LARC! Paradise Tour - 1770

Experience a tour on the amphibious LARCs while you enjoy the natural beauty, cultural and adventure experiences of the Town 1770 and Bustard Bay.

LARC! Paradise Tour

1770 Environmental Tours offers an amphibious adventure travelling along the coastline of Eurimbula National Park whilst experiencing an informative commentary on abundant wildlife and history of Bustard Bay - crossing four tidal creeks, before four wheel driving up the steep climb to the historic Bustard Head Lightstation.

This award-winning tour includes:

• Morning Tea
• Breath-taking scenery and panoramic views
• Interpretive tour through the head lightkeeper's cottage and lightstation graveyard
• Picnic lunch with billy tea, coffee and cold drinks
• Chance to sight kangaroos, dolphins and sea birds
• Historical and environmental commentary
• Sand-boarding down the towering dunes of Middle Island

The tour is not adversely affected by strong winds.

Tour times: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday

Departs 1770 at 9am and returns 4pm

Bookings Essential: 07 4974 9422

Bookings will be rescheduled if a minimum of 6 persons is not reached.

Government Charges per person included in total cost: $6 Bustard Head Light-Station Association Heritage Mgt Charge and $2 Qld Parks & Wildlife Service fee for entry to the Bustard Head section of the Eurimbula National Park.

LARC! Afternoon Cruise

In the late afternoon light, as the sun approaches the horizon signalling the end of another beautiful day, the LARC! crosses Round Hill Creek and travels along the coastline of Eurimbula National Park. Watch as the sky and sea transform into pastel hues and experience the peaceful solitude and changing moods of our tropical paradise.

This tour includes:

• Cruise around Round Hill Creek and coastlines of Eurimbula National Park
• Chance to sight kangaroos, dolphins and sea birds
• Commentary on the history of the Town of 1770
  
  

Tour times: Daily

Departs 1770 at 4.30pm and returns 5.30pm

Bookings Essential: 07 4974 9422

LARC! Sandboarding Safari

If its fun in the sun you're after then this is the adventure for you!  During your stay at 1770, don't miss out on the ultimate Sand Boarding Adventure.

Situated around 30kms along the coastline of Bustard Bay, Middle Island hosts an abundance of Australian wildlife and a world class sand blow, spanning a 2.5km stretch of sand dunes, which creates a safe environment for sand boarding.

This tour includes:

• Amphibious LARCing fun in the sun
• Picnic lunch & cold drinks
• Professional Stand-up Sandboarding instructor
• Sandboarding down towering dunes
• Swimming & Beachcombing
• Chance to sight kangaroos, dolphins and sea birds
• Scenic joy flight with beach landing & takeoff
  
  

Tour times: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday (or by demand)

Departing from the Town of 1770 at approximately 9am and returning around 4pm. (departure times may vary according to the tides)

Bookings Essential: 07 4974 9422. 

Bookings will be rescheduled if a minimum of 4 persons is not reached.

Government Charges per person included in total cost: $2 Qld Parks & Wildlife Service fee for entry to the Bustard Head section of the Eurimbula National Park.

Discount "1770 LARC! Tour" tickets for RACQ members

To take advantage of the special RACQ member prices, you must pre-purchase your tickets. Visit an RACQ branch or phone the RACQ on 1800 629 501. Unfortunately this product cannot be sold online.

RACQ suggests phoning The LARC! on 07 4974 9422 before pre-purchasing to ensure seating availability for your selected date of attendance.

Once you have purchased your tickets from RACQ you MUST reserve your seats by calling The LARC! on 07 4974 9422.

Ticket prices (member prices valid until 31 March 2013) 

Cancellation Policy: Cancel within 48 hours of the booked tour and you will lose 20% of the tour price. If you do not attend the booked tour or cancel within 24 hours you will lose 100% of the tour price.