LARC + Lunch tour · Town of 1770 marina
An amphibious LARC crosses two waterways from Town of 1770 and runs along Eurimbula National Park to an empty beach on Bustard Bay. Lunch is a picnic in the shade of an old casuarina tree, and then you have time to walk the sand or swim.
The duck boat here is a LARC, an amphibious vehicle that drives on sand and floats across water. This short trip, sold as the LARC + Lunch tour, crosses two waterways out of Town of 1770 and edges along Eurimbula National Park to a long golden beach on Bustard Bay. On the way the guide gives a running commentary on local history, culture, plants and wildlife, and you may spot migratory birds.
On the beach, lunch is served under an old casuarina tree. After that the time is yours: sit in a beach chair, walk the shoreline or swim in Bustard Bay. The whole trip takes two hours, which fits around a reef day or a late start. It has 13 reviews so far, averaging 4.8, and guests single out the guide's knowledge of the flora and fauna.
This is the gentle option among the LARC trips. The Paradise Tour runs all day to the Bustard Head lighthouse and adds sandboarding, while the afternoon coastline tour is one hour with no stop. None of them go to Lady Musgrave Island; for that, see the island day cruise.
The meeting point is 535 Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy.
The LARC drives in and out of the water as it crosses the creeks, with commentary on the area.
The route follows the edge of the national park to a long golden beach on Bustard Bay.
Lunch and refreshments in the shade of an old casuarina tree.
Sit back in a beach chair, look for shells along the shoreline or take a dip in Bustard Bay.
The LARC returns to the marina.
★★★★★Tristan was our guide, obviously well knowledgeable, well versed, new and lot about the flora and fauna (which we saw along the beachfront). Tristan made the day enjoyable and fun! Lunch was prepared and enjoyable. The Larc (amphibious vehicle) was great to cross from land to water [...]
★★★★★It was a lovely way to see the surroundings of the bay and Eurimbula national park. Had a great time learning about the surrounding flora and animals and birds. Had a chance to walk the beach and had a lovely lunch. Definitely worth a trip.
★★★★★The tour guide was full of knowledge with wonderful facts and funny. Beautiful trip and beautiful sights. Lunch was very refreshing. Would highly recommend doing this tour
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Two hours in total, including the LARC ride across the creeks and the picnic lunch on the beach.
The two-hour LARC tour, a picnic lunch and refreshments, with commentary from the guide along the way.
Yes, after lunch there is time for a dip in Bustard Bay if you want one. Bring swimwear and a towel, and a lycra suit in stinger season, November to May.
No, it stays on the mainland coast around Eurimbula National Park. The island is a 90-minute boat ride offshore: see the Lady Musgrave day cruise.
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Two hours on the creeks of Eurimbula National Park and a picnic lunch on the beach.
LARC Paradise Tour to Bustard HeadBeaches, tidal creeks and the Bustard Head lighthouse by amphibious LARC, with sandboarding, lunch and billy tea.★ 4.8 · 7 hours · from $117
Town of 1770 Afternoon Coastline TourOne hour by amphibious LARC on Round Hill Creek and the 1770 sand bar, with an entertaining commentary.★ 4.6 · 1 hour · from $31
Lady Musgrave Island Day Cruise from 1770The one trip here that lands on Lady Musgrave: lagoon snorkelling, a glass-bottom boat, an island walk and lunch.★ 4.3 · 9 hours · from $225