Driving to Agnes Water and the Town of 1770

Quick summary: Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 have no airport, so most visitors drive in from Bundaberg or Gladstone airports, each roughly an hour and a half to two hours away by road. Hervey Bay Airport, further south, is another option for travellers combining Lady Musgrave Island with K’gari. Roads are sealed but pass through quiet countryside, so drive in daylight, watch for wildlife and fill up before you leave the larger towns.

At a glance
Airport	None; drive in
From Bundaberg	Roughly 1.5 to 2 hours
From Gladstone	Roughly 1.5 to 2 hours
Southern option	Hervey Bay Airport
Driving	Daylight; watch for wildlife
Tours	Agnes Water and Town of 1770 tours

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Which airport is best for 1770?

Bundaberg for travellers from the south, Gladstone from the north, and Hervey Bay if you’re also visiting K’gari.

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Where do Lady Musgrave Island tours leave?

From the Town of 1770 for most operators. Arrive the day before an early start, and check your tour’s parking and check-in instructions. See Lady Musgrave Island tours.

What else is there to do?

Surfing lessons, kayaking and the headland walks around Agnes Water and 1770, plus K’gari tours further south.

Do you need a 4WD?

Not for the main roads. Check your hire terms before driving unsealed tracks.

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