Are there any crocodiles in 1770/ Agnes Water, Queensland?

1770 and Agnes Water are not in Queensland’s Croc Country, so the chances of encountering a crocodile in 1770/ Agnes Water are small. They’re not totally impossible, however.

1770/ Agnes Water in Queensland is one of the most popular stops along the Queensland coast. Many travellers will spend a night or two here on the drive from Brisbane to Cairns.

Agnes Water, and twin town 1770, have plenty to offer. Top Agnes Water and 1770 experiences include sunset cruises, amphibious vehicle tours to Eurimbula National Park and Great Barrier Reef day tours to Lady Musgrave Island.

However, many visitors will be unsure about whether it’s safe to go swimming in 1770 and Agnes Water. After all, Queensland has a large crocodile population, and many visitors aren’t quite sure how far south crocodiles come.

What to book in 1770/ Agnes Water before you arrive

See the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef – on a Lady Musgrave Island day tour.
Hire a scooter – and pootle around the back lanes looking for kangaroos.
Kick back with sparkling wine on a sunset cruise.
(Highly recommended ✅) Travel on land and water, and try sandboarding – on a quirky full day amphibious vehicle tour.
Or take a shorter wildlife-spotting coastline tour, with lunch.
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Crocodiles in 1770 and Agnes Water

For reassurance, take a look at the Queensland Government’s Crocwise initiative. This draws a map of where Queensland’s Croc Country is. Crucially for anyone visiting Hervey Bay, the city is not within the typical crocodile habitat region.

The dividing line of Croc Country is the Boyne River near Gladstone. Anywhere south of the Boyne River, you are highly unlikely to encounter saltwater crocodiles.

1770 and Agnes Water are south of the Boyne River – although not by a massive margin. You can’t get much closer to the line.

And guess what? Crocodiles are no great respecters of such arbitrary lines. There have been sightings of crocs around Agnes Water in the past.

However, such sightings are rare. It is extremely unlikely that you’ll encounter a crocodile in 1770/ Agnes Water.

Five reasons why a day tour to Lady Musgrave Island should top your wish list

A Lady Musgrave Island day trip is usually the highlight of a visit to 1770/ Agnes Water. Here’s why it’s so special.

The Great Barrier Reef is in excellent condition here – it hasn’t received the bleaching damage that other spots further north have.
This is stinger and crocodile-free territory – perfect for a summer trip.
Lady Musgrave has the only navigable lagoon on the Great Barrier Reef – the water colours are extraordinary.
That lagoon makes the water really, really calm for swimming and snorkelling.
You’re almost certainly going to see turtles.

Book your Lady Musgrave Island day trip over here.

What happens if a crocodile is seen in 1770/ Agnes Water?

That is not, however, to say that it is impossible to encounter a crocodile in 1770 and Agnes Water. Crocs have occasionally ventured south of the Boyne River before, although this is a very rare occurrence.

Under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan, 1770 and Agnes Water are in Zone F – the atypical habitat zone.

Any crocodiles found in Zone F are immediately targeted for capture and removal. So, in the unlikely event a crocodile is seen in 1770/ Agnes Water, it’ll be got rid of pretty quickly.