Lady Elliot Island
Diving Lady Elliot Island is the land-based equivalent to diving the Great Barrier Reef aboard a liveaboard. You can scuba dive with Manta Rays all year round at Lady Elliot Island Resort. It is a coral cay and the southernmost island within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
We have put together for certified divers this special Stay 3 Nights Stay|Dive Package.
Lady Elliot Island Resort is a highly sort out holiday destination location so we encourage you to plan ahead.
Note: Should you be looking for a longer stay on the island we can price up for you a package to suit your travel needs.
Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located 10km from the Australian continental shelf and situated at the southern end of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef, approximately 80 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg and nestled in between Fraser Island and Lady Musgrave Island. The island is small enough to walk around within 45 minutes and offers both excellent snorkelling and to diving to 30m. At certain times of the year you can encounter resident turtles, manta rays and whales. Over 100 individual mantas have been identified at the island along with unparalleled diversity of other marine life and coral reefs being all part of the Great Barrier Reef.
The dive sites are located in two sections being east and west of the island. The eastern side is a ledge with a depth range of 10-25m and three dive sites starting named the Blowhole, an L-shaped cave with an opening at 14m that comes out of the side of the ledge at 22m. The Tubes and Hiros Cave dive sites are further along the wall to the south. You will not be disappointed diving Lady Elliot Island no matter your diving experience.
Reef Units (Sleeps two or four)
Garden Units (Sleeps two or four)
Eco Cabins (Sleeps up to four)
The Diving
Being close to continental shelf there are frequent, and all year round sightings, of manta rays and other pelagics. Situated in a Green Zone the waters around the island contain a myriad of reefs and bommies which support a large and growing, diverse fish population and a number of resident turtles of all types.
Lady Elliot’s experienced PADI Dive Shop staff personally escort all dives. For Certified Divers, there are scheduled daily a minimum of two boat dives and optional night dives available subject to participant numbers and weather conditions.
Highlights
We can help you organise from a day trip through to as many nights you have available to stay on the island. Lady Elliot Resort offers a variety of accommodation types and the packages listed are great value but not limited to so please contact us to discuss your options.
Situated within a highly protected ’Green Zone’ Lady Elliot Island is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life and is known for its abundance of manta rays, turtles, amazing array of spectacular marine life and unspoilt coral reef.
3 Night Dive/Accommodation Package
Includes:
NB: Extra nights are available upon request, additional dives @ $95 per dive.
Dive Times: 7.15am & 1.00pm
*Dive times are subject to change due to weather conditions and demand
*Flights also available ex Brisbane (Redcliffe) & Gold Coast for additional $475 (per adult)
Located approximately 10 meters from the beautiful coral cay Lagoon, the Reef Units are the closest resort rooms to the Beachfront Dining Room. Arranged in blocks of three, they are ideal for couples or families, offering either a queen bed or a combination of a queen and bunk-style beds. Each unit features polished timber floors, ensuite bathrooms and a balcony to make the most of the island surrounds. The units are fan cooled and have a mini fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.
Situated within 20 to 30 meters walk from the Lagoon, the Garden Units are arranged in blocks of three and are ideal for couples or families, offering either a queen bed or a combination of a queen and bunk-style beds. Each unit features polished timber floors, ensuite bathrooms and a balcony set amongst the resort gardens to make the most of the resort views. The units are fan cooled and have a mini fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.
Three (3) of the nine (9) Garden Units have been designed as accessibility rooms to cater to the specialised needs of wheelchair users or guests with mobility issues. With an access ramp and larger bathrooms featuring wheel-in showers and handrails. For more information on our accessibility rooms please ask one of our friendly team members who will be happy to assist in making your accessible holiday dreams come true on the Great Barrier Reef.
Situated within 20 to 30 meters walk from the Lagoon, our newly upgraded Eco Cabins have solid walls, louvres for maximum air flow, a large front glass sliding door and shared bathroom facilities. The Eco Cabins sleep up to 4 adults and the Eco Family Cabin (1 only) sleeps up to 5 adults. Lighting and power points are available in every cabin as well as a ceiling fan. The deck is furnished with two chairs for added relaxation.
FLIGHT CHECK INS
Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Gold Coast airports.
Check-in opens: 50 minutes before flight
Check-in closes: 20 minutes before flight
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