Lady Elliot Island, Queensland, Australia.

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!



At Lady Elliot Island your can step right off the beach and snorkel, swim and dive in one of the world's richest marine eco-systems. 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.

From November to February, rare Green and Loggerhead turtles lumber up the same beach they were born on many years before to nest. From February to April thousands of baby turtles emerge from their sand nest to make their way to the sea.

Resort activities and facilities
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 offers you the choice of three different accommodation styles, all of which take full advantage of our unique natural wonders. All rooms are fan cooled and there are no televisions, radios or telephones to remind you of the life you've left behind.

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.

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.

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. The majority of reef Units are less than 10 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.