Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located on the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef and is one of the world's top diving and snorkelling sites. Just 80 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg off the Queensland coast, this rich marine eco-system includes a multitude of birdlife, reef fish and, at certain times of the year, whales and turtles. Lady Elliot offers simple yet comfortable accommodation in an idyllic reef location.

accommodation

Lady Elliot Island has four different accommodation styles. In keeping with the natural, eco-friendly lifestyle there are no telephones, television or radios and all rooms are fan-cooled. All linen is supplied and changed every third day.

Shearwater Rooms: are set in the gardens, located approximately 30 metres from the beach. Accommodation is in bunk style bed suitable for large families and groups of friends. All Shearwater rooms have private bathroom and wall fans. Room Capacity 6. Floorplan

Tent Cabins: are permanent safari-style tents with four bunk beds, polished timber floors, full power and lighting. Communal bathrooms are located no more than 30 metres away. Room Capacity 4. Floorplan

Reef Units: most of these units are furnished with a double bed and two bunk beds, making them ideal for families. Facilities include tea/coffee making and private bathroom. The majority of Reef Units are less than 10 metres from the beach. Room Capacity 4. Floorplan

Island Suites: beachfront location near the coral lagoon. These spacious one or two bedroom suites offer a separate bedroom and lounge areas. Facilities include tea/coffee making, mini fridge and private bathroom. Room Capacity 4-6. Floorplan

dining

Provided in the nightly tariff are buffet breakfast and dinner. Lunch can be purchased from the Poolside Bistro serving hamburgers, sandwiches and snacks.

facilities

Just for Kids: a Junior Reef Rangers Club for youngsters from 3 to 12 years operates during Queensland school holidays.

reef education centre souvenir shop PADI resort dive shop salt water pool beach volleyball court hot/cold showers and change room for day guests activities centre including library and marine creature displays

activities

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.

Free Activities: snorkeling whale watching turtle nesting & hatching bird watching novelty golf course guided day and night walks star gazing fish feeding cricket archery volleyball board games

Optional Activities: reef fishing scuba diving glass bottom boat rides

Diving & Snorkelling: Experienced divers and snorkellers can join one of the regular group dives, where 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

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 the 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 artifacts 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. The 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 the 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 the evening presentations in the Reef Education Centre.

Nature's Calendar
The circle of life on Lady Elliot Island turns in accordance with the rhythm set by Mother Nature. Every season brings new changes and fresh surprises … click here for more details

getting there

Lady Elliot Island is approximately 80kms north-east of Bundaberg off the Queensland coast.

By car - Drive to Hervey Bay or Bundaberg via the Bruce Highway (approximately 4 hours from Brisbane). Connect with daily Seair flights to Lady Elliot Island.

By Tilt Train - Queensland Rail offers a very fast Tilt Train service which operates daily between Bundaberg and Brisbane. Please note that recent Queensland Rail timetable changes means that guests will need to overnight in Bundaberg before flying to Lady Elliot Island.

By bus/coach - Express coaches from Brisbane to Hervey Bay and Bundaberg operate daily. Connect with Seair flight to Lady Elliot Island.

By air - Regional airlines fly from Brisbane to Hervey Bay and Bundaberg, where they connect with daily Seair flights to Lady Elliot Island.
Seair also operates daily charter flights from South East Queensland (pickups can be arranged from Coolangatta on Gold Coast, Brisbane and Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast) direct to Lady Elliot Island.