Lady Elliot Island

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.

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.

Resort activities and facilities

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. 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.

Accommodation

Lady Elliot Island Resort offers you the choice of three different accommodation styles, all of which take full advantage of our unique natural wonders.

Island Suites - Beachfront
These spacious units accommodate four people with separate bedroom and lounge areas. Facilities include tea/coffee making and private bathroom. All linen supplied and changed every third day.

Reef Units
Most of these units are furnished with a double and two bunk beds, making them ideal for families. Facilities include tea/coffee making and private bathroom. All linen supplied and changed every third day.

Shearwater Rooms
Suitable for large families and groups of friends, Shearwater rooms can sleep up to six people in bunk-style single beds. All Shearwater rooms have private bathroom and wall fans. Rooms are set in the gardens, located approximately 30 metres from the beach. All linen supplied and changed every third day.

Tent Cabins
Our permanent safari-style tents offer all the comforts of home with four bunk beds, polished timber floors, full power and lighting. All linen supplied and changed every third day.

All rooms are fan cooled and there are no televisions, radios or telephones to remind you of the life you've left behind.

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