Traveller's Rest 1770
Welcome to Traveller’s Rest 1770, a truly unique eco-retreat nestled in an area where nature thrives. As the only ecotourism-certified campground in the region, this sanctuary is the result of over a decade of dedicated habitat rehabilitation. With more than 150 bird species finding refuge here, the land itself tells a story of ecological restoration and conservation.
Backing up against a stunning national park, this retreat offers an unparalleled connection to nature. Explore the specially curated half-mile walk, designed to be accessible in all weather conditions. As you wander, informative panels provide fascinating insights into the surrounding trees and wildlife, enriching your journey through the bush. “BushTracks Eco Tours” takes you on a journey through native Australian bushland, rich with Bushtucker and Bush Medicines.
At Traveller’s Rest 1770, this isn’t just a stay – it’s an eco-experience. Here, you don’t just observe nature;you immerse yourself in it, surrounded by a landscape restored to the highest eco-standards.
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Sustainability Commitment
At Traveller's Rest 1770 you can feel the years of attention and effort that have gone into restoring and protecting the land. Staying here isn’t just a stop—it is an experience. A rare treat to witness what it looks like when someone takes genuine care of nature. Some examples of how we integrate sustainability into our day-to day practices are: working closely with the Native Australian Bee Association and host Native Bees to support the growth of native plants, inviting local School Groups on excursions to share the importance of conservation and sustainability, Collaborations with Tangaroa Blue, collection of 10 cent recycling containers to buy re-usable cups for our tours from a local potter
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Traveller's Rest 1770 – Accommodation
Nestled in the coastal bushland of the Discovery Coast, Traveller’s Rest 1770 is more than a place to stay. It’s a place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and discover experiences that inspire curiosity, wonder and connection.
• Powered and unpowered camping sites
• Eco-friendly Tiny House “Bushwalk Escape 1770”
• 2-bedroom Eco Retreat
BushTracks – Tour
Discover the hidden stories of the bush through native food tastings, bush medicine, traditional plant use, and practical tools drawn from the landscape. Share a hands-on experience where stories, ecology, and cultural heritage come together
Mike’s Moonlit Tales – From Arnhemland to the Coast – Attraction
Mike is an experienced tour guide, with over 20 years’ experience! He worked alongside indigenous guides in Arnhemland, and presented interpretive programs in the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Mikes’ interest and passion about history, culture and native flora and fauna brings us here today. We proudly invite you to three engaging slideshow nights. Enjoy a beautiful evening with like-minded people surrounded by tall Gumtrees, under the ambient light of the moon.
Bushland Boardwalk – Attraction
We want to ignite change and create opportunities!
We recently completed a 386.6 m long bushland boardwalk as part of our BushTracks guided walking Tour. The boardwalk enables people of all abilities an amazing, one-of a kind sensory nature experience. The Bushland Boardwalk has been built to high standards, with level
floor-boards, small enough gaps, and kickboards for blind people to find their way easily.
A ramp and turn-around point make it easy for wheelchair users or families with prams to
participate in the experience.
Bushland Boardwalk
We want to ignite change and create opportunities!
We recently completed a 386.6 m long bushland boardwalk as part of our BushTracks guided walking Tour. The boardwalk enables people of all abilities an amazing, one-of a kind sensory nature experience. The Bushland Boardwalk has been built to high standards, with level
floor-boards, small enough gaps, and kickboards for blind people to find their way easily.
A ramp and turn-around point make it easy for wheelchair users or families with prams to
participate in the experience.
Mike’s Moonlit Tales – From Arnhemland to the Coast
Gather beneath the evening sky as stories of wildlife, exploration, shipwrecks, remarkable characters and personal journeys are told through images and storytelling. Every Moonlit Tale is a journey through the people, places and events that have left their mark on the Discovery coast and beyond.
EcoBird Explorer Pass – Watch and wonder
Explore at your own pace, discover nature in your own way. Step beyond the everyday and wander through peaceful bushland. Enjoy access to our beautiful boardwalk, tranquil forest bathing spaces and purpose-built bird hide. Slow down, observe and reconnect with nature.
Tiny Wonders – Look closer
Meet Australia’s native stingless bees and discover the remarkable role they play in nature. Learn how these tiny pollinators support healthy ecosystems. Enjoy a tasting of native honey, and create a small beeswax keepsake to take home, before planting a native species that will help our landscape and our bees continue to thrive.
Forest Bathing – Feel deeper
Slow down, awaken your senses and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the forest. Wander gently, notice more deeply and experience the real gift of having nowhere to be but here.
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QLD - Gladstone Region