Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Approximately 80 kilometres northeast of Bundaberg and nestled in between Fraser Island and Lady Musgrave Island. Lady Elliot Island is the closed Great Barrier Island to Brisbane.
The Island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving destinations on the Reef and is a haven for manta rays, turtles, dolphins, reef sharks and humpback whales which migrate between May and November each year, and can be spotted daily. Lady Elliot Island is only 100 acres and is small enough to walk around in 45 minutes.
Visitor numbers are strictly limited to 150 overnight guests and 100 day guests. Small planes and boats provide guests with a more intimate experience.
Lady Elliot Island can be easily accessed via a scenic flight from Brisbane (Redcliffe), Gold Coast (Coolangatta), Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast or Bundaberg. We have some amazing tours on offer from day trips to 2 night package deals.
Minimum numbers apply. Limited availability.
WHAT DOES THE LADY ELLIOT ISLAND DAY TRIP INCLUDE?
Included in your Lady Elliot day trip reef adventure:
- Return scenic flight
- 6-7 hours to explore Lady Elliot Island
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Orientation / Island tour
- Combined glass bottom boat and guided snorkel tour
- Use of snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins & short wetsuit)
- Hot & cold full buffet lunch
- Fish feeding in the Lagoon Fish Pool
- Snorkel lessons (if required)
- Use of Day Guest facilities (including storage facilities, shower facilities, towels, sun screen, reef walking shoes)
- Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
WHERE IS LADY ELLIOT ISLAND LOCATED?
Lady Elliot Island is located on the magnificent Southern Great Barrier Reef and is the home of the Manta Ray! The waters surrounding Lady Elliot Island are exceptionally clear all year around with an average visibility of 20+ metres. Being on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef and 80km from the shore we don’t get any marine stingers so no need to wear those lovely stinger suits!
WHERE DO LADY ELLIOT TOURS DEPART FROM?
Day tours to Lady Elliot Island depart from 1770 airstrip Agnes Water, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast.
- 1770 Agnes Water: Helicopter flights to Lady Elliot Island depart Agnes Water 1770 airstrip daily on demand for day tours.
- Hervey Bay: Flights to Lady Elliot Island depart Hervey Bay daily for day tours, and for guests staying on the island.
- Bundaberg: Flights to Lady Elliot Island depart Bundaberg daily for day tours, and for guests staying on the island.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO LADY ELLIOT ISLAND?
Day-trippers, this is what you should bring to Lady Elliot Island: Your swimsuit, reef shoes, hat, sunscreen and camera or waterproof phone cover to make the most of your day on Lady Elliot Island. Towels are provided. Reef walking shoes (covered toes)/reef shoes are highly recommended. If you do not have any, you may purchase reef shoes from the Discover 1770 Holiday Shop, or we have some on the Island for guests to borrow. Lockers are available. The Discover 1770 Holiday Shop in Agnes Water has everything you’ll need.
CHECK IN for flights to Lady Elliot Island
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your departing flight to Lady Elliot Island
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE for daytrippers to Lady Elliot
Small backpack (max 4kg) or personal items eg. Handbag/purse, tablet or laptop in thin case, camera, coat/wrap. Items must be carried on the lap or put in the baggage compartment as there are no overhead lockers and there is no stowage facility under the seats.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT LADY ELLIOT ISLAND?
Many things are special about Lady Elliot Island and it is the home of the Manta Ray!
The waters surrounding Lady Elliot Island are exceptionally clear all year around with an average visibility of 20+ metres. Being on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef and 80km from the shore we don’t get any marine stingers so no need to wear those lovely stinger suits!
Lady Elliot Island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving destinations on the Great Barrier Reef. The Island is situated within the highest protection zone of the Great Barrier Reef and is a haven for marine life including manta rays, turtles, whales, dolphins, sharks and the entire cast of ‘Finding Nemo’ – over 1,200 different species of marine life can be found around the Island. From beginners to advanced snorkelers or divers, you will experience the true wonder of the Great Barrier Reef without the need for a long boat trip.
ACCOMMODATION ON LADY ELLIOT ISLAND
Accommodation on Lady Elliot Island varies from Eco units to Reef Units. Although we do recommend a minimum of 2 nights on Lady Elliot Island to truly experience this unique Island paradise, day tours allow visitors to experience one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World from the air, land and water… all in one day!
Book your overnight stays on Lady Elliot Island for as many nights as you’d like! Please just contact us for a quote detailing how many adults and/or children, specific dates, and how many nights you’d love to stay in paradise.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Flight Times
Flight times vary depending on weather, aircraft type and possible transit stops
All activities are subject to weather and tide conditions.
Payment
Payment is required to secure a booking. Prices are subject to change and will be advised prior to any payment being processed. Any other terms or conditions will be supplied at time of booking.
Changes and Cancellations
Any changes to booked dates must be made at least 7 full days prior to your departure date.
If tour is cancelled by us – you can choose a full refund, leave your booking “on hold”, or choose another date.
If tour is cancelled by you – 15% more than 48 hours and 100% inside 48 hours (of departure time) cancellation fee applies.
Refunds will not be accepted for cancellations that have already had a change of booked date.