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Lady Elliot is a coral cay located on the southern tip of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef, 80kms north-east of Bundaberg, nestled between Fraser Island and Lady Musgrave Island. The island is situated within a highly protected ’Green Zone’ of the Marine National Park and is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life. Lady Elliot Island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving locations on the Great Barrier Reef and is renowned for its healthy coral reef and abundance of turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and the entire cast of Finding Nemo. Guests can snorkel straight off the beach and they don’t have to worry about stingers. There is so much to discover on Lady Elliot Island and there are plenty of activities on offer to help guests learn more about the island and its unique history, flora, fauna and incredible marine life. Green and Loggerhead turtles nest on Lady Elliot Island from November to March and hatchlings emerge between February and April. The peak Manta Ray season is May to August and Humpback whales migrate past the island from June to October. The island is also a very important seabird breeding site in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, peak season for the birds is September to April.
Die Lage des Hotels
Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay situated at the southern tip of the heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. We are located approximately 80 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg and nestled in between Fraser Island and Lady Musgrave Island. Lady Elliot is the closest Great Barrier Reef island to Brisbane, Queensland’s southern capital. The Island lies within a Marine National Park ‘Green Zone’ and forms part of Australia’s World Heritage Listed Area on the Great Barrier Reef. We offer daily flights from Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast, Bundaberg, Brisbane (Redcliffe) and the Gold Coast (Coolangatta) to Lady Elliot Island.
Zimmer / Unterbringung im Hotel
We operate a small unpretentious 43 room Eco Resort on Lady Elliot Island which strives to provide guests with a genuine eco-tourism experience. Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort offers a range of comfortable accommodation options, with each suite, tent, unit and cabin designed to minimise impact on the Island while enriching guest’s experience of the seasonal wildlife. The main goal is to provide guests with life changing moments and world class experiences through natural encounters both above and below the water. In keeping with the natural, eco-friendly lifestyle there are no TV's, telephones or radios and all rooms are fan-cooled (the 2BR Island Suites have an air-conditioned living area). The rooms are simple but comfortable and have everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Room types: 2 Bedroom Island Suites (5), Glamping Tents (2), Reef Units (13), Garden Units (11), Eco Cabins (12)
Gastronomie im Hotel
There is only one restaurant on Lady Elliot Island, the Beachfront Dining Room offers full buffet dining including a variety of tasty and wholesome dishes. Breakfast and Dinner are included in the overnight tariff. Enjoy the magical views from the lagoon deck or some quiet dining time on the western deck. Buffet lunch is also available. The Beachfront Café offers a selection of snacks and beverages including salads, burgers, coffee and alcoholic beverages. Situated within the Beachfront Dining Room, this is the perfect place to have lunch or an afternoon snack. The Lagoon Bar overlooks the reef and is the perfect place to wind down after a day’s adventure on the reef. It also has a variety of Cocktails, Australian & imported Beers, Wine and Spirits. *If you have any dietary requirements and/or medical conditions including food allergies, please inform Reservations at the time of booking
Sport und Unterhaltung
There is so much to discover on Lady Elliot Island and there are plenty of activities on offer to help you learn more about the island and its unique history, flora, fauna and incredible marine life. We have a dedicated Activities Team on Lady Elliot Island and we offer a range of free guided activities and tours daily. Given Lady Elliot’s status as one of the best snorkelling and diving locations in the world, exploring the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef is one of the main activities on the island. Guests can explore this amazing eco system by Reef Walking, Snorkelling or Diving. The Glass Bottom Boat/Guided Snorkel Tour is included in the price and we also have snorkel safaris and guided clear bottom kayak tours. And for those in search of games to pass the day away, the Eco Resort offers beach volleyball, soccer, table tennis and a pool table. A small selection of DVD's, books and board games are available in the Manta Lounge.
