Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Southern Great Barrier Reef
HOME OF THE MANTA RAY
When it comes to snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, Lonely Planet has named Lady Elliot Island as the best snorkelling in the world (2025). This pristine coral cay located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef (Queensland, Australia), offers an unparalleled underwater experience that combines vibrant marine life, crystal-clear waters, and eco-friendly tourism.
Day Trip (approx. 7 hours to explore Lady Elliot Island) from Hervey Bay
Adult $545
Child (3-12 years) $399
Daily except Christmas Day (25 December)
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is one of only three island resorts located right on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It offers a spectacular island holiday destination and a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The island resort is very low-key and environmentally friendly, allowing you to encounter turtles, dolphins, a large variety of coral, fish and giant manta rays, and sea birds.
See giant Loggerhead & Green turtles nesting and hatching (Nov – Apr) and be surrounded by humpback whales (July – Oct).
Your Lady Elliot adventure is “self-guided”, with a myriad of tours and ranger guided activities for you to choose from. Participate in whatever you want, or if you wish to just spend your time snorkelling the reef – enjoy!
Day Trip includes:
- Return scenic flight departing 8.10am from Hervey Bay (approx. 40 mins)
- Approx. 7 hours to explore Lady Elliot Island, depart 4pm
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Island Orientation Tour
- Hot & cold full buffet lunch
- Glass bottom boat/guided snorkel tour
- Afternoon guided activity/tour
- Fish feeding in the Lagoon
- Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel & fins) & short wetsuit
- Towels, sunscreen & reef walking shoes
- Use of day guest facilities (storage & shower facilities)
- Environmental Management Charge
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