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LADY ELLIOT ISLAND, Queensland
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Lady Elliot Island, a coral cay,  is the first island on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, approximately 80kms north-east of Bundaberg off the Queensland coast.  Discover one of the top dive and snorkelling sites in the world where you can step off the beach and snorkel, swim or scuba dive in the world's richest marine eco-system.   This is not a luxury resort but is good all round value and less affected by the Dec-April wet season.
Lady Elliot/Fraser Island package - including flights from Hervey Bay
  
SPECIAL OFFERS:  Pay for 4 nights and 5th night is free
                                Pay for 5 nights and 6th and 7th are free
See Price Panel below                                                                                            Offers subject to availability
Getting to Lady Elliot Island

Lady Elliot Island operates regular scenic charter flights everyday from Bundaberg and Hervey Bay (luggage limit 10 kilos per person) and there are air links from Brisbane and other major cities to both towns, plus a fast Tilt Train link between Brisbane and Bundaberg. Hervey Bay is just over three hours drive north of Brisbane via the Bruce Highway and secure vehicle storage is available there from around A$5 per day.

About the Accommodation at Lady Elliot Island
At Lady Elliot Island we can offer the choice of three different accommodation styles:
 

Island Suites (5)

One and two bedroom beachfront units with a separate lounge area. Spacious and can take up to six people. Facilities include tea/coffee making, mini-fridge and private bathroom/toilet. The suites are cooled by a ceiling fan.
  

Reef Rooms (21) 
Most reef rooms are furnished with a double and two bunk beds, making them ideal for families. Facilities include tea/coffee making and private bathroom/WC.  The rooms are cooled by a wall fan. Most reef rooms are less than 10 metres from the beach. 


Tent Cabins (14)
Permanent safari-style tents offer all the comforts of home with four bunk beds, polished timber floors, full power and lighting. Communal bathrooms are located about 30 metres away. Tent cabins are mainly used by local divers on a budget and are not really recommended for international visitors.

All rooms are fan cooled and there are no televisions, radios or telephones to remind you of the life you've left behind. With the environment in mind, all linen is supplied and changed every third day. Fresh towels are available daily.

 
What to do on Lady Elliot Island ...
 
You can choose to chill out with a book on your favourite stretch of deserted beach or you can take advantage of the opportunities on offer for diving, bird watching, nature walks and exploring the reef. For serious divers, a number of courses are available and the island dive shop has a comprehensive range of hire equipment.

 
Diving and Snorkelling:
Experienced divers and snorkellers can join one of the regular group dives, where 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. 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. All overnight packages include free use of snorkel equipment.   More ...

Please Note:  Stinger Suits are not required to be worn in Lady Elliot's waters during the Australian summer months.
Reef Walking:
When the tide is low, you can venture all the way through the lagoon from the beach to the reef edge. You'll see a multitude of marine life as an experienced guide introduces you to the complexities of the reef eco-system.

 
Nature Walks:
Learn about the unique eco-systems on a coral cay during 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 old artefacts 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 of these magnificent creatures from the beach or reef edge.
 
Turtle Watching:
From November to February, Green and Loggerhead turtles come ashore at night to nest. 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 the 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 evening presentations in the Reef Education Centre.

Combine Lady Elliot with Fraser Island in a great value 5 day package
 
PRICES: Lady Elliot Island, Southern Queensland
Per person per night

 

 Standard: 1 Apr'08-16 Dec'08
30 Jan'09-31 Mar'09		 Peak:  16 Dec'08-29 Jan'09
9 Apr'09-13 Apr'09		 Truly
Ref
Twin Sole Use Twin Sole Use
Island Suite:  1 bedroom^^ A$247 A$293 A$263 A$310 852
Reef Room A$212 A$268 A$228 A$286 853
Tent Cabin/share facilities A$140 A$200 A$164 A$244 854
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Minimum 3 night stay between 20 December and 5 January
^^ Island Suites:  Minimum 2 night stay and triple share is not available in a 1 bedroom Island Suite. 
Child Policy:  Children under 3 are free.   Child rate applies age 3-12 and must be sharing with 2 adults.
All overnight rates include the following: 
 * Full buffet dinner and breakfast    * Use of resort facilities    * Free use of snorkelling equipment  * Guided reef walk 
* Guided turtle tour (in season)  * Guided bird tour (in season)   * Glass bottom boat trip - one per stay 
* Note~ all activities are subject to weather and tides
         ~ a Marine Park tax of approx. A$5 per person, per day for the first three days, is payable on arrival 
Please note that return airfares to Lady Elliot Island are not included in the above prices
Approximate cost of return air transfers from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg (subject to change without notice): Adult A$219, Child 3-12 A$119
Luggage limit 10 kilos per person. Storage of excess baggage is available. 
FREE NIGHTS: Pay 4 nights and 5th night is free; pay 5 nights and 6th and 7th nights are free!
(Free nights cannot be combined with other packages and do not apply during peak season.)
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