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Discover one of the top dive and
snorkelling sites in the world. Lady Elliot Island is the first coral
cay on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.
Step off the beach and snorkel,
swim or scuba dive in the world's richest marine eco-system.
This 42 hectare Coral Cay
has its own air-port and being on the southern tip of the reef, it's
also the most accessible to holiday-makers from the mainland capital
cities. Forget about costly trips to explore the outer reef; once you
are on the island, the reef is just metres away! On Lady Elliot Island,
you set the pace: Grab the latest bestseller and find your favourite
stretch of deserted beach, or take part in our program of daily
activities.
Our unique coral
attractions and visibility that regularly exceeds 20 metres makes Lady
Elliot Island one of the world's best scuba diving locations. Come face to face with
turtles, an amazing array of colourful coral and fish, and meet the
giant 'kites of the Sea' - the Manta Rays. Discover
one of the top dive and snorkelling sites in the world. Lady Elliot
Island is the first coral cay on the southern tip of the Great Barrier
Reef. Step off the beach and snorkel, swim or scuba dive in the world's
richest marine eco-system.
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. |
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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.
Scuba Diving,
Snorkelling, Glass Bottom Boats, Fish Feeding, Whale Watching (July -
October), Turtle Tours (October - April), Guided Reef Walks, Bird
watching, Reef Fishing, Reef Education Centre, Bar, Restaurant,
Entertainment, Dive Shop, Swimming Pool, Poolside Bar & Bistro,
Resort Shop, Children's Playground, Reef Rangers Kids Club (in school
holidays), Sports, Conference Area, Library, Public Telephone. |
