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1770 Reef
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant coral cay lagoon at 1770 Reef, revealing stunning marine life through glass bottom boat tours.
- Experience daily turtle encounters in this significant breeding ground, enriching your visit with unforgettable wildlife moments.
- Snorkel in the sheltered lagoon waters, ensuring safe and clear conditions for all ages and abilities throughout the year.
- Join friendly local crews on guided island walks, immersing yourself in the raw beauty of Queensland’s coastal landscape.
Queensland’s quaint seaside town on 1770. This unique Southern Great Barrier Reef coral cay sits within a reef formed lagoon. Friendly local crew share the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing, guided island walk and snorkelling activities. As a significant turtle breeding ground and rookery, this location provides the privilege of daily turtle encounters. Sightings may also include humpback whales, dolphins, manta rays and a plethora of reef life. Sheltered lagoon waters ensure clear and safe snorkelling conditions for all abilities and ages, year round.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
Operation information
1770 Reef
1770 Reef venture to the uninhabited Lady Musgrave Island, departing in comfort from Queensland’s quaint seaside town on 1770.
This unique Southern Great Barrier Reef coral cay sits within a reef formed lagoon. Friendly local crew share the raw beauty of this natural wonder through glass bottom boat viewing, guided island walk and snorkelling activities.
As a significant turtle breeding ground and rookery, this location provides the privilege of daily turtle encounters. Sightings may also include humpback whales, dolphins, manta rays and a plethora of reef life. Sheltered lagoon waters ensure clear and safe snorkelling conditions for all abilities and ages, year round.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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