Agnes Water is known for its beaches, surf culture, national parks, and its proximity to the historic township of 1770, gateway to the southern Great Barrier Reef.
Name: Agnes Water & Town of 1770 Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Fully accredited VIC
Address: 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water QLD 4677
Phone: (07) 4902 1888
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Discovery Coast / Gladstone Region / Southern Great Barrier Reef
What Area It Caters For
1. Agnes Water (Primary Area)
- Agnes Water Main Beach
- Surfing beaches and surf schools
- Agnes Water Museum & Visitor Centre precinct
- Local cafés, shops, markets and accommodation
- Paperbark Forest Boardwalk
- Springs Beach and Red Rock walking tracks
2. Town of 1770 (Seventeen Seventy)
- Historic landing site of Lieutenant James Cook (1770)
- 1770 foreshore, marina and boat ramps
- Sunset viewing points and calm-water beaches
- Access to Great Barrier Reef tours (Lady Musgrave Island)
- Bustard Head Lighthouse tours
- Kayaking, fishing and estuary activities
3. Discovery Coast Hinterland
- Deepwater National Park
- Eurimbula National Park
- Round Hill Headland
- Nature reserves, walking tracks and scenic lookouts
- Wildlife viewing and coastal ecosystems
4. Southern Great Barrier Reef Access
- Lady Musgrave Island
- Reef cruises, snorkelling and diving
- Eco‑tourism and marine conservation experiences
5. Surrounding Communities
- Captain Creek
- Round Hill
- Baffle Creek district
- Miriam Vale (gateway town)
- Gladstone Region touring routes
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- National park information and walking track advice
- Reef tour bookings (Lady Musgrave Island)
- Accommodation and activity referrals
- Event information and community updates
- Souvenirs and local products
- Guidance on road conditions and coastal access points
Summary
The Agnes Water & Town of 1770 Visitor Information Centre is the primary accredited VIC for the Discovery Coast, catering to Agnes Water, 1770, surrounding national parks, the southern Great Barrier Reef and hinterland communities. It provides comprehensive visitor support, tour bookings, maps, local knowledge and regional travel guidance.