Walks Near Agnes Water

On our last day near Agnes Water we visited a market at 1770 but left without buying anything.

We drove to Agnes Water and walked the Discovery route to enjoy the view of the most northern surf beach on the east coast of the Australian mainland. It extends 5km to the north ending at 1770.

After lunch at a local cafe we braved the mossies and midgies and followed the boardwalk through the Paperbark Forest. In some parts the boardwalk was replaced by stepping stones through the water. The forest was very interesting and picturesque.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Bon Voyage!
18 April 2017 at 01:31
Anonymous said…
Hi girls ... are you having fun yet? How will we know if you don't put it on the blog?
Cheers
Karen
23 April 2017 at 01:59
Franathome said…
Hey gals, it's Di just chain on your adventurers. How was the Gorge all up? How the group enjoy the new adventure together? Signed "curious" of Albany Creek xx
7 May 2017 at 06:34
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