An award-winning amphibious day tour from the Town of 1770 in the pink LARC, along the coast of Eurimbula National Park, across four tidal creeks and up to the historic Bustard Head Lightstation.
Days
- 7 hours
Group size
- Small group
Start / finish
- Town of 1770 / Town of 1770
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Amphibious LARC vessel, by water and four wheel drive
Meals
- Morning tea and lunch, with billy tea and cold drinks
Route
Included experiences
- Bustard Head Lightstation — inside the working lighthouse
- Light-keeper's cottage — museum and cemetery
- Eurimbula National Park — coastline and tidal creek crossings
- Middle Island — sandboarding on the dunes
- Bustard Bay — dolphins, rays and birdlife
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Reviews
5.0
Based on 17 reviews
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AI summary of 17 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable guides and crew, the unique experience of travelling in amphibious LARC vehicles along beaches and through water, and the Bustard Head Lighthouse and its museum, which are frequently highlighted as particularly interesting and well-presented. Wildlife viewing stands out most often, with travellers reporting sightings of dolphins, turtles, stingrays, sharks and trevally, alongside opportunities for sandboarding and swimming in pristine water. The variety of activities packed into the seven-hour full day tour, the quality of meals including billy tea and lunch, and the informative commentary about local history and the area are also consistently appreciated. A common observation is that travellers initially uncertain about committing to the full-day duration found the experience exceeded expectations, with no significant criticisms noted across the reviews.
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A great, one-of-a-kind day with plenty to do. I loved the sandboarding and especially enjoyed Sammy's wonderful stories.
A superb day on the full day tour, with great commentary the whole way. The lighthouse was a highlight and a great piece of the area's history.
We did the Paradise tour and had the best day, with lots of activities packed into seven hours. Our guide was informative and funny, it was good value, and I'd recommend it for all ages.
One of the best tours we've done, with a fantastic crew full of interesting facts about the area's history and birdlife. Morning tea with billy tea and lunch were good, the museum was full of well kept history, the views were superb and the LARCs are amazing vehicles.
We had the best time on the Paradise Tour, and the team's knowledge of the wildlife, area and history was amazing. Driving along the beach one minute and crossing the water the next was an experience in itself, and Bustard Head Lighthouse is spectacular.
A great day learning about the LARC, the local history of 1770 and Agnes Water, Bustard Head lighthouse and the wildlife. Our guides Whitey and Tristan the skipper kept it really interesting with plenty of laughs.
