queensland. Miriam Vale was founded on cattle, tobacco, timber and dairy.

Miriam Vale boasts a nine-hole golf course with small greens and mature gum trees. The reds, purples, pinks and oranges are just spectacular. Now we get gorgeous sunrises and sunsets everywhere in Australia but there is something about this little coastal town that makes them real special.

Local life here is pretty chilled out and walking the streets barefoot is totally accepted in this little coast town. The beach is just a short walk from the shops and there are lots to choose from. Cool Bananas Backpackers. Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited. Australian Sunset Safaris. Scooteroo Tours.