Seventeen Seventy

Seventeen Seventy combines views of Bustard Bay and the ocean with walks along Round Hill Creek and experiences on the water. When planning your holiday, there are different ways to discover the area: an easy walk up to 1770 Headland, walking trails in Joseph Banks Conservation Park, and guided kayak tours. The history of Captain Cook’s landing and Gooreng Gooreng culture are also defining themes.

Walks to Lookouts and Along the Creek

An easy 15-minute walking trail leads from Sir Raphael Cilento Drive to 1770 Headland. From there, you can look out over Bustard Bay and the ocean. In the clear waters below, you can keep an eye out for dolphins and turtles. The lookout combines a short walk with sweeping coastal views; wildlife sightings are possible, but not guaranteed.

Another walking option is the 1.2 km Round Hill Creek walking trail, which runs through Joseph Banks Conservation Park in Seventeen Seventy. The Captain Cook Monument is one starting point for the trail. From the route, you can see across Eurimbula National Park and Bustard Bay to Bustard Head and Rodds Peninsula. The monument itself is a cairn commemorating the Endeavour’s first landing in Queensland, at Bustard Bay. The trail therefore combines scenery with a specific historical connection, so you don’t need to plan separate outings for the views and the history.

At the 1770 foreshore, a boardwalk runs along Round Hill Creek to the parkland beside the 1770 Camping Ground. This provides a creekside route in addition to the walking trails. The details for the Headland walk and the Round Hill Creek walking trail each offer a distinct guide for planning your day: the first is described as a 15-minute walk, while the second is 1.2 km long.

Kayak Tours and Experiences on the Water

The Sunset Kayak Tour follows the coast from 1770, passing the area associated with Captain Cook’s historic landing. This fully guided kayak experience lasts 2.5 hours and takes place in the Town of 1770. Along the way, the tour stops at a secluded beach or sandbank; you watch the sunset from your kayak. It is for adults and children aged 12 and over. For families, this age limit is an important consideration when deciding whether the tour suits their shared holiday plans.

1770 Liquid Adventures offers kayak tours and kayak hire from the 1770 foreshore. If you’re interested in other outings nearby, you could consider 1770 LARC! Tours: the LARC! amphibious vehicle crosses waterways and travels along sandy beaches to Bustard Head Lightstation. The LARC + Lunch! Tour explores national parks and waterways on the outskirts of the Town of 1770. These experiences differ from a kayak tour in the vehicle used and the destinations described.

Culture and Choosing Your Holiday Style

The 1770 Festival 2026 brings together the ancient and living culture of the Gooreng Gooreng people with the legacy of Captain Cook’s historic landing. The listed features include music, markets, re-enactments, and cultural experiences. The festival adds a cultural perspective on the area to the walks and water activities.

If you’re looking for a holiday rental or holiday home in Seventeen Seventy, you can start by thinking about what you’d like your stay to focus on: walks and views, a guided kayak tour with an age limit, or water experiences with different tour formats. This lets you shape your trip around your interests without turning the different offerings into one single itinerary.

If you’d like to discover other places in addition to Seventeen Seventy, you can also visit Benaraby, Herston, Rathdowney, Bundaberg, Bucasia, Bororen, Rochedale and Tannum Sands.

For the broader travel overview: Queensland.