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At Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef, you can step off the beach and snorkel, swim or dive in an underwater holiday world of brilliantly coloured species of marine life, or just simply relax and soak in the natural island atmosphere. The lagoon protects and nurtures the curiosity of the beginners while a little further out experienced snorklers and divers descend to see the coral sea.

The island is located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in the highest possible classification of Marine National Park Zone by GBRMPA. Lady Elliot is an island teeming with life and live corals, famous for a resident population of 40 Manta Rays which form the iconic logo of the island.

Facilities
Lady Elliot has three types of accommodation available.

Tent Cabins - with shared facilities.
Reef Rooms - self contained with bathroom and tea/coffee facilities.
Island Suites - self contained with bathroom - tea /coffee facilities and refrigerator.
 

There are no TV's, radios or phones in the rooms.
There are no eftpos facilities on the Island.
There are wall mounted or overhead fans but no airconditioning. There are no keys but doors can be locked from the inside and a safe facility is available at reception. 

Diving & Snorkelling
Experienced divers and snorkellers can join one of our regular group dives, where our qualified dive staff will take you to their favourite reef sites - swim with the majestic manta rays at the Lighthouse Bommie, drift dive in the late afternoon at Encounters, or explore secret caverns at the Blow Hole and Hiro's Cave. Dive sites are accessed either straight from the beach or via a short boat ride. Visibility regularly exceeds 20 metres, with water temperatures ranging between 18 and 27 degrees Centigrade.

The lagoon area is ideal for novice snorkellers and you'll find enough tropical fish and colourful coral to keep you out there for hours. Snorkelling lessons for beginners are conducted in the pool.

Don't forget to allow a minimum of 12 hours surface time between diving and flying. Divers must produce a C-Card and Log Book prior to diving. You can either bring your own gear or hire everything you need from the Dive Centre.


Glass Bottom Boat Tours:
A full commentary is provided as we drift over the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. A great way to see the majestic manta rays, dolphins and whales (in season) without getting wet!
Reef Walking:
When the tide is low, you can venture all the way through the lagoon from the beach to the reef edge. You'll see a multitude of marine life as our experienced guide introduces you to the complexities of the reef eco-system.

Nature Walks:
Learn about the unique eco-systems on a coral cay during our guided walks around the island. The itinerary changes every day to highlight the natural wonders of the beach and lagoon, the bird rookery, the lighthouse and the historical artefacts left behind by the guano miners. 

Whale Watching:
From June to October, the great humpback whales make their annual migration from the Antarctic to the warm waters off the central Queensland coast. You don't need to go out on a boat; just sit and watch the passing parade from the beach or reef edge.

Turtle Watching:
From November to February, Green and Loggerhead turtles come ashore at night to nest. Our guides will help you find the best vantage point without disturbing the turtles while they lay their eggs or the tiny hatchlings as they make their way to the water.

Fish Feeding:
A multitude of reef fish appear at the "fish pool" everyday, and our activities officer will show you how to hand feed them.

Slide Shows & Evening Lectures:
Learn more about the Great Barrier Reef and Lady Elliot Island during our evening presentations in the Reef Education Centre.

Just for Kids:
Most of our activities will appeal to every member of the family but we also have a Junior Reef Rangers Club for youngsters from 5 to 12 years, which runs during Queensland school holidays.

Other Activities Include:
Try your hand at archery, volleyball, badminton, frisbees, ping pong, darts, pool, cards and board games.

Lady Elliot Island