For a morning coffee, we look no further than Holidays Cafe which is on site and looks out over the water. We ordered a delicious plate of Eggs Benedict, a green smoothie and a strong latte. Not many better ways or places to start your day. 

About 15 minutes walk from the park you’ll find Agnes Water Tavern, a classic Australian coastal pub serving high quality counter meals and plenty of cold beverages. If you’re here Friday to Sunday you’ll also enjoy some live music in the casual atmosphere of their palm tree lined beer garden. In a coastal town like this we find it hard to go past a great fish & chip shop, and Coral Sea Seafood and Takeaway is the perfect spot if you feel like a casual takeaway meal made up of some of the freshest seafood you’ll eat. If you prefer to remain on site, there’s a well stocked, modern camp kitchen with plenty of tables to enjoy your meal and mingle with fellow travellers. 

With the park being located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, its well worth joining a tour to explore this amazing natural wonder. We highly recommend the Lady Musgrave Island Tour from 1770 Reef Tours. This is a full day trip out to Lady Musgrave Island, a 14 hectare coral cay that is the second southernmost island in the Great Barrier Reef. On the trip you’ll explore the area snorkelling inside Lady Musgrave Lagoon or touring around in a glass bottomed boat and get the chance to swim with turtles. Directly out the front of the park you’ll find Agnes Water Beach which is a relaxing spot to read a book or enjoy a dip and it is patrolled seasonally. If you’re in the area from October through to May do be warned that it is stinger season and we suggest chatting to the team at the park before hopping into the water. Come the evening, it is well worth the 15 minute drive to Bustard Bay Lookout point at the northern end of neighbouring town 1770 to enjoy a spectacular view at sunset.

If you’re here for surfing or swimming, the gentle northern waves make it one of the best beginner beaches in Queensland, with surf lessons running daily from several local operators.