The beautiful seaside town is said to be Australia’s “best kept secret” and is perfect for anyone buying a beach getaway or a house looking for a change.
Agnes Waters and its sister city 1770 (Seventeen Seventy) attract tourists and prospective residents and are an hour and a half south of Gladstone and five hours from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Since 2016, the city’s resident population has grown from 2,200 to 6,300, and interstate tourists have fallen in love with its stunning scenery and relaxed community.
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Since 2016, the city’s resident population has grown from 2,200 to 6,300, and interstate tourists have fallen in love with its pristine beaches, lush forests, and idyllic lifestyle.
Located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, the city’s white sandy beaches boast clear turquoise waters, diverse marine life, and great snorkeling and fishing spots.
One of Agnes Waters’ most popular attractions is the Paperback Forest Boardwalk, where visitors can walk a winding path of stepping stones through a quiet wetland filled with tall trees.
Located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, the city’s white sandy beaches boast crystal-clear turquoise waters, ocean sunsets, diverse marine life, and incredible spots for snorkeling, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
The secluded Chinamans Beach is scenic, a popular nesting spot for native turtles and is Queensland’s northernmost surf spot.
One of Agnes Waters’ most popular attractions is the Paperback Forest Boardwalk, where visitors can walk a stepped path through a quiet wetland of tall trees.
Other attractions include whale watching, camping and glamping, a historical tour on a fleet of pink amphibious tour buses, and a selection of cafes, restaurants, and eateries.
The secluded Chinamans Beach offers beautiful scenery, is a popular nesting spot for local turtles and is Queensland’s northernmost surf spot.
There is a wide variety of coastal walks for the adventurous hiker, with plenty of places to take a refreshing dip and plenty of places to queue up and dine on fresh seafood.
Other attractions include whale watching, camping and glamping, a historical tour on a fleet of pink amphibious tour buses, and a selection of cafes, restaurants and eateries.
There is a surge in demand for luxury beachfront homes as more Australians move to Agnes Waters and in the 1770s as an alternative to Noosa or Byron Bay.
There was a surge in demand for luxury beachfront terraced villas as more Australians moved to Agnes Waters and in the 1770s as an alternative to Noosa or Byron Bay.
A rustic multi-level apartment designed for outdoor living in the middle of dense forest sits steps from the beach in 1770 and is on the market for $1.75 million.
One of the homes for sale is a beautiful mountain residence with a beautiful 360 degree view of the surrounding forest with a roof terrace, wraparound porch, central courtyard and contemporary design.
A rustic multi-level track designed for the great outdoors in the middle of dense forest, steps from the beach in 1770 and is on the market for $1.75 million.
Source: Daily Mail
