Viewpoint
Town of 1770 and Captain Cook monument
Town of 1770, Queensland
A sleepy headland where Cook first landed in Queensland, with a sunset over the water.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Seventeen Seventy faces west across the bay, which makes it a rare east coast spot to watch the sun go down over the sea. The headland has a lookout and a monument for Cook's 1770 landing, and boats leave from the marina for Lady Musgrave Island. Agnes Water's surf beach is a few minutes away.
Good to know
- Get there for sunset, it's the main event
- Lady Musgrave day trips book out in school holidays
- Best time
- Late afternoon for sunset
- Getting there
- Sealed road, parking at the headland
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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