Planning a trip to Agnes Water and the Town of 1770?

Here are answers to 50 common questions about 1770 4x4 TOURS, 1770 4WD adventures, national park experiences, sunrise, sunset, stargazing and exploring the wild side of the Discovery Coast with our local Eco Tour Guide, Hollie-Berri.

1770 4x4 Tours is a locally owned, family run adventure tourism business based in Agnes Water and the Town of 1770, Queensland. Experiences include 4x4 National Park adventures, coastal scenery, sunrise, sunset, stargazing, astronomy, and guided local experiences.

Yes. Australians commonly use both 4x4 and 4WD to describe four wheel drive adventures. If you are searching for 1770 4WD tours, Agnes Water 4WD tours or 1770 4x4 tours, 1770 Agnes Water 4x4 tours, or 1770 Agnes Water 4wd tours, you are in the right place.

1770 4x4 Tours is based around Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 on Queensland's Discovery Coast in the Gladstone Region in Central Queensland. Tours explore local landscapes, national parks, beaches, headlands and surrounding areas depending on the experience booked. We even have a specialised sunrise tour especially for Wild Women......check it out...

Experiences may explore Deepwater National Park, Eurimbula National Park, the 1770 headland, coastal areas, beaches, estuaries and surrounding landscapes.

The focus is on small, personal adventures with local knowledge rather than simply driving past tourist attractions. Your local Eco Tour Guide has 30 years experience and helps you discover secret spots, hidden gems and places most visitors would be unlikely to find on their own.

Hollie-Berri is the local owner and guide behind 1770 4x4 Tours. Her personality, local knowledge, love of adventure and connection to the coast are an important part of the experience. She is focused on safety and fun and her driving skills are well honed.

An Eco Tour Guide helps guests experience and better understand the landscapes, wildlife, natural environments and places they are visiting. At 1770 4x4 Tours, the guiding style is relaxed, personal and based around local knowledge and real experiences while appreciating the environment and mindfuness towards preservation, protection and connection.

You travel in Thumper, the V8 LandCruiser. Thumper is a big part of the personality of 1770 4x4 Tours and takes guests off the bitumen and into the wilds. The vehicle is safety accredited and very comfortable.

No. You do not need your own 4WD or 4x4. You travel with your guide in Thumper, the V8 LandCruiser.

Experiences include Deepwater National Park, Eurimbula National Park, the 1770 Headland Walk & Talk, Sunrise Beach Rituals for Wild Women experiences, sunset and stargazing experiences.  Blackmans Gap and Curtis Island are available upon request.

Yes. The Deepwater National Park 4x4 Experience takes you along sand tracks and through national park country to explore coastal landscapes, remote beaches and rock pools. It is pristine and a one of a kind wild.

The Deepwater National Park experience is approximately four hours.

Expect a proper offroad coastal adventure with palm lined sand tracks, national park scenery, remote beaches, rock pools and time exploring the landscape and maybe a quick dip in the aquamarine waters or throw in a fishing line.

The Big Dipper is one of the features associated with the Deepwater National Park 4x4 Experience. Your guide can introduce you to the area as part of the adventure..... Hold onto your hat!

Yes. The Eurimbula National Park experience combines 4x4 access with a variety of landscapes that may include estuaries, paperbark areas, eucalypt woodland, rainforest, hoop pines, beaches and lookouts. It is a park with great energy.

Eurimbula offers a layered nature experience with changes in landscape as you travel. Depending on the tour and conditions, you may experience estuaries, forest, coastline, wildlife and lookout areas. Its light and bright.

Ganoonga Noonga lookout is one of the features associated with the Eurimbula National Park experience. Exact itineraries can vary depending on conditions and the tour being operated.

Wildlife spotting is part of exploring the region, but sightings are never guaranteed. Depending on the location and season, there may be opportunities to see birds and other wildlife.

White bellied sea eagles and Bustards may be seen in the region, particularly around suitable coastal and estuarine environments. Wildlife is wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Whales may be seen during the appropriate season from some coastal locations, including around the 1770 headland. Sightings depend entirely on season, location and nature on the day.

Yes. The 1770 Headland Walk & Talk is a guided experience combining clifftop scenery, lookouts, flora, fauna and local history.

The guided experience is approximately two hours.

Expect coastal scenery, long beaches, ocean views, rocky coastline and several lookout points. Your guide also shares local knowledge about the area.

It is described as a gentle clifftop walking experience. If you have mobility concerns or specific physical requirements, contact 1770 4x4 Tours before booking so you can choose the right experience.

Yes. Sunset experiences with 1770 4x4 tours may include the iconic 1770 sunset and the atmosphere around the marina before continuing into a dark night sky experience in the Hammocksphere.

Yes. The sunset and Hammocksphere experience can include dark sky storytelling, stars, science, myths and stories when conditions allow.

Hammocksphere is part of the 1770 sunset and night sky experience. It is designed to create a relaxed way to enjoy the atmosphere and stories of the night sky.

Cloud cover can affect stargazing. Depending on the current experience being offered, alternative storytelling or another suitable activity may be used when the stars cannot be seen.

Sunset is one of the best known experiences associated with the Town of 1770. 1770 4x4 Tours offers experiences designed around enjoying this special part of the day.

Yes. The Sunrise Swim & Morning Beach Rituals experience begins around 15 minutes before sunrise, with the exact start time changing seasonally.

The experience can include gentle movement, conversation, optional meditation, a sunrise swim and body surfing when conditions are suitable for wild women who want to wake up happy and healthy.

The experience includes a sunrise swim, but conditions may be too dangerous with rough ocean movement and up to the discretion of the local tour Guide. Its not compulsory to swim at all. Contact 1770 4x4 Tours before booking if you have questions about participating in the water activities.

A coffee afterwards at HB's favourite local coffee spot is part of the experience where we chat and connect. Check the current tour details when booking.

Blackmans Gap is available upon request.

The Blackmans Gap experience is approximately 9:00am to 3:00pm. 6 hours.

Blackmans Gap involves a moderate physical challenge and requires excellent balance and strength. 

The experience includes native Queensland landscapes, granite boulders, a creek and waterhole, with opportunities for a picnic and optional swimming where appropriate.

Some experiences may suit families well, but suitability depends on the specific tour, ages of children, physical requirements and conditions. Contact 1770 4x4 Tours if you need help choosing the right experience. If your child sits in a usual car seat then this is fine for them. Baby seats can be fitted on private hires.

Yes. Couples looking for something different can choose from 4WD 4x4 adventures, scenic experiences, sunrise, sunset dinner and stargazing.

Solo travellers looking for a guided local adventure can enquire about suitable experiences and current availability. Small group touring is a good way to explore the area without needing your own 4WD.

Several experiences may suit mature travellers who enjoy scenery, local knowledge, nature and a more personal style of guiding. Physical requirements differ between tours, so check the individual experience before booking. Grey nomads who want to save their own vehicle from the jaws of the National Park tracks are welcome to jump into a seat on Thumper at 1770 4x4 tours.

Yes. The experiences provide an opportunity to discover Australian coastal landscapes, national parks, wildlife, local stories and a genuine regional Queensland adventure with a local guide. Hollie-Berri is experienced with all cultures being a tour guide pver the past 30 years and has diverse guiding experience and capabilities.

What you need depends on the experience. Comfortable clothing, full water bottle, hat, swimwear, suitable footwear, sun protection and towell, plastic bag to carry wet things home in, are sensible basics, for your chosen tour. Food snacks is a good thing to bring along too. Ask us about supplying lunch for you on a longer tour.

Swimming may be possible on selected experiences where the location and conditions are suitable. It should never be assumed that swimming will be possible on every tour. Safety is our first priority at 1770 4x4 tours.

Fishing opportunities may be available on selected national park experiences where appropriate. Ask 1770 4x4 Tours about the current tour and what you can bring.

1770 4x4 Tours operates in real outdoor environments. Weather, track conditions and other natural factors can affect access and activities, so itineraries may need to change when conditions require it.

A guided tour gives you access to local knowledge and removes the need to plan the experience yourself. Your Eco Tour Guide can help you discover secret spots, hidden gems, landscapes and stories you might otherwise drive straight past. Also you save wear and tear and prevent damage to your own vehicle. A tour is relaxing and more social.

Visitors looking beyond a standard beach day can explore national parks, join a 4x4 or 4WD adventure in Thumper with Hollie-Berri, take a guided headland walk, experience sunrise by the ocean, enjoy a 1770 sunset or discover the night sky.

1770 4x4 TOURS of course! Experiences around 1770 include coastal lookouts, guided walks, national park adventures, sunsets, wildlife spotting and stargazing. 1770 4x4 Tours helps visitors go beyond the usual stops and discover more of the region with local knowledge.

Choose the experience that interests you and book directly with 1770 4x4 Tours on their website. If you are not sure which adventure is right for you, get in touch with your dates and interests and let your local Eco Tour Guide help you choose. Text 0433777775. Text is best.

Hollie-Berri and her family own and run 1770 4x4 TOURS in Agnes water 1770 on the Discovery Coast located between Bundaberg and Gladstone at the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef in sunny Central Queensland in Australia. The business is proudly indigenous owned and operated.

Jump into Thumper and head off the beaten track with 1770 4x4 Tours.

From 1770 4WD adventures and national parks to sunrise, sunset and stars, come and discover the local knowledge, secret spots and hidden gems waiting beyond the usual tourist stops.

Come with us into the wilds............