Agnes Water Qld 4677 (Pop 1 800)

Agnes Water is a popular Gladstone region seaside resort 483 km north of Brisbane. It is noted as Queensland’s most northerly surfing beach and hosts the 1770 Longboard Classic surfing competition each March. Agnes Water has an interesting historic museum including some documents of Captain Cook’s voyage and is surrounded by Eurimbula NP and Deepwater NP (4WD only) featuring rainforests, heathlands, wildlife, birdlife, swimming and fishing.

Accommodation:
Agnes Water has some B&Bs, holiday apartments/units, cabins & lodges and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Roe St (Bruce Hwy), Miriam Vale. Tel (07) 4974 5428.