Is this the new Byron Bay? Coastal town dubbed Australia’s ‘best-kept secret’ offers pristine beaches, lush rainforests and an idyllic lifestyle
- The beachside town of Agnes Waters is attracting both tourists and home buyers
- Agnes Waters and its sister town 1770 sits just south of the Great Barrier Reef
- The coastal QLD town has pristine beaches, lushes forests and a idyllic lifestyle
- Attractions include the Paperback Forest, coastal walks, surfing and camping
Word is spreading about a beautiful coastal town dubbed Australia’s ‘best kept secret’ – and its perfect for a beachside escape or home buyers looking for a sea-change.
Attracting tourists and potential residents, Agnes Waters and its sister town of 1770 (Seventeen Seventy), are an hour and a half south of Gladstone and a five hour’s drive from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Since 2016, the laid-back town’s population has soared from 2,200 to 6,300 residents with interstate tourists falling in love with its spectacular scenery and easy-going community.
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The next Byron Bay: Agnes Waters and its sister town 1770 is attracting tourists and home buyers looking for a sea-change
Since 2016, the laid-back town’s population has soared from 2200 to 6300 residents with interstate tourists falling in love with its pristine beaches, lush forests and idyllic lifestyle
Sitting on the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef, the town’s white sandy beaches have clear turquoise waters, diverse marine life as well as incredible snorkelling and fishing spots
One of Agnes Waters’ most popular attractions is the Paperback Forest Boardwalk where visitors can tread along a weaving path of stepping stones through a tranquil wetland of towering trees.
Sitting on the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef, the town’s white sandy beaches have clear turquoise waters, ocean sunsets, diverse marine life as well as incredible snorkelling, fishing, swimming and kayaking spots.
The secluded Chinamans Beach offers picture-perfect scenery, is a popular spot for the resident turtles to nest and is the most northern surf break in Queensland.
One of Agnes Waters’ most popular attractions is the Paperback Forest Boardwalk where visitors can tread along a path of stepping stones through a tranquil wetland of towering trees
Other attractions include whale watching, camping and glamping, a history tour aboard a fleet of pink amphibious tour buses and a variety of cafes, restaurants and eateries
The secluded Chinamans Beach offers picture-perfect scenery, is a popular spot for the resident turtles to nest and is the most northern surf break in Queensland
There are a series of coastal walks for adventurous hikers with plenty of places to take a refreshing dip as well as plenty of places to cast in a line and catch a fresh seafood dinner.
Other attractions include whale watching, camping and glamping, a history tour aboard a fleet of pink amphibious tour buses and a variety of cafes, restaurants and eateries.
There has been a spike in demand for luxury beachside mansions as more Aussies are relocating to Agnes Waters and 1770 as an alternative to Noosa or Byron Bay.
There has been a spike in demand for luxury beachside mansions as more Aussies are relocating to Agnes Waters and 1770 as an alternative to Noosa or Byron Bay
A multi-storey rustic pad designed for outdoor living in the middle of the dense forest is a stone’s throw away from the beach in 1770 and on the market for $1.75million
One of the home’s for sale is a stunning mansion sitting atop mountain with sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding forest featuring a rooftop terrace, wrap around verandah, central courtyard and a contemporary design.
A multi-storey rustic pad designed for outdoor living in the middle of the dense forest is a stone’s throw away from the beach in 1770 and on the market for $1.75million.