Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Agnes Water, Australia
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take in the highlights of Agnes Water by land and sea on-board a unique LARC amphibious vehicle. Set out on a full-day adventure crossing tidal creeks, sandy beaches and 4WD drive trails, as you explore the Town of 1770 and Bustard Bay. Stop for lunch (included) on Middle Island, take in the views from the Bustard Head lighthouse, then get your adrenaline pumping as you try sandboarding (optional) down the dunes of Middle Island.
- Excellent value for money
- Family friendly
- See native wildlife in their natural environment
- Step back in time on a history tour
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Vegetarian meal option available
What's Included
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- All activities
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 535 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy QLD 4677, Australia
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
1770 LARC! Tours
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Due to Australian Building Standards, children under 8 years of age are NOT permitted inside the lighthouse
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Most travelers can participate
- Vodafone network not available at location
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 594 reviews
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Robyn_P, Apr 2026
It is a great full day tour, full of incredible scenery and with heaps of great yarns from the knowledgeable and funny guides, Whitey & Jono!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review Robyn! We're pleased to hear you had a great day on our Paradise Tour! We agree, its a fun-filled day full of laughs and local knowledge - and of course those stunning views! We hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future :)
Cindy_H, Apr 2026
Very enjoyable. The guides are knowledgeable and charming. You learn some history, hear great stories and have fun on the best ride in town.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Love this phrase thank you Cindy - 'the best ride in town'! Our pink amphibians sure are fun to ride in, every day of the year, all around Bustard Bay :) We really appreciate you sharing your thoughts after your Paradise Tour.
WILLIAM_M, Feb 2026
Great experience on the LARC and lots of very informative and interesting information about Agnes Waters and 1770 plus the Bustart Bay Lighthouse
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars William! Lovely to hear you had a great experience with us on our Paradise Tour! Indeed there is a lot of history surrounding our little patch of paradise and we're glad you found it informative and interesting. We hope to welcome you back on board soon :)
Catrin_v, Dec 2025
A lot of historical facts about the lighthouse. Lots to take in . There was more talk about the lighthouse than anything else which I didnt expect.
However the giuse and skipper knew what they were talking about and their passion and enthusiasm was great
Response from Host, Dec 2025
The tales and the collections relating to the lighthouse are a highlight of the full day tour, and are extensive, we agree Catrin. We include the sandboarding, billy tea, wildlife spotting and local commentary to add some different elements to the day. It's great to hear how you appreciated our guide and skipper, we'll be sure to tell them, thank you.
Paul_M, Dec 2025
Fantastic experience. Whitey and John were fantastic. A real different experience for all ages and sizes.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for the 5 stars Paul! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience on our Paradise Tour. Whitey and John will be delighted to know they helped make your day memorable. We love being able to offer something unique and fun for all ages and sizes, and we’re glad it hit the mark for you. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! :)
Jane_K, Oct 2025
Had an amazing day out with Guide Paul and Skipper Johnno for the all day Paradise tour. Both men were easy going,very knowledgeable of the areas wildlife,fauna and historical facts, and interactive with all those on board. Morning tea was huge- fruit,anzacs,and snack chips,and lunch also very filling( wraps). To see the local area of 1770 by land and by water in such a unique way was a great experience. Sandboarding and swimming just topped off a very full, but thoroughly enjoyable day out with these boys! Great representatives of the company,keeping their humour when the microphone continually failing made doing their job very difficult ! Do yourself a favour and book this tour,you wont be disappointed!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review Jane! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing day out on the Paradise Tour with Paul and Jono. They truly are passionate about what they do, and it's great to know their knowledge, humour, and easy-going nature made your experience so enjoyable — even with the mischievous microphone!
We’re also glad you enjoyed the morning tea and lunch – we do love to keep our guests well-fed for a big day of adventure! It sounds like you made the most of every moment, from the land and water sightseeing to sandboarding and swimming.
Thanks again for your kind words and recommendation – it means a lot to our whole team. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable day soon :)
wendybenham3, Aug 2025
The Paradise Tour was a fabulous day from start to finish. Our driver and tour guide were passionate and knowledgeable about wildlife, eco systems and local history while also being entertaining. We saw many birds and marine wildlife. The Lark vehicle was incredible and went from land to water with ease.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review Wendy! Lovely that you had such a great day from start to finish and got to learn a lot about our little patch of paradise and see some of the amazing wildlife that we share it with! We hope to welcome you back on board in the future :)
Ray_O, Jul 2025
Great day out. Well organised. Informative. Certainly a different form of transport. From beach straight into the water to better view the dolphins.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the 5 stars Ray! Our LARCs are definitely a unique form of transport ;). We're happy to hear you had a great day out with us and were able to spot some dolphins along the way! We hope to welcome you back soon!
Louise_D, Jun 2025
Felt very accommodated, safe and certainly entertained throughout the trip! Big thanks to Kev for making us feel welcome & free to have a good time. Had the chance to see everything we hoped to see. From native wildlife, plants, lunch, museum, sand dunes, swimming & exceptional weather! We definitely covered a lot of ground & interesting information!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you kindly for the 5 stars Louise! Lovely to hear you were well looked after and entertained! Even better that you got to see everything on your bucket list and had perfect conditions for it. We appreciate your recommendation hope to welcome you back again soon for more adventure :)
Jennifer_P, Feb 2025
Awesome trip. Great value. I loved it. The guide was entertaining and professional. The vehicle itself is an amazing piece of machinery.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review Jennifer! We're so glad to hear you had an awesome trip with us on our Paradise Tour!
Ranka_v, Dec 2024
The Paradise Tour was a fantastic day out with our skipper and local guide Kevin, We were in great hands as we navigated the coast along Bustard Bay, enjoying viewing of wildlife and fellow endangered shore birds of Eurimbula National Park. The tour of the museum was delivered personally by Stuart whose heart was near and dear at the lighthouse, which happened to be one of the highlights for my kids. The view was breathtakingly spectacular from the top. Morning tea and lunch were fresh and satisfying hitting the spot for a fun day out. Sand-boarding on Middle Island was a hoot and the kids loved it. Totally recommend this tour as it was a fun day out and I consider this a must do while visiting this special place.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Wow what a review! Thank you kindly Ranka! So lovely to hear you and your family had such a great day out with us and it was such a pleasure to be able to share our 'backyard' with you! The lighthouse really is magical along with the natural beauty that surrounds it, it's lovely to hear that the next generation find it as wonderful as we do! It's sounds like your whole day was a brilliant one and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Thank you for your lovely recommendation and we hope to welcome you and your family back to our little slice of paradise soon :)
Rachel_M, Oct 2024
Had a fantastic day. Tour guides were very knowledgeable about the area and had great vibes the entire day!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
LARC tour guides certainly enjoy sharing great vibes with great guests Rachel :) Thank you very much for traveling with us on the Paradise Tour and for your compliments in this review, appreciate it.
Julie_M, Jul 2024
The whole day was amazing. Very entertaining and fun. Loved the sand boarding down the big dune. Lunch and morning tea were excellent with plenty of food and tea and coffee. The light house and museum were fascinating, as well as the stories of people who had lived there. Our guides were very informative and entertaining. We loved this tour and would highly recommend it to our family and friends.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you very much for your lovely review, Julie! Amazing to hear that you had an amazing day on our Paradise Tour with everything included. We do hope you can come back and experience it all again with us one day!
donna_f, Jul 2024
Loved the whole adventure, visiting the light station was the icing on the cake. Great crew. Annoying that I have to keep "saying more" before I can post, get your act togetjher Viator!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
So pleased to know that you loved your trip on the Paradise Tour, Donna. The lighthouse is quite a special place, we agree! Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again in the future!
Michele_C, Jun 2024
Great knowledge of the area, guide we had made sure it was loads of fun. The LARC was awesome and provided a great means of travel through the terrain
Response from Host, Jul 2024
It is our pleasure Michele :)
Thank you for joining a LARC Paradise Tour and for sharing your thoughts in your review - LARCing really is a very capable and cool way to travel around!
Mike_R, May 2024
View from the lighthouse was excellent.
Commentary from crew all day good.
View along journey was excellent and fauna and flora pointed out to us as we went. Morning tea and lunch were high standard foods.will do it again next year.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We look so forward to seeing you again Mike :)
And we are sure you will enjoy the new lightstation exhibit additions between your visits. Thank you very much for your review.
Felicity_P, Apr 2024
kev and the skipper anthony made my day it was so much fun the lighthouse was amazing would definitely recommend to my family
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We all wish to thank you very much for your recommendations Felicity :)
Very glad to share our LARC Paradise Tour with you, and the compliment of you telling others is appreciated.
Gregory_S, Mar 2024
All of the tour. From the running commentary through to the scenery was something that will always be remembered.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Sending you a very big thank you for your review Greg :) We all hope your memories of the full day tour with us are still being recounted often.
Philip_P, Feb 2024
Our tour guides were exceptional. They were informative and very funny. The meals were superb and so was the scenery. The LARC showed its true worth going up a steep slope on land to the Lighthouse and dealing with deep tidal sand holes on the beach. The sand boarding was entertaining and the opportunity for a swim on a hot day welcomed. We highly recommend this truly memorable experience. It was worth every cent we paid.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
This is excellent to hear after your recent LARC Paradise Tour with us :)
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and recommending us Philip. Certainly agree that the amphibious LARC vessels are perfect for the terrain we encounter.
Your feedback on all topics - food, scenery, entertainment - truly helps us, thank you.
Michelle_P, Nov 2023
It was a great day and the tour guides were very informative would recommend going
Just watch out for the grumpy lady with attitude in the shop you see before you leave
Response from Host, Nov 2023
We appreciate your positive feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our guides informative. We strive to provide a fantastic experience for our guests from start to finish. We are saddened to hear that you had a negative encounter upon arrival. We take all feedback seriously and will address this concern to ensure a more positive experience for everyone. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure with 1770 LARC! Tours.
Geoff_P, Oct 2023
Scenic tour with history aspect and fun activities. Great guides with a lot of knowledge about history and wildlife.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Geoff. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our signature Paradise Tour. There is so much to take in on this adventure and our team appreciate having you on board.
FayM, Sep 2023
What a fabulous day. Ride the LARC with Neil and Kev. Great scenery, great commentary, great morning tea and lunch and very interesting tour of the lighthouse and surrounds. We did not do the sand boarding (76 year old here) but those who did thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your comprehensive wrap up of your recent LARC Paradise Tour Fay, we will share this with our team. And we are glad to hear that spectating the sandboarding was good for you also :)
Robyn_W, May 2023
A great day…very experienced and entertaining crew. Visit to the lighthouse was extremely interesting.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for exploring Bustard Head Light Station with us on our Paradise Tour. This is a very special place and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review and hope to see you again next time.
Susan_G, Apr 2023
Scenary spectacular.
Kev our host and Skipper Antony made the trip memorable.
Fabulous experience.
Feel very fortunate to have had this great day and now memory. Sue Godwin
Response from Host, May 2023
Creating memorable experiences is what 1770 LARC! Tours is all about. Thank you so much for joining our signature Paradise Tour Sue. Such a pleasure to have you on board.
Bill_P, Feb 2023
we had a fantastic day full of history and mother nature. the scenery was spectacular and the onboard commentary from our experienced skipper and guide was top notch. the "lighthouse of tragedy" story and main destination was enlightening, as was the history of the local area. The weather for the day was fabulous.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
How wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful backyard. The weather this week has just been spectacular and really makes everything sparkle. It is amazing just how much is hidden at the lightstation, truly something that needs to be experienced to believe it. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your journey with us and we hope to welcome you back again next time.
Gaye_S, Feb 2023
Kev, our tour guide and Dylan our skipper were extremely knowledgeable and were great entertainers which kept everyone on tour laughing. The museum at the lighthouse as well as the view from the lighthouse were fantastic. Lunch and morning tea were both good and very fresh. On a very hot day, a beer would have been ideal.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you Gaye. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with Dylan and Kev. The lighthouse is just something else! We really appreciate you taking the time to share a review and we hope to see you again next time (we will talk to the boss about the beers)
Moyra M, Mar 2016
Very professional experience. Engaging staff, everything ran like clock work, Couldn't fault it.
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