Sandboarding, Bustard Head Lightstation
Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation
from $118 per person
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- Duration
- 7 hours
- Meeting point
- 1770 Marina, Captain Cook Drive
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Run by
- 1770 LARC! Tours
Overview
An amphibious vehicle is the whole point here. The LARC spends the full seven-hour day on the beaches and tidal creeks of the Eurimbula coast as it works its way to the Bustard Head Lightstation.
The day is built around several distinct pieces. There is the crossing and beach run itself, a stop for sandboarding on the dunes, morning tea and lunch, a visit to the lightstation and its museum, and live commentary the whole way from the skipper and guide, who point out wildlife, shorebirds and local history as the scenery rolls past. Reviewers again and again single out the crew's knowledge and humour, the fresh food, and the stories attached to the lighthouse.
Children under 8 cannot go inside the lighthouse itself because of Australian building standards, and wheelchair users cannot be accommodated, but most other travellers can take part.
What's Included
Included
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- All activities
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
Not Included
- All fees and taxes
Itinerary
- Meet at 1770 LARC! ToursCheck in at 535 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy. The stop at the base is listed at 30 minutes before the day gets moving, and the tour departs at 09:00.
- Beaches and tidal creeksThe LARC leaves the base and follows the beaches and tidal creeks, with live commentary on board pointing out wildlife and the coastline along the way.
- Beach run and Eurimbula coastBack on sand, the vehicle travels the beaches and headlands toward Bustard Head, with guides calling out fauna, flora and shorebirds as it goes.
- Bustard Head Lightstation and museumA tour of the lighthouse and museum, with stories of the people who lived there. Children under 8 cannot enter the lighthouse itself.
- SandboardingA stop for sandboarding on the dunes, which reviewers repeatedly describe as a highlight, including for children.
- Return to Seventeen SeventyThe LARC heads back along the coast and the tour ends at the original meeting point.
What To Expect From The Tour
Here is what matters practically before booking this day out.
- One-Hour Afternoon Cruise$31.61
- Picnic Lunch Coastline Tour$61.11
- Sandboarding, Bustard Head Lightstation (this tour)$118
- Food and drink. Lunch plus coffee and tea are included, and reviewers often describe the morning tea and lunch as fresh and plentiful. A vegetarian option exists but must be requested at the time of booking.
- Crew and commentary. A driver, skipper and local guide run the day with live commentary on board. Reviews consistently praise the crew as knowledgeable, funny and experienced, and several travellers say the stories about the lighthouse and the region were as memorable as the scenery.
- Pace and fitness. Most travellers can participate. Expect a full day on board with stops for walking at the lightstation and activity on the dunes.
- Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 29 travellers. Reviews describe a shared, social atmosphere rather than a private outing, with commentary and jokes aimed at the whole group.
- Phone coverage. The Vodafone network is not available at the location. Travellers on that network should plan accordingly.
- What to budget. All activities, food and guiding are included, but fees and taxes are not. Factor that in when comparing this listing against other tours in the area.
Common issues. Fees and taxes are excluded from the ticket price. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and children under 8 cannot enter the lighthouse interior. Weather matters: the operator can cancel for poor conditions, and there is also a minimum traveller number, with a different date or a full refund offered if either forces a cancellation.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
Lunch, coffee and tea, all activities, the driver and guide, and live commentary on board are included. Fees and taxes are not included, so budget a little extra. A vegetarian lunch option is available if requested when booking.
Where Does The Tour Start And What Time?
It meets at 535 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy, with a 09:00 start, and finishes back at the same point about seven hours later. Nothing is stated about hotel pickup, so check with the operator if you need transport to the meeting point.
Is It Suitable For Children?
One reviewer describes the lighthouse as a highlight for their kids, and another mentions children enjoying the sandboarding. The one firm restriction is that children under 8 are not permitted inside the lighthouse itself due to Australian building standards.
Can I Join If I Have Limited Mobility Or Use A Wheelchair?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Beyond that, most travellers can participate, and reviewers describe the day as suitable for a range of ages.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the 09:00 start for a full refund. Inside that window no refund or changes are accepted. Weather cancellations and minimum-number cancellations come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.
What Should I Bring?
No packing list is given, but the day involves sun, sand and possible swimming, so hat, sunscreen, water gear and comfortable clothes make sense. Note that fees and taxes are not included in the ticket, and that Vodafone has no network at the location.
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