The best campgrounds near Seventeen Seventy, Queensland with horseback riding

The forested headlands and sandy shores of Seventeen Seventy (or 1770) set the scene for a relaxed beach getaway. Hit the beach to swim or standup paddleboard, go kayaking along the coast, or visit the Captain Cook Monument to learn how the town got its name. Cruises set sail from 1770 to Lady Musgrave Island, part of the southern Great Barrier Reef, where you can snorkel and scuba dive or camp out at a secluded bush campsite. Campsites dot the coast of Seventeen Seventy and neighbouring Agnes Water, many with direct access to the beach.

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This is a photo of us camped on this beautiful property at Agnes Water, we are having a wonderful time relaxing. Campfire lit, chilling while listening to the beautiful birds. Only a minute down the road is an exquisite coast.

The forested headlands and sandy shores of Seventeen Seventy (or 1770) set the scene for a relaxed beach getaway. Hit the beach to swim or standup paddleboard, go kayaking along the coast, or visit the Captain Cook Monument to learn how the town got its name. Cruises set sail from 1770 to Lady Musgrave Island, part of the southern Great Barrier Reef, where you can snorkel and scuba dive or camp out at a secluded bush campsite. Campsites dot the coast of Seventeen Seventy and neighbouring Agnes Water, many with direct access to the beach.

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1. Agnes Park Enviro Camp

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6.2km from Seventeen Seventy · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Agnes Water, QLD

Welcome to Agnes Park Enviro Camp.Children aged 0-5 camp for free.A property that boasts both natural bushland and cleared pasture, nestled within the serene seaside communities of Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 (also known as Seventeen Seventy). Campers will enjoy setting up camp on the flat, grassy ground, walking through the natural bush and stumbling across the gully which rises to fantastic sea views.The property is located only 2 minutes drive to Agnes Water Main Beach, the Discovery Trail Lookout and the Paper Bark Forest Boardwalk. A short 10 Minute drive will find you in the picturesque town of 1770, where you can enjoy the fantastic 1770 Marina. From the Marina, you can depart to Lady Musgrave Island, enjoy 1 hr to full day tour on the iconic Larcs and enjoy spectacular sunsets.The are some must-visit small businesses in the area including Rusty Pelican Fish and Chips, Pancake Creek Tours, Katrina's Bar (for sunset drinks) and Marina Cafe (for best coffee and vanilla slice).There are no facilities here, campers will need to be self contained and leave no trace. Council's dump point is just 5 minutes away.

2. Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

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73km from Seventeen Seventy · 1 site · Tent, RV · Avondale, QLD

Wrinkles camp is only one site, so no neighbours, with over 10 acres to access other areas for walking or bird watching. We have horses and cattle and it is a quiet and peaceful spot to kick back and relax. Peaceful van site or can pitch a tent, with toilet, shower, lights and electricity, all under a fully paved shed with seats. Enjoy a great fire pit in front of shed, with hand made log seats. Well behaved dogs allowed on a leash, as we have dogs and other animals on property The single campsite (yes just the one site) overlooks a large dam with jetty. Horses and cattle roam around out the back. Feed the wild birds such as duck, parrots, kookaburras, and more. Just 5 minutes from Smiths Crossing for fresh water fishing, canoeing or swimming or go to Moore Park for a swim, surf or take the bike and use their great cycling paths. Other beaches close by are Miara, Norval Park and further away are Winfield, Baffle creek and the iconic Agnes Waters and 1770. All great spots to fish or crab. The Avondale Pub is 1km away with great meals and drinks, and the Bucca Pub is 10 minutes away with weekend entertainment. Jo's road house is just up the road and has all the essentials food wise with great pizzas, and fuel. Next to Jo's is an RACQ centre and mechanics. All this at your fingertips or just kick back and enjoy the peace and quiet in amongst the large gum trees and native lemon scented gums. Please note: no late arrivals after 6pm please.

3. BB Inland Rail Trail - Boyne Valley

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64km from Seventeen Seventy · 71 sites · Tents, RVs · Monto, QLD

The Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail Incorporated is facilitating the development of the disused rail corridor from Taragoola (near Gladstone, Central Queensland), through the Boyne Valley, on to Monto, Eidsvold, Mundubbera and south through to Gayndah in the Burnett Valley. This property covers those campsites in or adjacent to the Boyne Valley. The corridor is an inland link between Gladstone and Gayndah, which has great natural scenery, wildlife and historical structures with small country towns spread along its length. There are several campsites (shown here on Hipcamps), on former railway sidings along the trail and a range of other accommodation types, some community NFP operated, which we encourage you to support. Our website (https://www.boyneburnettinlandrailtrail.org.au) will showcase the attractions along the trail, along with location maps, trail maps, and much other useful information.

4. Square Mile

65km from Seventeen Seventy · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Gindoran, QLD

Square Mile is a 6000 acre working cattle property in close proximity to Agnes Waters. The property is surrounded by national park and mountain range. Campers will enjoy bush walking, bird watching and swimming in the swimming holes on the property. Your hosts Bruce and Sharon would be more than happy to show you around their property. You may get to see cattle getting processed in the yards the dogs working or even see some cutting show horses being worked. You are welcome to pick your own spot to set up camp. Access is 4wd only and there are no amenities, so you'll need a self contained off-road set up. Good bore water available. Pets welcome.

Stories from the community

Etienne

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Agnes Park Enviro Camp

A lot of space in a great location close to Agnes Water. A lot of space. A squirrel glider came to visit us at night it was so nice.

Debra

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Agnes Park Enviro Camp

Great little spot to camp. Close to town so very handy. Definitely needed to be self-contained , which we are. Camp 1 is close to the main road but we had no problem with Traffic noise...

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Tyler

October 2025

6 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

This place was absolutely amazing ! Very private and pub was only up the road as well.

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Simone

October 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

This hipcamp is set up really well with an ensuite and an undercover area with seating and a firepit etc... It is also very private being a single site on a big property and our host was very helpful.

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Brooke

September 2025

8 m travel trailer

1 night at Agnes Park Enviro Camp

We made a last minute decision to book this. It was convenient for an overnight stay.

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ALASDAIR

September 2025

5 m car

1 night at Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

A serene, peaceful camp nestled amongst open eucalyptus forest, abundant with birds. The awning cover makes camping life a little bit easier than many sites. If you’re travelling solo this will be a rejuvenating evening in nature.

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Kerry

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

Nice being a single site, undercover area and ensuite is great as can leave stuff in the area. We were in a tent and that worked well. Nice fire area, easy to find wood. Pub not far if needed. Went off looking at Bundaberg and small places in the area. Easy to find, and shown what was there. Friendly dog came to visit. No internet service, which wasnt bad.

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Henryk

September 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

Wrinkles Bush Stay is a 10/10 must visit. It is the perfect blend of privacy with all the creature comforts you could need. Pull up your van and set up nothing because you have it all. A hot shower, toilet, fantastic patio with built in furniture including a bar overlooking the fire pit (which has flood lights) you have your own self contained area with a quant bush craft fence. You have a bit of bush walking to do which is great and there are giant gumtrees everywhere and firewood galore! I also found some great sticks to craft a couple walking poles and some smaller pieces that could make great spoons. I really enjoyed walking the property, I saw wallabies, a duck, a stallion and a mare, three bulls and three cows. I saw eagles and honey eaters I also saw black cockatoos flying in large flocks overhead in the afternoons which was a highlight. Really one of my favourite spots. I recommend staying here after camping off grid for a while to recharge. Couldn’t say one thing wrong about the place. Extended as long as I could. Thanks for having me.

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Stacey

September 2025

Tent

7 nights at Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

This was our second time camping here for a week and it did not disappoint. It's so nice to have the whole space to yourself along with the covered area with power, toilet, hot shower and a great firepit from which we had many delightful meals. For those who enjoy wildlife spotting, I've seen over 55 species of birds on the property, wallabies, kangaroos, goanna, snakes and microbats, the horses and cattle are very friendly and enjoy a pat. Firewood is plentiful if you have a decent large toothed handsaw or chainsaw as it's very hard wood. Owners are also very friendly and communicative. Highly recommend staying here.

Kerrie

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

1 night at Agnes Park Enviro Camp

Not a bad spot to stay for the night. Yes, it's close to the very busy main road into Agnes, but we were out investigating the area any way, and by night there wasn't much traffic at all. Heaps of space too.

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Kirsty

September 2025

12 m travel trailer

2 nights at Agnes Park Enviro Camp

Great location for accessing Agnes Water and 1770. Close to road so a little bit of road noise but didn't worry us. Be sure to check surrounding trees as not trimmed so reduces spots to camp unless you want to take a chance with any branches that may fall.

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Michelle

September 2025

9 m travel trailer

2 nights at Agnes Park Enviro Camp

We loved Mark's hipcamp plenty of space to choose from at the upper side n lower side of the dam. Pet friendly can have firepits, there's also plenty of wood around to cut up yourself. No amenities have to be fully self-contained. Would go back.

Pierce

August 2025

9 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Agnes Park Enviro Camp

Good place to pull up. We parked near the road (it wasn’t too loud) and stayed for 2 nights. Big grassy area with a few other vans and motorhomes. Close to the little shopping village for groceries etc. only a short drive into Agnes Water town and 1770. Good price

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Paul

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

1 night at Agnes Park Enviro Camp

Well located. Close to beach & shops. Tree limbs could do with a good pruning. Too many overhanging dead branches so you need to be careful where you park. Main road is quite noisy but settles down at night. Would stay again.

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Sally

August 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

We stayed for one night after a long drive. It was a lovely, peaceful place to relax and unwind, watching the sunset before heading down to the local tavern (1.1km) for a good dinner. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again when in the area

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john

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

A great set up with a reasonable price. Well done.

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Craig

August 2025

Tent

With pets

7 nights at Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

Have to be one of the best hipcamp out there 2nd time there just as good as the first visit

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Jesse

August 2025

7 m Class A

2 nights at Agnes Park Enviro Camp

Cheap and Awesome. Plenty of freedom. Not sure about having to pay for fire wood. Fair if they have provided it but still plenty if you want to grab it. Great place.. would stay again definitely!

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Cathy

July 2025

9 m Class A

With pets

1 night at Agnes Park Enviro Camp

Very peaceful - great to have a camp fire. Just a shame that the people there before us didn’t take their rubbish with them. Quiet and close to town.

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Linda

July 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Peaceful Bush Camp-Wrinkles

Fantastic spot and Annette was a wonderful host. The camp has everything you need and more! Kids loved meeting the horses and cows! Not far from Bundaberg.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best camping near Seventeen Seventy with horseback riding guide

Where to go

Capricorn Coast

Beach lovers will find some of Queensland’s most beloved beaches within easy reach of Seventeen Seventy. To the south, head to Bundaberg to spot sea turtles in Mon Repos Regional Park, visit the Bundaberg Rum and Ginger Beer factories, and snorkel along the Coral Coast. To the north, Rockhampton has harbourside dining, mountain lookouts, and island-hopping cruises around the Great Barrier Reef islands.

Gladstone

Two national parks lie within easy day-trip distance of Seventeen Seventy, affording plenty of options for hikers. Watch turtles hatching on the beaches of Deepwater National Park and enjoy fishing and birdwatching around the waterways. Or visit nearby Eurimbula National Park to see the site of the Captain Cook landings and go canoeing along Eurimbula Creek.

Fraser Coast

South of Seventeen Seventy, adventurous campers won’t want to miss a night on Fraser Island. Set sail for the island from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach, drive along 75 Mile Beach in a 4WD, and marvel at natural wonders, including Lake McKenzie and the Champagne Pools. Beachside camping on the island is all about getting back to nature—pitch your tent by the shore and wake up early to watch the sunrise.

When to go

Beach-goers can enjoy sunny days at Seventeen Seventy year-round, and it’s often warm enough to swim even in winter. Diving and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef is best from June to October, but this is peak season, so book tours well in advance. The coast around Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water is also a breeding site for sea turtles and they come ashore to nest on the beaches between November and March.

Know before you go

It’s easiest to get to and around Seventeen Seventy with your own transport, but shuttle services and taxis are available.
Amenities are limited in Seventeen Seventy, but neighboring Agnes Water (a 10-minute drive) has a supermarket and a selection of cafés, restaurants, and shops.
Fire bans are common in Queensland during summer and dry periods, so be sure to check local recommendations before lighting a campfire.