LARC Paradise Tour to Bustard Head Lighthouse from 1770
Set out from the Town of 1770 on a 7 hour LARC Paradise Tour, cruising via amphibious vessel along tidal creeks and beaches to Bustard Head Lightstation. Explore Queensland's oldest lighthouse, enjoy morning tea and a picnic lunch, try sandboarding on Middle Island dunes and soak up the stunning Bustard Bay coastline, all with an experienced local guide.
Highlights
- Full day LARC adventure north of the Town of 1770
- Travel by amphibious vessel through tidal creeks and along sandy beaches
- Morning tea at a scenic picnic spot with cake, fruit and cold drinks
- Guided access to Bustard Head Lightstation, Queensland's first coastal lighthouse
- Climb the lighthouse for cracking views over Bustard Bay
- Visit the restored head light-keepers cottage and see original artefacts
- Explore a tranquil bush graveyard and soak up the history
- Sandboarding down the 35 metre dunes of Middle Island
- Enjoy a picnic lunch and billy tea brewed over a campfire
- Scenic return along the coast with wildlife spotting opportunities
Inclusions
- 7 hour guided tour via LARC amphibious vessel
- Morning tea with cake, biscuits, fruit, and cold drinks
- Access and guided tour of Bustard Head Lightstation
- Visit to lighthouse museum and graveyard
- Picnic lunch
- Billy tea or coffee brewed over campfire
- Sandboarding lesson and equipment
- Return transport to 1770 Marina
Description
Hop aboard the legendary LARC for a cracking day of adventure on the Paradise Tour, leaving from the Town of 1770. Steer north in this one-of-a-kind amphibious vessel, with the wild beauty of national parks on one side and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on the other. After crossing four tidal creeks, you'll pull up at a shaded picnic spot for a proper Aussie morning tea - think cake, biccies, fresh fruit and cold drinks with a breezy bay view.
The LARC carries on, 4WD style, climbing Bustard Headland all the way to Bustard Head Lightstation. This is Queensland's first coastal lighthouse, still standing strong at 19 metres tall. You'll get to climb the original stairs, step out onto the balcony for panoramic views, and hear cheeky tales of triumph from your guide. Duck inside the restored head keeper's cottage to check out a treasure trove of lighthouse artefacts and local history, then meander down a winding path to the tiny, peaceful bush graveyard just beyond.
Next up - the mighty Middle Island sand dunes. The LARC brings you right to the base so you can have a go sandboarding down the 35 metre slopes, or just kick back and watch the fun with your toes in the sand. Whether you charge down dry or get a little wild and skim across the tidal waters at the bottom is up to you!
After a laid-back picnic lunch and a cuppa brewed over a campfire, it's time to cruise back to 1770 Marina, soaking in sunset colours and the chance to spot some local wildlife along the way. This is one epic 7 hour day of history, wild spaces, good food and beach buggy fun, all wrapped up in true LARC style.