Top 5 Reasons to Visit Lady Elliot Island!
- SOUTHERN GREET BARRIER REEF LOCATION-Easy access by scenic flight from the Gold Coast, Brisbane (Redcliffe), Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast and Bundaberg.
- WORLD CLASS SNORKELLING AND DIVING-Excellent visibility, healthy reef and incredible marine life including turtles, manta Rays, reef sharks, dolphins and whales (in season),land NO stingers!
- NATURE EXPERIENCES-Reef walking, guided nature/history tours, bird and turtle nesting and hatching seasons, migrating humpback whale season.
- ECO RESORT-Genuine Eco Resort with Advance Eco Certification, eco practices and hybrid solar power station.
- UNCROWDED-Visitor numbers strictly limited to 150 overnight guests and 100 day guests so it will never seem busy
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y Elliot is made up entirely of crushed coral situated at the southern tip of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. This coral cay is home to over 1,200 species of marine life and regarded as one of the best snorkeling and diving destinations on the Reef. Lady Elliot is a haven for manta rays, turtles, dolphins, reef sharks and humpback whales (in season) and much more. Guests can experience the true wonders of the Great Barrier Reef without the need for a long boat trip.
For none swimmers, you can still enjoy the reef on foot by Reef Walking. As the tide recedes, sandy pathways are reveled. Grab reef shoes and a walking pole and stroll through the reef, carefully stepping over sea cucumbers and starfish. There’s so much to discover in the crystal clear waters.
Tour the reef in a glass-bottom boat, learn to snorkel or scuba dive. Ever wanted to dive with Manta Rays? Due to the plankton rich waters, Lady Elliot is home to the Manta Rays year round and a perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of these graceful animals close up and personal.