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On Lady Elliot Island, you set
the pace: Grab the latest bestseller and find your favourite stretch of deserted
beach, or take part in our program of daily activities.
Diving &
Snorkelling
Experienced divers and snorkellers can join one of our regular group dives,
where our 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. Dive sites are accessed either straight from the beach or via a
short boat ride. Visibility regularly exceeds 20 metres, with water temperatures
ranging between 18 and 27 degrees Centigrade.
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.
Don't forget to allow a
minimum of 12 hours surface time between diving and flying. Divers must produce
a C-Card and Log Book prior to diving. You can either bring your own gear or
hire everything you need from the Dive Centre.
Glass Bottom Boat
Tours:
A full commentary is provided as we drift over the wonders of the Great Barrier
Reef. A great way to see the majestic manta rays, dolphins and whales (in
season) without getting wet!
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 our 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 our 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 historical 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 from the beach
or reef edge.
Turtle Watching:
From November to February, Green and Loggerhead turtles come ashore at night to
nest. Our 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 our
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 our
evening presentations in the Reef Education Centre.
Just for Kids:
Most of our activities will appeal to every member of the family but we also
have a Junior Reef Rangers Club for youngsters from 5 to 12 years, which runs
during Queensland school holidays.
Other Activities
Include:
Try your hand at archery, volleyball, badminton, frisbees, ping pong, darts,
pool, cards and board games.
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