Backpackers @ 1770
22 Grahame Colyer Drive, Agnes Water, Queensland 4677 Australia
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'A little out of the way, a lot out of the ordinary' Backpackers@1770 is a must stop of your east coast trip. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in our own little paradise, a home away from home. Step inside and be surrounded by a creative and welcoming culture. When travelling North, Agnes Water is the last place you can safely swim & surf, we are just a 5 minute walk from our pristine beach. At Backpackers at 1770 we cater to all of your home away from home needs including spacious dorms with the privacy of your own lockers and an ensuite per dorm room. All guests have access to free Wi-FI, BBQ and use of laundry! Socialise! Meet and greet in our outdoor living area. Friendly on site staff to assist with booking all of your Agnes Water/1770 & East Coast travel activities 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Full kitchen facilities, washing machine, book-swap, on-site van parking on request. We offer both mixed and single sex dorms, and provide work for accommodation opportunities.
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Free parking
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22 Grahame Colyer Drive, Agnes Water, Queensland 4677 Australia
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I stayed in this hostel for the first time in June 2019 and since then it is the place I always want to return to! the good vibe of the place is inexplicable! The staff, the owner and Duke 🐶 make the atmosphere of the hostel super special! Backpackers @ 1770 is MUST to do in Australia!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Owner at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 9 Jan 2022
Thank you very much Geno for leaving us a comment. It was a pleasure to have you back and we look forward to seeing you again before your next trips outside Australia. Backpackers@1770 Team
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We’re not your regular backpackers, but we were back in the 1980’s. Staying at the backpackers was a sudden whim and are we glad we did. The place is funky, friendly, comfortable, professional and with plenty of character. We were welcome by all and had a great time. Big thanks to both the staff and the other residents…. Made me feel young again. Just love Agnes and the 1770 Backpackers, thank you
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Dueño at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 4 Jan 2022
Thank you very much for leaving us a comment. For us a hostel must transmit character and good vibes, a place to share travels and stories and we are very happy that your experience was like going back in time, old school backpackers! We hope to see you again, safe travels! Backpackers@1770 Team.
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Can’t rate this place high enough. The atmosphere and staff are amazing. 10/10 The rooms are large and comfortable. The group seating is great for meeting new people and the kitchen is large and very clean.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Dueño at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 4 Jan 2022
Thank you for your comment, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Backpackers@1770 Team
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Every time I come back here it feels like home. I just can’t seem to stay away! I love this place, the vibes, and the people make it so so special! Oscar and Javi have outdone themselves to create such an incredible space open for anybody. Definitely the perfect spot for solo travellers to come and meet other like-minded humans. If you’re into campfires, surfing, or just chillin in a hammock while petting a dog then this is the place for you. Crazy bunch of characters who you’ll meet, and it’s really the charm of the whole place. Every time I’m around the area I make sure to pop in, and you always bump into the same people coming back! Shoutout to Jack for taking me on a sunrise surf and for being permanently stoked~~
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Dueño at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 4 Jan 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a comment. It is a pleasure for us to have you here and to make you feel that this is your home. We hope to see you again soon! Backpackers@1770 Team
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I very, very rarely leave reviews but I had to for this place, it's literally a Mecca for backpackers! An absolute MUST STAY! The owner is a genuine legend and has created a homely, quirky, chill environment that seems to bring people back again and again!! This place seems to attract the loveliest, most like minded people and Ive always have the best times here! It is the one place in Australia I felt the most at home and would recommend everyone to visit!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Dueño at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 4 Jan 2022
Hi Sam! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. It was a pleasure to have you here. Enjoy your new adventures and travels! Backpacker@1770 Team
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Agnes Water took my heart a couple of years ago and after doing a loop to Australia I still consider this location to be the most magical place I've been. But my experience not only come from the place itself but also from what I experience at Backpackers@1770. I felt welcomed from the very beginning I stepped in. The atmosphere I could breath in from the staff members, the owner and the rest of the people who were also there was unreal. I've been coming back to Agnes every year ever since and stay at the hostel, vibes never changed. I'm definitely coming back!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Dueño at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 4 Jan 2022
Thank you very much for leaving us a comment! this place will always be waiting for you for new adventures! Best of luck in your travels. Backpackers@1770 Team
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We had an amazing stay at Backpackers @ 1770. It is in a perfect location in town about 5 minute walk to the main surf beach or into town for a drink. Relaxed staff, awesome people and good vibes, we made friends in our stay we will have for life. What a great place!
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Dueño at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 4 Jan 2022
Thank you Adam for leaving us a comment! It was so nice to have you here and we are super happy that you liked Agnes Water so much that you decided to stay and live in this beautiful town. Backpackers@1770 Team.
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We have been reoccurring guests at backpackers 1770, the staff are always amazing and can’t do enough for you, they are always so accomodating to myself and my children on our stays. The rooms are beautiful with a homely feel and you can find everything you need in the common areas, including plenty of activities to keep the kids occupied. Perfectly located right next to the beach and shopping facilities, there is also board hire available from reception, you can find everything you need for your time in Agnes just by talking to the friendly staff at backpackers 1770. I honestly couldn’t recommend this place high enough, hands down the nicest backpackers we have ever stayed in, we can’t wait until our next stay ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Dueño at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 4 Jan 2022
Thank you Hannah for your comments. It is wonderful for us that the hostel is a place to visit as a family. We have already converted two rooms to private family rooms and we are also happy with the results. We look forward to seeing you and your children soon! Backpackers @1770 Team.
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Looks like a cool spot to stay. Unfortunately for them, they had a case of COVID in the hostel who tested positive the day that we arrived. When we went to check in, we were made aware of the case, told that they were in isolation and that nobody in the hostel had been a close contact. Essentially, the staff member reassured us that the case was not of concern and told us that the person (case) had been sleeping in their van alone (at the hostel) up until they were in isolation in a private hostel room, where they tested positive that morning. We later spoke to a concerned guest who told us she had in fact stayed in the same dorm room as the person with COVID (prior to them isolating) and that there had been multiple other people who had also stayed in the room with her. These people were still staying at the backpackers and not isolating. She (the guest) advised us that she would not stay if she was in our position, and that she was only staying with intent to not spread the virus in the community until she could get tested the following day. This made us feel very uneasy as the receptionist had clearly lied and tried to play the situation down so that we would not cancel our booking. We were booked to stay in a 10 bed dorm. This would have not only exposed us to close contacts in the common areas, but potentially sleep in the same dorm alongside them. The hostel management and staff were made aware of the positive case in the morning but we were not contacted at all prior to our arrival which was at 4pm. We decided to cut our holiday short and fortunately had a place to stay in Bundaberg. Other guests who were checking in before us weren't this fortunate and decided to stay as there was no other available accommodation left in Agnes Water. It's a shame as the backpackers looked like a great place to stay and I'm sure I would have loved it on a normal day. Whether or not lying was direction from manager/owner is unclear, however, it is extremely unethical to mislead people and put their health at risk to save some dollars in cancellations.…
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Owner at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 29 Dec 2021
Hi Tim, We are sorry to hear that you were left with that impression. As you mentioned, it was the day you arrived we found out that a guest had tested positive for COVID – 19. As soon as she informed us that she had previously been in close contact with another person with COVID - 19, she was given a room with a private bathroom for isolation. When her test came back positive, she did indeed continue in isolation. This person never slept in her van, she was always in the room mentioned above. On the other hand, at that time you were informed that there was no other close contacts to her, because we had not been informed of any case close to this guest at that time. Staff were practicing social distancing (as far as it is possible within the premises of a hostel) and no guest had reported close contact to the positive case (everyone was asked). QLD public health authorities were already aware of our circumstances and we were following their instructions to inform new guests, former guests, future guests and staff. When a person is asked if they have been in close contact with someone with COVID, it is their responsibility to report it immediately so that the necessary measures can be taken. The guest you mentioned that slept in the same room as the COVID affected guest, informed us after speaking with you, a very unfortunate act but one that we cannot control. As I mentioned before it is everyone's responsibility to be honest and act as the circumstance warrants. As soon as this guest informed us, we requested to begin immediate isolation until the COVID test could be performed at a hospital outside of Agnes Water. In relation to your concern that there were more people sharing a room with the affected person, we can ascertain that there was no other person sleeping in the same room. As you indicate, the case was confirmed in the morning, during which our office is concerned with check out and cleaning. This day was cleaning, check out, inform the authorities, those who were already present in the hostel (which is a priority) and then wait for instructions from the public health authorities. The instruction from QLD Health was to continue with the hostel open and inform all guests (old, new and future until 7.1.2022) of the risk of incubation in the hostel. This way, they can decide whether to stay at the hostel or look for another place that suits them better, without any cancellation cost, of course. As you can imagine, all this that I summarize in a paragraph, was a matter of hours and we did not have time to contact all the guests who were arriving the same day, because at that minute, there were other priorities, as I’m sure you can appreciate. That same day, in the afternoon, we managed to get more staff to support us with the mission to contact each guest and prevent them from having to come to the hostel to be informed. We also secured 40 Rapid Antigen Tests from Gladstone All guests who have stayed at the hostel since this happened have signed a document informing them of the possible risk of incubation and the regulations of the QLD public health unit. As a team we have done everything possible to safeguard the health of our staff, guests and community. Indeed, we have had many cancellations on this basis. This was supposed to be the busiest time of the year for us and it certainly has not been, but our conscience is clear knowing that we have done our best, that we have followed the instructions of the QLD Public Health unit and we trust that each person will take responsibility for their own actions, health and safety. That particular day, the owner spent many hours on the phone to Qld Health, often on hold, awaiting instruction. Once a case manager was supplied, things became clearer, but we have never experienced this before and so it was new ground for us all to navigate. Once again, we are sorry that you took this view.
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If you go to 1770 stay here!! This place is so nice, loved the Art Deco all over the place. I stayed in a private room which was so comfy but what I loved the most was the outdoor shower!! The place has also kitchen facilities and free pool! You will feel the good vibes from the entrance! I will definitely come back to this place if I am in the area!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Oscar Eunson, Owner at Backpackers @ 1770
Responded 2 Jan 2022
Thanks :)
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PRICE RANGE
USD 51 - USD 52 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Which popular attractions are close to Backpackers @ 1770?
Nearby attractions include Discover 1770 Holiday Shop (0.2 km) and Agnes Water- 1770 Cenotaph (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Backpackers @ 1770?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
What food & drink options are available at Backpackers @ 1770?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Backpackers @ 1770?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafe Discovery at Agnes, Codie's Place, and Off the Hook Fish and Chips.
Does Backpackers @ 1770 have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Backpackers @ 1770 offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Backpackers @ 1770 located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Agnes Water.
Are any cleaning services offered at Backpackers @ 1770?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Is Backpackers @ 1770 accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.