JoelWhere and How to Get There
As you head south out of Agnes Water, follow Springs Road until you see the gravel car park on the right. The other road at this T-Junction, will take you down another gravel road (low clearance not recommended) to Springs Beach and the Red Rock Trail.
What to Expect
Short walk, stepping stones, boardwalk, paperbark forest.
Places to Stay
Deepwater National Park is a must-do if you have a 4WD. The road in will be sandy, and the amenities are basic, but it’s quiet, relatively untouched, and there is a massive expanse of beach for you to explore.
The campsites are:
Wreck Rock Camping Area can be accessed by four-wheel-drive from the north or by conventional vehicle from the south. Toilets and a cold outdoor shower are provided.
Middle Rock Camping Area is accessible only by high clearance four-wheel-drive. No facilities provided.
Book here.
Horizons Kangaroo Sanctuary is an amazing property set in the hills of Agnes Water. Expect to see a lot of animal life and you’ll either have amazing mountain views, or views of the ocean – it is a win-win. The owner is a passionate animal lover. Camp kitchen, timed shower and toilets are available. Hand feeding kangaroos and birds is a popular activity there.
Ultimate Aussie Bucketlist Experience
The great thing about this experience is the ease of it! The trail is only 400m, but it is beautiful – and different.
We had spent the last couple of days at Deepwater National Park. Since leaving Brisbane, this was our first “4WD” experience – so for us, it was an exciting drive through the sand. The good thing is though, if you’re coming from Agnes Water, it is completely sealed.
The air is fresh and the scenery is spectacular as you enter the paperbark forest via the boardwalk.
The stepping stones and board walk are a lot of fun – perfect for the kids. It was a short adventure, but very glad we did it! On the way out, we came across a legless lizard (or something similar), a people around us mistook it for a snake haha.
But we spoke to some people weeks later and they said the boardwalk is a popular place for snakes to hang out – so be careful!
