DESCRIPTION
Explore Queensland’s iconic 1770 with a full day visiting the best sights in the area. Driving along the picturesque coastline, exploring buildings with historic importance and admiring the natural beauty of this region are all on the agenda for this 7-hour full day tour. Your day will begin in Bustard Bay; a beautiful beach that has remained changeless since James Cook sailed ashore over two centuries ago, before travelling across four tidal creeks to set up morning tea on the Northern tip of Middle Island. Morning tea is supplied by the tour company and includes fresh fruit and a range of homemade cakes and cookies.
The next stop on the agenda is crossing Jenny Lind Creek where you will then embark on a scenic journey aboard a four-wheel-drive along Bustard Headland on the way to the Bustard Head Light station. Providing 360 degree views and standing at a height of 16-metres Bustard Head Light Station is the only operating lighthouse open to the public to explore and the first coastal lighthouse in Queensland. Here you will hear stories of triumph and tragedy of the lives of the early settlers and light keepers – an interesting stop on the trip that is sure to be quite memorable. Heading back to Bustard Head via a scenic downhill drive, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch including sandwiches, cold drinks, tea and coffee while overlooking the Bay.
Don’t think the day is over at lunch time, following your picnic you’ll head back to Middle Island for an adventurous afternoon sand boarding down the dunes. Grab a board and take the leap down the 35-metre high sand dunes, you can pull up your ride on the sand flat or keep going to skim across the water. A great way to end the afternoon the Paradise Tour successfully incorporates the best of a full day tour; fun, adventure and sight seeing.
Inclusions
- 7 Hour Full Day tour in Agnes Waters
- Morning tea of homemade cakes & goodies
- LARC Amphibious ride up Bustard Head to the Light Station
- Access inside Bustard Head Lighthouse and onto the balcony
- Interpretive tour of the lighthouse, the lightkeepers cottage and other buildings
- Guided walk to the Bustard Head Cemetery
- Award winning historical & environmental commentary
- Picnic lunch, billy tea & coffee in a coastal rainforest
- Sand-boarding on the towering 35m sand dunes of Middle Island
Exclusions
- $11pp levy is NOT included and is payable on the day of your tour
Highlights
- LARC Amphibious ride up Bustard Head to the Light Station
- Climb to the top of Bustard Head Lighthouse
- Billy Tea & Coffee on the Fire
- Breathtaking views
- Hear the tales of tradgedy while you visit the historical Bustard Head Cemetary
- Relax at Jenny Lind Creek for lunch and morning tea
- Speed down the towering dunes of Middle Island
Time
- Tours depart at 9am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
- 535 Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy
Duration
- 7 hours
Additional Information
- Due to Australian Building Standards, children under the age of 8 years are NOT permitted to enter the Lighthouse
- This tour is 3 hours from Hervey Bay
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
