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1770 LARC! Tours: Traveller Reviews

1770 Marina | 535 Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy, Queensland 4677, Australia
07 4974 9422
5.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Visit the Town of 1770 / Agnes Water, on the central Queensland coast for the ideal getaway and join us on the pink amphibious LARC's!An amphibious... more » Owner description: Visit the Town of 1770 / Agnes Water, on the central Queensland coast for the ideal getaway and join us on the pink amphibious LARC's!An amphibious adventure travelling along the coastline of Eurimbula National Park while experiencing an informative commentary on abundant wildlife and the history of Buastard Bay & the Town of 1770.It is the perfect way to experience the delights of Seventeen Seventy & the thrill of our unique amphibious vessels! « less
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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“Fantastic Day Out!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2011

I went sandboarding with my brother and his girlfriend with the LARC team. We all had a brilliant day out- they fed and watered us and then took us to sandboard down the sand dunes. I was terrified but it was one of the best things I have ever done. We went out with David and Neil and they were both entertaining and informative about the surrounding area. I would recommend a day out with the LARC team whether it be sandboarding or any of the other wonderful day trips out they offer! Thanks for a great day out LARC team!!!
Leah, Paul and Crisitna

Visited January 2011
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Melbourne, Australia
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“We had a great day. The LARC is a great way to see the coast.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2011

Our family enjoyed a great day. We did the full day tour. Katherine did a great job handling our booking. Our guides for the day were David and Neil and they both gave us a good introduction to the history of the area and the Lighthouse. David was a fun and personable host; he made the trip interesting by pointing out bird and sea life during the trip.

It was a relaxing and enjoyable day. A highlight for me was the 4 wheel drive LARC itself. It looks like a 4 wheel monster, but was very comfortable to travel in. It was amazing the way it transitioned from amphibious vessel to 4 wheel cruiser. We were well looked after and the lunch on location near the lighthouse was tasty. A highlight for all the travelers on our trip was the sand boarding. This was a fun and a nice break from the traveling.

Be prepared for a 'road trip', this adventure does involve a few hours of travel. It would have been great to have a little more time to explore some of the interesting locations but it was a full itinerary as it was.

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Gladstone, Australia
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“What a trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2010

Our Christmas break up this year was brilliant. Our boss took all of the staff on the LARC tour in 1770 and I have to say it was the best day out imaginable. The trip was fun, informative, full of laughs and we all agree we have never been made to feel more comfortable then we did on Saturday. The staff were more then helpful, funny, and the whole day was a massive learning experience for all of us. The weather was wet and drizzly and cold and none of us noticed because we were too busy having fun. To everyone involved with the LARC we at ESA Fire thank you for everything and wish you continued success with your conservation efforts in this beautiful part of Australia. If there were more people like you guys around , Australia would be a much better place. Tourists and locals alike should be made more aware of the great work done by the staff at LARC Tours and get behind them more. Again thank you and continued success.

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Tasmania
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“Brilliant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2010

I'd never even thought of an amphibious craft excursion, but from the first our journey in this pink beauty was fascinating. Marine drive, 2WD, 4WD, a powerful transport bringing us past dolphins, stingray, sea eagles, up a steep climb to an historic lighthouse and its graveyard. Plenty of passion-and knowledge about the area, fine picnic lunch with classic billy tea. Super.
Very welcoming booking staff, capped off with an extra: and 'energetic' joyflight in a nice little Cessna.
So thanks, Amanda, Angela, Jules and Paul. One of the great days!

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Katherine Mergard, Management representative at 1770 LARC! Tours, responded to this review
3 June 2010
All the way from Tasmania traveling on our LARC. Fantastic! We are happy we've been able to share our LARC experience with you and thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review!
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Brisbane, Australia
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“did the 1.5 hour teaser”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2010

We were traveling with two under 3 year olds so went with the short afternoon teaser trip. This was billed as a research trip but the UQ researcher never showed up. They took us out for a short sunset time jaunt onto the sand flats. We also got the requisite 'storm the water' experience (nobody got too wet). It was magic! Great guides (Neil & David), wonderful views and left us wanting more.

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Katherine Mergard, Front Office Manager at 1770 LARC! Tours, responded to this review
31 May 2010
Thank you Sitegeist for your review of our LARC! Afternoon Cruise.
You are so true when you say our Afternoon Cruise is a 'teaser trip'....Its just a small taste of what we offer our passengers onboard our full day Paradise Tour!
We are very happy that you & your family enjoyed the Afternoon Cruise & we certainly look forward to having you back in the near future to experience the Full Day Paradise Tour!
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