Agnes Water, QLD
Agnes Water is Queensland’s northern most surf beach and is last in a line of beautiful, unspoilt beaches that sweep up the coast from Bundaberg, it is one of Australia’s best beaches. Agnes Water and it’s sister township of 1770 offer a range of activities and holiday ideas – from relaxing at the beach, Four Wheel Driving through rugged coastal national parks, estuary, beach and deep sea fishing – to enjoying a soft adventure tour aboard an amphibious LARC vessel. Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 is also one of the closest points on the mainland to the outer Great Barrier Reef, with three tours departing to either Lady Musgrave Island or Fitzroy Reef.
Agnes Water features accommodation, shops and eateries and services – all with a beachside atmosphere. The Agnes Water Museum house local history with interesting information of Cook and his voyage. Many beautiful architectural designed homes dots the cabbage palm covered hillsides all with a look reminiscent of the tropics of far north Queensland.
The surfing fraternity have long visited Agnes Water and a major event on the longboard circuit – the 1770 Longboard Classic – is held in March at Agnes Water beach. From Agnes Water – Four Wheel Drive trails extend south into Deepwater National Park and north into Eurimbula National Park – opening up coastal wilderness for camping and fishing.
The road to Agnes Water from Bundaberg is now completely sealed, with some unsealed and untarred sections between Agnes Water and Highway 1 at Miriam Vale.
Nearest Airport: Bundaberg
Where to stay?
Experiences
- 18-35's
- Active
- Caravan and Camping
- Eco Tourism
- Environmental
- Historic/Heritage
- Honeymoon
- Indulgence/Luxury
- Nature based
- Relaxation
- Self-Drive
- Soft Adventure
Popular Activities
- Off Road Driving
- Bush Walking
- Cruising
- Driving
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- National Park
- Fishing
- Fishing - Beach
- Beach
- Fishing - Deep Sea
- Surfing
- Fishing - Estuary
- Snorkelling
- Reef
- Sandboarding
About Agnes Water
- Locality: Urban locality
- Agnes Water Postcode: 4677
- State: Queensland
- Region: Gladstone
- Latitude: -24.21251
- Longitude: 151.90335
- Elevation: 25m
- Population: 2210
- Median Income: $25636
- Area (Sq/km): 40.262
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
Accommodation In Agnes Water
Discover some of the accommodation in and around Agnes Water
Tours In Agnes Water
Discover some of the tours options around Agnes Water