1770 Attractions
Visitors to the area have a wide range of enjoyable 1770 attractions to choose from. You can fish from the shore or take advantage of the fishing charters on offer. An up close and personal wildlife park & mini golf. You might also like to take advantage of the many tours & cruises operating out of 1770. You don't even have to spend any money there are also many free things to do in 1770.
Round Hill Headland - at the end of the peninsula is Round Hill Headland where you can see the anchor from the 'MV Countess Russell' which, in 1873, was wrecked to the south, on what has become known as Wreck Rock. It is particularly pleasant to watch the sun rise over the ocean and set over Bustard Bay from Round Hill Head. This is one of the few places in Queensland where the sun sets over the water.
Captain Cook Monument - The Captain Cook Monument is located on Captain Cook Drive on the way to Round Hill Headland.
The Turtles - one of the great natural wonders of this stretch of coastline occurs between November and January when the turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.
Lady Musgrave Island National Park - Lady Musgrave Island is an 14-ha coral cay of the Bunker Group, Surrounded by a coral reef with a circumference of 8 km, it is noted for its plenitude of brilliantly coloured tropical fish, its hard and soft corals, Casuarina forest, white sandy beaches, and its nesting turtles and seabirds, particularly the terns which nest here on a seasonal basis. Bushwalking, nature study, reef walking, diving and snorkelling can all be enjoyed.
National Parks - nearby are both Deepwater National Park and Eurimbula National Park which are characterised by rainforests, native shrubs, open heath-land, swamplands, coastal vegetation, waterholes, plenty of native animals and birdlife including emus.
So if you are planning a trip to 1770, there will always be plenty to keep you occupied with the many 1770 attractions offered both in the town and on the outer regions.
