Agnes Water, Queensland

Download coordinates as: Agnes Water is a coastal town and a locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia.

Agnes Water is the closest access point to the southern Great Barrier Reef.

[5] Prior to European settlement Agnes Water was home to the Meerooni tribe[6] who form the southern part of the Gurang nation.

The schooner left Bustard Head on 15 June 1873, en route from Mackay to Brisbane.

It became a holiday destination, and weekend residences were built, notably on Round Hill where the Town of 1770 was officially named in 1936.

The population grew slowly initially but gained momentum in the 1980s and 1990s driven by the "sea change" phenomenon.

A review in 2023 showed that tourists did make use of cryptocurrency payments in the first six months, thought to be linked to the novelty of doing so due to the publicity.

The town also hosts a community centre, coastal camping reserve, life-saving club, state primary school (1990), and a museum which houses the Miriam Vale Historical Society.

The Agnes Water Library is at 71 Springs Road and is operated by the Gladstone Regional Council.

[23] The local tourism and commerce group has created a website listing the natural attractions and all things to do while visiting the region.

[29] Agnes Water is also home to one of Australia's most highly awarded tea companies, Tielka.

Agnes Water State School, 2022
Agnes Water beach, 2009