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About 1770
The Town Of 1770 is a
picturesque seaside
village surrounded on
three sides by the Coral
Sea and Bustard Bay
which has been referred
to as Queensland’s
answer to Italy’s
Portofino. 1770 is the
closest access point
north of Brisbane to the
Great Barrier Reef.
Historic as the second
landing site of
Lieutenant James Cook
and the crew of the
Endeavour in May 1770,
the area is rich in
wildlife and natural
beauty and offers scenic
vistas in every
direction.
Situated within easy
traveling distance (just
over 1 hour) from
Gladstone and Bundaberg,
1770’s quickest means of
access is to fly to
either of these hubs,
then hire a car and it's
a leisurely picturesque
drive to the seaside
spot. Flights depart
daily from all major
capital cities
connecting to Hervey
Bay, Rockhampton,
Bundaberg and Gladstone.
Plans are afoot to build
a commercial airport.
That means, to avoid the
rush, the time to visit
is now. Some might find
it convenient to enjoy
the comfort of Greyhound
busses which travel
direct to the town of
1770, Agnes Wates.
Others may opt to jump
on a train to Bundaberg,
Miriam Vale and
Gladstone and hire a car
from there.
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