1770 Larc Full Day Tour
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August 2026
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What you can expect
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.
Location
What you need to know
- 7-hour fully guided day tour
- Morning tea of ANZAC biscuits, snacks & fruit
- Amphibious LARC ride up Bustard Head to the Lightstation
- Access inside Bustard Head Lighthouse tower, and to the balcony
- Interpretive tour of the tower and a light-keepers cottage full of maritime artefacts
- Picnic lunch and billy tea & coffee in a shady coastal national park
- Sandboarding fun dunes up to 35 metres high
- Award winning historical and environmental commentary.
- Add $11pp in non-commissionable fees for LARC Paradise Tour. Payable upon check in.
- Lightstation Association Management fee $9 and Qld National Parks access fee $2.
- 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
- Tours depart at 9am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
- 535 Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy
- 7 hours
- 1770 LARC! Tours have a check-in office at 1770 Marina, 535 Captain Cook Drive, Town of 1770 (Seventeen Seventy), Queensland 4677.
- 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
- Due to Australian Building Standards, children under the age of eight years are not permitted to climb the staircase in the lighthouse tower.
- Minimum of 6 and maximum of 52 participants.
- Tour itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of 1770 Environmental Tours Pty Ltd, trading as 1770 LARC! Tours, in the interest of guest and crew, health, safety and comfort. Every attempt will be made to reschedule guests in these circumstances.
- General Cancellation Policy: Cancellations 48+ hours prior to departure incurs a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations made 24-48 hours prior to departure incurs a 20% cancellation fee. Cancellation or no show on day of tour is 100% non-refundable.
- 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
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