Felicity Palmateer joins 1770 Liquid Adventures for a sunset kayak paddle on What’s Up DownUnder’s Queensland road trip.

They look like fuzzy potatoes. They live under the sand. And yes, we caught one walking on video. Meet the heart urchin — the shy, burrowing weirdo of the ocean. Episode 6 of our Weirdos of the Ocean blog series takes a closer look at this oddball echinoderm and its even stranger relatives.

Planning to kayak in 1770? Here’s how tides, wind and weather affect paddling on Round Hill Creek, based on more than 15 years of local experience.

Agnes Water and 1770 are naturally budget-friendly — no theme parks, no parking meters, just beaches, bushland and affordable adventures. Here’s how to plan a memorable holiday without the big-city price tag.

A flamenco-dancing sea slug? Yep. The Spanish Dancer is one of our most dramatic and delightful underwater finds—and a personal favourite.

We now have free life jackets for dogs in small, medium, and large. Made by Queensland brand Hound Official, they’re first in, best dressed

Think you’ve stepped on a rock? Think again. The stonefish is the ocean’s ultimate master of disguise—and it’s got the venom to prove it. In this blog, we dive into the world of Australia’s grumpiest sea creature, including how to spot them, fun facts, and a close encounter on our local sand flats.

They breathe through their bum, clean the seafloor, and sometimes look like sea noodles or golden sausages. Meet the ocean’s oddballs on our Nature Tour.

Think all sea stars just sit there? Think again. The Southern Sand Star is speedy, spiky, and sneakier than you'd expect — one of the many weirdos we meet on our Nature Tour in 1770.

Tired of screens and endless scrolling? Escape the digital chaos and rediscover real adventure with our off-grid kayak tours in Seventeen Seventy. No WiFi, no filters — just nature, wildlife, and fresh air.

We’re now offering high-quality waterproof phone pouches from Aussie brand Sharkskin! Add one to your kayak tour and keep your phone safe while you paddle. This is a trial — let us know what you think!

Meet Dotty—a rescued pelican with a lot of personality and a habit of “borrowing” fish from unsuspecting anglers. From botulism survivor to kayak tour celebrity, her story is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. And yes, there’s a way you can help more animals like her.

Our countdown to the top 5 strangest, weirdest, coolest, and most unusual creatures we’ve encountered while kayaking in 1770.

Get ready to discover why kayaking isn't just an activity—it's a lifestyle.

Explore the fascinating world of pelicans on our blog! From their incredible flying skills to their unique feeding habits, discover why we l

The Ocean's Quirkiest Crew - we show you the Nudibranchs, Sea Hares, Flatworms, and Sea Snails that inhabit 1770.

Transform your kayaking trips into pawsitively thrilling experiences and have a liquid adventure with your best friend.

1770 and the annual Blue Tiger butterfly migration.

Humpback dolphins of Seventeen Seventy. How and where to spot them.

Countdown to the top 5 strangest, weirdest, coolest and most unusual creatures we have spotted in 1770.