Step in Cook’s footprints A cairn commemorates the first landing of the “Endeavour” in Queensland at Bustard Bay.  It stands on the site where one of Cook’s crew carved the date on a tree near where they came ashore. On Wednesday 24 May 1770, Lieutenant James Cook anchored the Endeavour about 3 km off this part of the coast near Read more…

Watching a magical sunset Being one of only a few places on the east coast of Australia to enjoy a sunset over the ocean, this daily spectacle is a “must do” while visiting the area. Around sunset, people gather along the 1770 foreshore and the headland to watch the sunset over Bustard Bay. Park at the Marina and walk towards Read more…

Easy walk along the shore Follow the board walk along the 1770 foreshore of Round Hill Creek which takes you through to the parkland adjacent to the 1770 Camping Ground. You can continue walking along foreshore on the sand if you wish to walk further past the camp grounds. As you walk further around the foreshore of Round Hill Creek, Read more…

The anchor of the sailing ship “Countess Russell”, which went aground on the sandy beach south of Agnes Water in 1873, can be seen in the 1770 headland carpark. The popular “Wreck Rock” beach in Deepwater National Park has its name from this incident. History The Countess Russell departed London on 27th February 1873, carrying 348 migrants. By the time it Read more…