Such a strange name for a town, but originally named Round Hill and changed in 1970 to Seventeen Seventy to commemorate the second landing by James Cook in..........yes you guessed it, 1770.
Arriving on a Thursday we booked in for four nights. We soon noticed that there were a lot of tents in the caravan park, which was unusual and not something we have come across in any of our travels before, but apparently this little place is popular with the locals from Gladstone who bring their families down on weekends. Which after driving through Glandstone we can definately understand why you would want to escape that place. Soon we were surrounded by tents, kids and lots of noise. But what can you do, but sit back and relax and take in the atmosphere.
Crowey also got to catch up with a friend's daughter who lives in Seventeen Seventy who came and checked out our van and listened to stories we had to tell. All in all Seventeen Seventy was quiet, but looks like it would get busy in the holiday period. Not one of my favorite places we have been, but can see the why it would be a draw card for families.

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