Agnes Waters, Australia

Welcome to Agnes Waters, Australia

Summary

Agnes Water is located 500 kilometers away from Brisbane. With a population of 3,000 locals as of the year 2005, it lies along Miriam Vale Shire, directly on the Queensland coast. This resort town is becoming increasingly popular among tourists. The postcode of Agnes Water is postcode is 4677.

Surroundings

Town 1770 Agnes Water is what this serene and unspoilt resort town is called. Fronting the Coral Sea, it offers access to the Great Barrier Reef as well as the surf in the northernmost part of Queensland. Agnes Water is surrounded by lush National Parks and is Australia's version of a tropical paradise. Nearby towns include Gladstone, Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Hervey Bay.

Name Derivation and History

The name Town 1770 was derived from the year when Captain Cook stepped along the shores of the town in 1770. Meanwhile, the moniker Agnes Water is believed to have had two origins. The first one is that it was named after Agnes, the daughter of Daniel and Rachel Clowes who were the first European settlers here. The second version if that Agnes was the name of a schooner which disappeared along the coastlines of Pancake Creek in 1873.   read more

Geography

Agnes Water is surrounded by flourishing national parks like the Deepwater National Park, the Eurimbula National Park and Kroombit Tops.

Attractions

The resort town itself serves as the main attraction, but it is the small details which make this sub-tropical getaway truly unique. From the beach, to the stunning coral reefs and the beautiful seaside properties, Agnes Water has an endless supply of tourist attractions.

Transport

There are direct flights from Brisbane to Agnes Water, which is quite an easy trip since the town is close to the Bundaberg Airport. Greyhound coaches, the school bus and the Tilt Train are the main means of transportation.

Recreation

The Deck Bar & Restaurant, York Attack and the Agnes Water Tavern are the places to wine and dine. For those who love the ocean, here is just a sampling of the activities to try: cruising, snorkeling, riding the LARC, ocean kayaking, scuba diving, surfing and exploring the rich underwater life, the bushland and wildlife.

Alternative Places

Hervey Bay, which is just an hour and a half's drive away from Agnes Water, offers similar activities including watching the Humpback Whales.