Seventeen Seventy, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seventeen Seventy Queensland
View out to the bay from Seventeen Seventy, November 2009
Seventeen Seventy Location in Queensland
Population	125 (2021 census)
• Density	4.562/km2 (11.82/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4677
Area	27.4 km2 (10.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.2 km (6 mi) N of Agnes Water 62.9 km (39 mi) NE of Miriam Vale 129 km (80 mi) NNW of Bundaberg 131 km (81 mi) SE of Gladstone 495 km (308 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gladstone Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal Division(s)	Hinkler
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 25.6 °C 78 °F 18.8 °C 66 °F 1,137.7 mm 44.8 in
Localities around Seventeen Seventy: Coral Sea Coral Sea Coral Sea Eurimbula Seventeen Seventy Coral Sea Eurimbula Agnes Water Coral Sea

Seventeen Seventy, also known as 1770, is a small town on the coast in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. It is home to about 125 people.

This town is special because it's where James Cook and his ship, the HMS Endeavour, landed in May 1770. This was their second landing in Australia and their first in what is now Queensland.

What's in a Name?

Even though many people call it 1770 using numbers, its official name is Seventeen Seventy. This is because in Queensland, numbers in place names are usually spelled out.

A Glimpse into History

The town of Seventeen Seventy is built on the exact spot where Captain James Cook and his crew first stepped ashore in Queensland in May 1770.

Before it was called Seventeen Seventy, the area was known as Round Hill. This name came from the creek nearby. In 1936, the name was officially changed to Seventeen Seventy. This was done to remember the important historical event that happened there.

Who Lives Here?

The number of people living in Seventeen Seventy has changed over the years:

• In 2011, there were 76 people.
• In 2016, the population was 69 people.
• By 2021, the number grew to 125 people.

Learning and Schools

Seventeen Seventy does not have its own schools.

• For primary school, kids usually go to Agnes Water State School in the nearby town of Agnes Water.
• For high school (up to Year 10), students can attend Miriam Vale State School in Miriam Vale.
• If students need to finish high school (Years 11 and 12), they might use distance education (learning from home) or go to a boarding school.

Fun Things to Do

Seventeen Seventy is a popular spot for tourists on Queensland's Discovery Coast.

• You can find places to stay, restaurants, a general store, and even picnic areas with free barbecues.
• There's a small marina where boats leave for trips to Lady Musgrave Island on the Great Barrier Reef. You can also visit Bustard Head Light Station.
• The town has several caravan parks and camping spots.

The area is known for its beautiful nature and wildlife. There's a calm inner beach and an outer beach with waves, which are great for different water activities. You can also take boat trips or flights to see the outer Great Barrier Reef, Lady Musgrave Island, and the Bustard Head lighthouse.

Places of Interest

Cook's landing place

Seventeen Seventy has some special places that are protected because of their history:

• Cook's Landing Place is one of these important spots. It's located near Round Hill Creek and Round Hill Head.

Town Facilities

• There's a boat ramp with a pontoon on Captain Cook Drive. This is a great place to launch boats into Round Hill Creek.
• You can also find a heliport (a place for helicopters to land) on Captain Cook Drive. It's next to the local SES (emergency services) building.

Special Events

Every year in May, the community of Seventeen Seventy holds the 1770 Festival. During this festival, they re-enact the historic landing of Captain Cook. It's a fun way to remember the town's past!

Amazing Views

There are two lookouts at the very northern tip of the peninsula, offering fantastic views:

• Joseph Banks Lower Lookout
• Joseph Banks Top Lookout

Where is Seventeen Seventy?

The town is located on a piece of land called a peninsula, with the Coral Sea and Bustard Bay surrounding it on three sides.

You can reach Seventeen Seventy by a sealed road from Bundaberg, which is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) to the south. You'll pass through Agnes Water just before you arrive.

The northern part of the peninsula is mostly a protected area called Joseph Banks (Round Hill Head) Conservation Park.

Seventeen Seventy also has two important points of land sticking out into the water:

• Monument Point
• Round Hill Head

Monument Point got its name because a monument was put there to remember Captain James Cook's landing on May 23, 1770.

Off the coast of Seventeen Seventy, you can find:

• Bustard Bay
• The Fairfax Islands group
• The Hoskyn Islands group
• The Bunker Group of islands
• Capricorn Channel
• Curtis Channel

Weather in Seventeen Seventy

Seventeen Seventy has a tropical savannah climate. This means it has warm, wet summers and winters that are usually dry and sunny. The town enjoys about 95 clear days each year.