Traveller's Rest 1770 Eco Camping
Highlights
- Unwind in spacious, shaded campsites surrounded by 44 acres of native bushland for a tranquil escape.
- Savour the crackle of campfires under starlit skies, with firewood conveniently available on-site.
- Explore meandering bushwalks through eucalypt forests and tropical groves, perfect for nature lovers and birdwatchers alike.
- Join interactive slideshow nights to immerse yourself in local stories and wildlife knowledge, enriching your camping experience.
Hidden in the heart of Queensland’s Discovery Coast, Traveller’s Rest 1770 is a rare find for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts alike—a peaceful, Ecotourism Certified and Savannah Guide Enterprise campground just minutes from Agnes Water and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Family-run and surrounded by 44 acres of native bushland, this spacious retreat offers powered and unpowered sites where guests can unwind by the crackle of a campfire (yes, fires are allowed—firewood available on-site!) and wake to the songs of kookaburras, friarbirds, and fairy-wrens.
Meandering bushwalks lead through eucalypt forest and tropical groves, while the wheelchair-friendly boardwalk lets everyone experience the magic. In the evening, gather for interactive slideshow nights where local stories and wildlife knowledge come alive.
The on-site BushTracks Eco Tours, led by accredited Savannah Guide Mike, offers immersive bush tucker walks and cultural insights that turn a stroll into an unforgettable learning experience.
Praised in Google Reviews for its serenity, warmth, and authenticity, Traveller’s Rest 1770 isn’t just a place to camp—it’s where kids rediscover wonder, couples reconnect over starlit skies, and solo travelers find unexpected peace.
Queensland’s best-kept secret isn’t on the coast—it’s just beyond it, waiting beneath the gum trees.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Savannah Guides
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Kui Parks
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism
- QLD – Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited
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Available experiences
Powered Sites
They offer 15 spacious powered sites for caravans, motorhomes, buses and tents. One of the powered sites is a double-site, suitable for a large family or a group of friends. The booking platform clearly indicates the length and width of each individual site. The sites are not concreted and may be unlevel, as they want to keep the feel of a nature-campground. They recommend filling your water tanks before arrival as they do not offer water refill on-site. They do have spotless amenities for your convenience. The amenities contain of hot and cold showers, flushing toilets and a sink to wash your dishes or fill drinking bottles.
Unpowered Sites
They have plenty of unpowered sites available on site. Depending on weather conditions, you will be able to choose your favorite campsite upon arrival. They can cater for groups or individuals and the camping area is accessible for small and large vehicles. Sites are available in close proximity to the amenities or in secluded Alcoves, surrounded by beautiful Paperbark Trees. Your solar needs are also covered in the wide-open grassy area.
Current offers
2-night TinyHome AutumnEspace
Escape. Reconnect. Breathe
Tucked away in nature’s embrace, Traveller’s Rest 1770 invites couples to experience a retreat that feels worlds away from the everyday. Spend two peaceful nights in a beautiful tiny house, where simplicity meets comfort and the sounds of the bush replace the noise of modern life – right here in Agnes Water. Traveller’s Rest 1770 is more than a getaway—it’s a chance to disconnect from the rush and reconnect with what matters most.
✨ Your escape into nature starts here.
20 % off Eco Retreats in Agnes Water
Enjoy a relaxing getaway to Agnes Water and 1770 and enjoy a 20 % discount on our eco-friendly Tiny House or 2-bedroom cabin.
Wander through untouched bushtracks, discover the magic of birdwatching at dawn, and lose yourself in the brilliance of a starlit sky free from city glow. As night falls, gather by your private firepit.
Traveller’s Rest 1770 is more than a getaway—it’s a chance to disconnect from the rush and reconnect with what matters most.
Stay 7 Pay 6
At Traveller’s Rest 1770, we invite you to trade the rush for stillness and truly settle into nature. For a limited time, enjoy “Stay 7 nights, Pay for 6” on all powered and unpowered campsites—because the best moments aren’t meant to be rushed. Wake gently to birdsong, spend your days exploring peaceful bushtracks, and reconnect with the simple rhythms of the land. As evening falls, gather by the firepit, watch the stars emerge in dazzling clarity, and let the quiet work its magic.
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.
- 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)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
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
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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