There are places in the world with very strange names and fascinating histories. It is the case Seventeen seventy, a village also known as 1770 or Town of 1770, which is not only beautiful and interesting, but was also built on the site of the second landing of James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour, in May 1770.
Why is it called that?
You're probably wondering if the name Seventeen Seventy comes from the year James Cook landed. The answer is yes: it was originally called Round hillwhich has the same name as the stream it is in.
This was its name until June 24, 1936, when various analyzes and surveys were carried out in the area that confirmed and recognized ithistorical significance of the city.
What to expect
Today, Seventeen Seventy is a paradise that is part of the Gladstone region of Queensland, Australia, where only 125 people lived according to the 2021 census.
A picturesque coastal village that is lucky enough to be surrounded by the Coral Sea and where you can experience all the wonders of nature at a leisurely pace.
In fact, visitors can enjoy many activities such as stand-up paddling, fishing, swimming, picnicking, surfing and much more.
What to visit
At Seventeen Seventy you can relax, but it can (and must) also be a great base for exploring the area's many wonders. Among the things to admire, we cannot help but point out Round Hill Promontory, where the anchor of the “MV Countess Russell” still lies today, which was wrecked in the south on the so-called Wreck Rock in 1873.
Another activity is to watch the sunrise over the sea and the sunset over the magnificent sea Bustard Bayone of the few places in Queensland where dusk is reflected in the water.
It is also worth stopping at the monument dedicated to Captain Cook Captain Cook Drivethe road leading to Round Hill Headland.
On this stretch of coast you can see, among other things, cute turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs between November and January.
Lady Musgrave Island is a coral island home to many colorful tropical fish. A place also popular for its dense casuarina and pisonia forest, white sandy beaches and nesting turtles and seabirds.
They also cannot be overlooked Deepwater National Park and that Eurimbula National Park, characterized by rainforests, native shrubs, open moorland, swamps, coastal vegetation, waterholes, numerous native animals and birds including emus. There is no shortage of beautiful, secluded beaches for swimming and fishing.
But be careful: as it is a true natural paradise, many of the activities that Seventeen Seventy offers can only be done with it organized excursionssuch as reef cruises and day tours including camping transfers in the wilds of Lady Musgrave Island.
Furthermore, a holiday to these areas really offers you the opportunity to come into contact with a wonderful cross-section of the Australian wilderness.