Travel Reference
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ThunderCat 1770
( 0411 078 810; tours from $70)
Go wave-jumping on a surf-racing craft, slingshot over the
waves on the Tube Rider Xpress or - best of all - bounce and spin through the water in a
sumo suit. For those less in need of an adrenaline hit, explore calmer waterways on a Wil-
derness Explorer ecotour.
ADVENTURE TOUR
CRUISE
Lady Musgrave Cruises
( 07-4974 9077;
www.1770reefcruises.com
; Captain Cook Dr, Town of 1770; adult/child $185/85; departs daily
8.30am)
This family-owned company has excellent day trips to Lady Musgrave Island.
Groups spend five hours at the island, and cruises include coral viewing in a semi-sub-
mersible, lunch, morning and afternoon tea and snorkelling gear. For an extra cost you can
go diving or reef fishing. Island camping transfers are also available for $340 per person.
Reef 2 Beach Surf School
( 07-4974 9072;
www.reef2beachsurf.com
; Agnes Water Shopping Centre, Agnes Water)
Learn to surf on the
gentle breaks of the main beach with this highly acclaimed surf school. A three-hour
group lesson is $17 per person; surfboard hire is $20 for four hours.
SURFING
1770 Liquid Adventures
( 0428 956 630;
www.1770liquidadventures.com.au
)
Paddle off on a spectacular twilight kayak tour.
For $55, you ride the waves off 1770, before retiring to the beach for drinks and snacks as
the sun sets - keep an eye out for dolphins. You can also rent kayaks for $35 (two hours).
KAYAKING
Scooteroo
( 07-4974 7697;
www.scooterrootours.com
; 21 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water; 3hr chopper ride $75)
Straddle a
chopper and vroom off on an irreverent and engaging 50km ride around the area. Anyone
with a car licence can ride the gear-less bikes. Wear long pants and closed-in shoes;
they'll supply the tough-guy leather jackets (with flames on them, of course).
MOTORCYCLING
Lazy Lizard Surf School
( 0488 177 000; 31 Starfish St, Agnes Water)
The Lazy Lizard offers lessons for smaller groups of
up to 12 people ($22 for four hours).
SURFING
Fishing
You can rent a dinghy (half day $75, full day $110) at Town of 1770's small marina; ask
for Poppy Bob. He'll also get you set up with everything you need to dip a line. If you
FISHING
