Also operating from the town of 1770 is the Larc Tour. This popular tour in an amphibious vehicle accesses the areas on the coastline to the north of the town, visiting the Eurimbula National Park and then moves north to visit the lighthouse on Bustard Head. On the way the tour visits mangrove areas and other beauty spots inaccessible by any other means.

There is also on offering of charter fishing trips and the area is well known as the home of the big one. Day trips as well as extended charters are on offer. The day trip to Lady Musgrave Island is world class. A fast catamaran whisks you to the reef in less than 11/2 hours and the tour includes lunch, snorkelling and a visit to the Island which is also a nesting area for seabirds. This area will remain in your memory for ever with its turquoise waters and coral sand beaches and the diversity of its marine and bird life.

On the mainland the main centre for commerce and accommodation are the Towns of Gladstone and Rockhampton. Yeppoon  has a great beach which under the right conditions is the northern most surfing beach on the Australian coastline. Agnes Water and 1770 also has extensive shopping and holiday accommodation which ranges from backpacker hostels through to top of the range resorts.

In this website you will find extensive information about things to do and see on the Discovery Coast. If you need further information please don’t hesitate to contact us using the contact form.