Ocean Living in
Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy
Every day is magical when you are within walking distance to Agnes Water’s main beach, a 7km strip of untouched coastal beauty. Take advantage of the idyllic weather and natural paradise on your doorstep, inviting you to relax, swim and soak up the sun.
Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of long commutes and urban sprawl and embrace seaside living with its abundant health benefits. Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle you've always wanted, whether it’s bike riding, kayaking and surfing or simply strolling along the many coastal tracks.
Where the Hinterland
Meets the Sea
Enclosed by the Pacific Ocean and pristine National Parks, Agnes Water is endowed with natural splendour giving you stunning views everywhere you turn. You have the option to explore the exotic marine life of the Great Barrier Reef or navigate on land at one of the nearby National Parks, with great four-wheel driving tracks and camping sites.
Getting to and from
Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy
Getting to Agnes Water is a breeze. Just 90min from Gladstone and 2.5hrs to Rockhampton by highway, paradise is just a short drive from commercial airports for friends and family.
Situated 5hrs drive north from Brisbane, Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy are far enough from the city to get the best out of coastal living, yet close enough when you need it.
Getting the most out of
Coastal Living
More than just natural beauty, Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy is a thriving tourism destination with the amenities of a bustling community.
While there’s plenty on offer for visitors, there’s even more for those lucky enough to call it home. From doctors to dentists, islands to restaurants, Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy combines the best of both worlds.
Whether you like to dine out at cafes and restaurants, or trails and off-road adventures are more your speed - Agnes Water offers everything you want, while providing access to the services you need.
Natural
Beauty On The
Discovery Coast
Our Vision for
Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy
Stockwell’s vision includes a series of vibrant and thoughtfully considered residential precincts supported by a magnificent town centre to allow people to experience a simple, beautiful life.
Downsize in comfort or take a chance on an entrepreneurial dream. Make memories with family whether on holiday or every day. Plan for the future and secure your forever home.
Families, retirees, entrepreneurs or frequent visitors – let your dream come true – because this is where they can come to life.
Things to do in
Agnes Water & Seventeen Seventy
Reef to Beach Longboard Classic
Reef 2 Beach Long Board Classic is an awesome 4 day event in the beautiful seaside village of Agnes Water. Celebrating our annual 21st year of competition. Visit their facebook page here.
Lady Musgrave Island
If the beaches of Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy aren’t enough, pristine Lady Musgrave Island is just off the coast and ready to explore. Book a trip with Lady Musgrave Experience or LM Cruises.
Fishing
Enjoy the thrill of catching the one that nearly got away in the pristine marine areas around Agnes Water and 1770. Stock up at 1770 tackle, or let the experts show you how it’s done with Reef Fish & Dive 1770 or Creek2Reef Charters.
1770 LARC!
Explore the local National Parks and sights, taking in the pristine waterways bordering the Birthplace of Queensland – the Town of 1770, all by pink amphibious vehicle. Visit their website for bookings.
Lady Elliot Island
Within the protected ’Green Zone’, Lady Elliot island is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life and is known for its abundance of manta rays, turtles, amazing array of spectacular marine life and unspoilt coral reef. Bookings and tours here.
1770 Festival
Live and local music, food street, many varied market stalls, with interactive demonstrations and workshops for kids and adults alike to mark the day when HMB Endeavour first anchored in Bustard Bay on the Queensland coast. Learn more here.