Lady Elliot Island

Sitauted 85 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg, Lady Elliot Island is the most southerly island within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. One of only 6 island resorts on the Great Barrier Reef, Lady Elliot Island is teeming with life.

Famous for its resident population of 40 Manta Rays, Lady Elliot is home to 19 dive sites including Lighthouse Bommie, Coral Gardens, Moiri and Shark Pool - with excellent visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres. A fully equipped dive centre on the island caters for all interests and abilities - offering resort dives for the beginner through to advanced dives for the qualified.

Sea turtles including the endangered Loggerhead Turtle also nest on Lady Elliot during the summer month from late afternoon through until early morning from November to January. Baby turtles called 'hatchlings:' can be seen scampering to the ocean from January until April usually under the cover of darkness.

The resort, located on the beachfront offers a low-key friendly atmosphere, which allows you to escape the usual pressures of every day life. The resort caters for just 100 guests and allows you to get back to nature away from the crowds and hectic pace of major tourist areas.