Postcards from the Road - 1770 & Agnes Water, QLD
/Days on the Road 26 | Traveled 2065 ks | Campgrounds 5
Temp 17°C - 26°C | Water temp 22°C
Catch of fish | Silver Bream 16 | Dusky Flathead 2 | Sand Whiting 7 | Spotted Mackerel 2 |
Mud Crabs 2 | Flounder 1 |
As we rolled into the town of Seventeen Seventy, we looked at each other and knew it was going to be a special place. The road wound along the coast for the final few minutes of our journey, and on arrival at the campground we discovered the beachfront site allocated to us was over and above what we had imagined or expected. That evening and for the six to follow we watched the sun sink low from the comfort of our camp chairs, a kaleidoscope of colours a daily delight. Gradually each afternoon, the beach became lined with people and their chairs, seeking to enjoy the beauty of the last moments of the day. A chance to reset, be thankful for another day lived, breathed and treasured, and share a sundowner together without a care.
Our time in this seaside village allowed us to truly catch our breath. We’d been trying to find our stride with the camper trailer life. The first few weeks spent traveling long distances and exploring new places, we were now searching for the balance between go and slow. It was in this slower-paced town that Captain James Cook first sailed into in 1770, that we managed to unwind another cog, have a much desired hot shower, wash the bed linen, meet some lovely fellow campers and just be.
Coconut Palms, small Grass Yellow butterflies, coastal bush walks and capacious waterways adorn this peninsula, and the tropical vegetation begins to merge with the Australian bushland as we creep up the coast of the grand state of Queensland.
Town of Seventeen Seventy
We camped at 1770 Camping Ground an old school place with basic amenities, friendly managers and million dollar views. Do your best to snag a beachfront site.
Round Hill Lookout Walk enter from the end of the campground, a scenic walk on a bush track, passing through a section of rainforest and boardwalks and a monument to Captain James Cook. As the track winds up higher to the lookouts and the views become even more spectacular, an abundance of butterflies flutter by.
Eurimbula National Park we drove the 4WD track out to the Eurimbula Creek camping area to discover pristine beaches and a meandering creek to kayak and paddle board on.
Agnes Water Beach just a ten minute drive from 1770, is a patrolled surf beach. The Holidays Cafe in the Agnes Waters Caravan Park is open to the public for breakfast and lunch until 1.30pm. Water views and tasty casual dining, we enjoyed a relaxed lunch by the ocean.
Ron’s Fruit & Vege garden fresh, pick your own fruit and vege from long time farmer and gardener Ron - what a dream, picked my own fresh lettuce, rocket, spinach, herbs, tomatoes and bananas to add to our stores. Open 8.30am -4.30pm / Closed Mondays / Cash only.
Agnes Wholefoods another timely find to top up the camp pantry.
On our final night (and because Mr G had, had poor fishing success in 1770) we treated ourselves to a night out at Round Hill Pizza and 1770 Gelato Co both were excellent.
The first photo of this postcard was taken and gifted to us by a fellow camper; Mr G and me having a sunset paddle board together on our final night in Seventeen Seventy. ♡