Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation
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Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation

By 1770 LARC! Tours
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Ages 0-100, max of 29 per group
Duration: 7h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • All activities
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
What's not included
  • $11pp BHLA and QPWS fees. To be paid on arrival
  • All Fees and Taxes


Start:
  • 535 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy QLD 4677, Australia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17901P1

    • Due to Australian Building Standards, children under 8 years of age are NOT permitted inside the lighthouse
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Vodafone network not available at location
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17901P1

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    • 535 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy QLD 4677, Australia
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      The 1770 LARC! Tours check in office and souvenir gift store.
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    • 1770 LARC! Tours
      4.9 of 5 bubbles1,351
      Australia
      Joined in March 2010
    • Dream12620375656
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The Skipper and The Showman.
      Great day out on & in the water. Shorebirds! Early history, lighthouse/museum/cemetery. Fully catered. An awesome adventure. Thanks Kev & Ant.
      Written 16 March 2025
    • prenfrey
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A glorious tour along the coast with a delightful lunch.
      We had a lovely trip on the LARC and sitting on the beach eating lunch was a highlight of our Queensland trip. The cruise was accompanied with an excellent commentary and sharp eyed wildlife spotting.
      Written 16 December 2024
    • 607karll
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A 100% must do experience at 1770!
      What a fantastic tour! Incredible fun, sensational commentary from the driver; funny, interesting and entertaining. We learnt so much and got to see some really cool marine wildlife. Highly recommend!
      Written 30 November 2024
    • s0myaf
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Tour lots of fun
      The Larc tours are a little gem at 1770 and are so worth doing. The tours are very affordable and fun, thanks to our tour guide Neil who was very informative and fun. It suits everyone of all ages. I would definitely recommend this tour and a big thanks to Neil who is very passionate about what he does
      Written 28 November 2024
    • A3989MOkatherined
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      LARC adventure
      Really enjoyed this trip, other than having a ride on the larc, the tour guide provided interesting facts about the wildlife, the area, Captain Cook and the national Parks. Lunch was great, we even got to walk on the beach ⛱️. 👍
      Written 26 November 2024
    • jools4444
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      Amazing tour over the sandbars. Fantastic, absolutely loved it. Would recommend it. Great day tour for everyone, definitely
      Written 22 November 2024
    • Climber00112282567
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Activity in 1770!
      It was such an amazing experience, Isabella was so knowledgeable and the views were spectacular. It was so smooth, I usually get sea sick and this was totally relaxed and I had no problems. My phone was on constant pivot because this is one of the best ways to check out the local area, get out on the water and I highly recommend giving it a go!
      Written 10 November 2024
    • M_J8284
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      1770 LARC tour
      The views were amazing! The LARC tour was fantastic and our guide was a town local and was very knowledgable on all things in and out of the water in the area! We learnt so much on our tour and even got to see a lot of different marine life - shark, rays, fish and jelly’s
      Written 9 November 2024
    • cherilynnem
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend
      Fabulous fabulously fabulous. Tour guide Kevin is so knowledgeable, so funny, so entertaining. Anthony was great was great as well. All round great day. Highly recommend
      Written 3 November 2024
    • jackiemP1579UR
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Disappointing experience, no excitement
      Very disappointed, I remember watching this larc going up and down the dunes and it looking so much fun. This Saturday 2nd Nov 24 was boring, it went super slow up one dune and down super slow the second, the driver just chatted about birds the whole time. We were lucky to see a couple of little sharks but there was just no excitement like i seen and heard from other friends who went on the afternoon cruise. We only did the 1 hour so i was expecting a bit of dune fun and splashing, but nothing. I am going back to 1770 in January but won't be recommending the larc or going on it myself. Sorry. Its ok for anyone who likes listening to bird chat and doesn't want any excitement or enjoyment on what is advertised as fun.
      Written 3 November 2024
    • leisanshane
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour - a must do!
      Incredible information about area and animals! Love the nature connection! Very entertaining as your guide had superb sense of humour and made the tour loads of fun!
      Written 25 October 2024
    • traceeh347
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      LARC 1770 tours -great for the whole family and ages. Very informative tour and the weather wouldn’t impact the tour.
      Very informative tour onboard the amphibious vessel. We did the 4.30 tour and although a bit overcast and very windy, it wasn’t unpleasant. I would take a jacket just in case. Great for all ages to participate in.
      Written 19 October 2024
    • 861sharynb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      When in 1770 do yourself a favour and booked a LARC cruise
      Had a wonderful afternoon cruising the waters and sand. Isabella was a wonderful tour guide and we both found her very informative and friendly. Would tell our friends when in 1770 to do one of the LARC cruises.
      Written 17 October 2024
    • Darryl-McKean
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome LARC tour
      We took a 1 hour tour in the LARC, it ended up being 1.5 hrs! Neil, the owner, was a fantastic host, he was full of information about everything we saw and the local history. The LARC is an amazing vehicle, and went from land to beach to estuary to ocean with ease and safety. Thanks Neil, a great tour for only $38 (seniors discount)
      Written 15 October 2024
    • chrisrL1786KQ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      We both though it’s was an amazing only did the one hour cruise next time we are up here for a holiday will definitely be doing the day cruise
      Written 7 October 2024
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    Guide435054
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Having just finished our lap of Australia this was our last tour, and we have done loads! The Larc tour to the lighthouse was exceptional, very informative , the best museum we have seen at any lighthouse, a delicious lunch and snacks, a quick spot of sand boarding all guided by a fantastic crew! Kev was one of the best tour guides we have experienced, very funny, knowledgeable, he made our day very memorable. Anthony the skipper did a terrific job too, thanks fellas. This trip is great value for money too for such a big day out, we highly recommend it.
    Written 15 October 2024
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    Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled that you chose The Larc Tour as your last stop on your Australian adventure. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the informative experience, delicious lunch, and fun activities like sandboarding. We’re glad Kev and Anthony made your day memorable with their humor and expertise. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Safe travels, and we hope to see you again on your next adventure! :)
    Written 15 October 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    MargRedcliffe
    Port Douglas, Australia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Family
    Our party of three thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Everything was well organised and the day was full of variety not to mention great photo opportunities. . The skipper did a very professional job and guide (Kev) kept us informed and entertained throughout the day. The Bustard Head Lightstation is very well maintained and the guides do a wonderful job. The tour caters for all age groups and I can highly recommend it.
    Written 30 October 2024
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    Thank you for your lovely review! Really nice to hear you had an enjoyable day with us and took lots of happy snaps along the way. Thank you for recommending us and we hope to welcome you back in the future :)
    Written 31 October 2024
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    Kel M
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Family
    We had the best experience with skip and Kev!
    We booked this tour at the very last minute and the whole team came together to organise a last minute lunch for our group of 9.
    Kev and skip provided the very best commentary and tour guide loaded with information action you wouldn’t get anywhere else!
    We had an absolute blast of a time 🙌
    Written 20 September 2024
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    What an absolutely terrific outcome :) All of our team were very pleased to send you on our LARC Paradise Tour, thank you for joining us and for making time to leave your review also. There is no doubt we have an enthusiastic crew who enjoy showcasing these great surrounds with guests like the nine of you. Thank you all very much!
    Written 23 September 2024
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    Luke S
    Rockhampton, Australia42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Family
    The Crew, Ken and Dylan on the day we went, we’re entertaining, knowledgeable and made the day exciting for not just the adults but the younger children as well.

    The food was sufficient, fresh, and catered for special needs. The activities were informative, exciting m, and catered for all ages.

    There is a small amount of walking involved, so if you have sever mobility issues, you may struggle. But short of being in a wheelchair, I’m sure you could be accommodated.

    Despite the weather being a touch wet on the return journey, as seen in the pictures, the crew made the afternoon entertaining. The tours will run in all weather, short of a cyclone.

    With the addition of the LARCaholics card, this enables people to attend numerous times, with an ever growing discount up to 30% off the ticketed cost (for the returned person).

    If you are in the region I could not recommend this enough. If you only have a short period, and not the whole day like we had, the afternoon and lunch tours are also great opportunities.
    Written 5 January 2023
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    Thank you for joining our Paradise Tour. This is a very special excursion to us and we love hearing that our guests love it as much as we do. We really appreciate your recommendations and hope to see you again.
    Written 5 January 2023
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    Angela H
    Mango Hill, Australia35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    My husband and I did the full day Paradise tour Wednesday 25th October, came highly recommended by friends and we are so glad we did.
    Kev our tour guide was absolutely fantastic and hilarious dad jokes aside. Antony our skipper was so good at steering the larc and we felt safe under his watch also was our Lighthouse guide. Breathtaking scenery and a great morning tea and lunch the wraps were so fresh with good fillings. A big thanks to the lighthouse volunteer caretakers who filled us with knowledge.
    We purchased the Lighthouse Tragedy and Lighthouse Keepers books.
    Although we didn’t participate in the sand boarding it was a blast for those that did with the rest of us cheering on, taking videos and sharing. I cannot recommend this tour with this company enough we loved it.
    Written 31 October 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you so much for joining our Paradise tour and for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. It sounds like you had the perfect day exploring with Kev as your tour guide and Antony at the helm. We're delighted to know that you felt safe and enjoyed the stunning scenery, morning tea, and lunch. Our team works hard to ensure that every aspect of the tour is top-notch, and we're thrilled to see it paid off. We couldn't agree more about the Lighthouse caretakers – their knowledge and passion for the area truly add a special dimension to the experience. And as for the sandboarding, it's always a fun and thrilling part of the tour! We're glad you enjoyed cheering on your fellow travelers and capturing the excitement. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back to 1770 LARC Tours for another unforgettable adventure.
    Written 1 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Nolan
    Toronto, Canada3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Family
    The view from the top was amazing, and the volunteers at the lighthouse & museum gave lots of information. The guide, Kevin, was a great guy who entertained us throughout the full drive. Sandboarding was also fun, and I’d recommend it for people of all ages (on our tour, there were people aged 13-85 who did it!). Ride was a bit bumpy but the skipper did a great job at keeping it to the minimum. Overall a great tour and would highly recommend!
    Written 28 November 2023
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    We appreciate this LARCtastic review! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our LARC Paradise Tour. Especially those about our crew, we will share this with them. We know it is a unique day out and we love to hear all the thoughts of our guests after they have traveled. So great for all those ages to be enjoying a sandboard, it's a great thrill! Hope we see you again one day :)
    Written 29 November 2023
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    Nat R
    Gladstone, Australia42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023
    What a fabulous day, so much was experienced and learnt from our great tour guides Kev and Skip - Anthony. Loved the review below that referred to Kev as "loose as a cut snake" what an entertaining tour guide he is. The sights and activities were awesome, but Kev and Anthony definitely made the day by sharing so much knowledge about wildlife, the region and people of Agnes. I would 100% recommend booking this all-day tour you will not be disappointed at all, well worth the money. Thank you so much for a wonderful time.
    Written 7 February 2023
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    Fabulous day with fabulous guests. It's our pleasure to share this experience with you. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. This "cut snake" thing is catching on. We might have to give Kev a new nickname. Again, thank you Nat. We hope to see you back one day soon.
    Written 7 February 2023
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    Joanne S
    Foster, Australia21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2024 • Friends
    The whole experience was wonderful and the best activity we have done in 1770 this year. From the initial booking and information provided by the administration through to the trip to the lighthouse, the morning tea and lunch and the excellent information and historical stories provided by Kevin and Anthony, along with the guided tour of the lighthouse and museum, we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the day. Congratulations on such a well planned and executed tour.
    Written 3 August 2024
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    Thank you very much, this review is delightful receive and to share with our entire 1770 LARC! Tours team :) Each of us are pleased to work in this beautiful region and share its amazing features with our guests. We are glad to know that you enjoyed the whole Paradise Tour experience.
    Written 4 August 2024
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    Natalie T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Business
    I’ve been wanting to write this review since Wednesday but my internet just wouldn’t work. I’ve been dying to share our experience with this great tour. The tour guide Kev, skipper Anthony and the volunteers at the Bustard Head Lighthouse gave us the most amazing experience on an exceptional day of weather to top it off. My mother-in-law Margaret has been able to cross this off her bucket list and I was so happy to be able to share this trip with her. So much knowledge was shared, much laughter was had, and a great picnic lunch was shared. The tour group I was with talked about the amazing day right up until the day we went home.
    I also want to send out a special thanks to the volunteers at the lighthouse who found a treasured pendant that I lost while at the lighthouse. Thanks so much guys.
    Until next time when I bring my husband along on this tour, keep safe everyone. I would encourage anyone who is in the area to experience this fantastic tour.
    Cheers Natalie.
    Written 8 June 2024
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    A very big thank you for this review, and for choosing to share our LARC Paradise Tour with your Mother-in-law and tour group, Natalie. We are pleased to know that you had an amazing experience with our crew and the Lighthouse keepers. We will be sure to pass on your lovely feedback and comments. We look forward to welcoming you and your husband aboard next time!
    Written 12 June 2024
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    Rosie
    Sydney, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2024 • Family
    We (2 adults and 2 teenagers) had a fantastic day out on the LARC full day tour and would thoroughly recommend to anyone in the area. The LARCs are perfectly suited to exploring the beaches and creeks of Eurimbula NP and Bustard Head. The scenery is simply stunning and pristine, and the history of the lighthouse is fascinating. We were lucky enough to be shown around by Stuart Buchanan, who together with his wife, was instrumental in restoring this site after it was demanned and vandalised. And our teenage son loved the sandboarding. The trip includes morning tea and lunch which are simple but tasty. Both our tour guide Kev and skipper Tony had a wealth of knowledge and were passionate about the local area.
    Written 13 July 2024
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    LARCtastic to receive this review, thank you all!! We would agree with you that having Stuart on the day of your Paradise Tour is lucky - an amazing human to spend time with. It's very much a pleasure to share the surroundings and provide a fun family excursion for guests, glad you joined us :)
    Written 16 July 2024
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