Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef, 80kms north-east of Bundaberg (north of Fraser Island). The island is regarded as one of the best snorkeling and diving destinations on the Great Barrier Reef and is famous for its unspoiled coral reef and amazing array of spectacular marine life including turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and the entire cast of Finding Nemo.
Lonely Planet voted Lady Elliot Island # 2 of “The 7 best beaches for snorkeling around the world” in February 2020. Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort provides a range of low key accommodation options ranging from 2BR Beachfront Units to our new Eco Cabins for those on a budget as well as two Glamping Tents for couples. The overnight rate includes: Buffet dinner and breakfast daily; One free glass bottom boat/guided snorkel tour per person; Free use of snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins); Snorkel lesson if required; Range of guided Island activities/tours; and Environmental management charge. Scenic flight transfers depart daily from Bundaberg, Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast, Brisbane (Redcliffe) and Coolangatta on the Gold Coast.
Majority of energy needed to run resort is gathered from solar panels on the island. Currently using more than 801 solar panels.
Partnered with Project Manta to conduct research on population, ecology and biology of manta rays.
Removing highly invasive plants and planting native coral cay species to make it more welcoming to migratory seabirds and sea turtles.