How do I get from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island?
The scenic flight from Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast to Lady Elliot Island takes approximately 40 minutes. Check in at the Lady Elliot Island counter at Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast Airport, Gate 2 in the main terminal. Please view driving map/directions HERE. Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure.
How much does it cost to go to Lady Elliot Island?
Reef Units
| 2021/2022 Rates | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Adult | $452 | $485 |
| Twin/Triple Adult | $349 | $369 |
| Quad Adult | $300 | $321 |
| Child (3 – 12 years) | $115 | $145 |
How do I get to Lady Elliot Island?
No, the only access to Lady Elliot Island is by aircraft and our Reservations Team will book the scenic flight transfer with your accommodation. The scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island is a spectacular start to your holiday!
Can you get to the Great Barrier Reef from Hervey Bay?
The Great Barrier Reef Day Trip departs daily from Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast or Bundaberg. Enjoy a gorgeous scenic flight en route to Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, a true coral cay island located on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.
Can you get to Lady Elliot Island from 1770?
Visit Lady Elliot Island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef departing from 1770 Agnes Water, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Gold Coast or Brisbane, you can fly to Lady Elliot Island for a day trip or longer stay in a variety of Lady Elliot Island reef accommodations.
How far is Lady Elliot Island Offshore?
46 nautical miles
Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. The island lies 46 nautical miles (85 km; 53 mi) north-east of Bundaberg and covers an area of approximately 45 hectares (110 acres)….Lady Elliot Island.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Region |
Is Lady Elliot Island in the Whitsundays?
The Great Barrier Reef’s most southerly island, Lady Elliot Island is quite distinct from the Whitsundays and North Queensland tropical islands as it is a coral cay situated in the heart of the reef. Due to its remote location, the only way to access the island is by air.
How long does it take to walk around Lady Elliot Island?
10. Lady Elliot Island can be conquered on foot. If you like to leave only footprints from your travels, how does walking around an entire island of the Great Barrier Reef sound? All you need is a pair of closed-in shoes (remember this is a coral cay, AKA sharp on bare feet) and 45 minutes to circumnavigate the island.
Can you walk around Lady Elliot Island?
There are two very different walks for you to consider; the Discovery Walking Trail and the Eco Walking Trail. The Eco Walking Trail incorporates the Climate Change Trail developed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort.
Where is Lady Elliot Island?
the Great Barrier Reef
Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay situated at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. We are located approximately 80 kilometers 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.
How do I get to Lady Musgrave Island from 1770?
So, there are only 2 boats that operate daily tours to Lady Musgrave Island. One boat departs from Bundaberg (with an optional shuttle service from Agnes Water & 1770), and one boat departs from 1770. Local flights to Lady Elliot Island depart daily from 1770, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.
How long is the boat trip to Lady Musgrave?
For the comfort and safety of our passengers, Reef Empress travels at 24 knots with travel time of just over two hours to the Lady Musgrave lagoon.
How long is the shuttle from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island?
Tours depart daily from Hervey Bay at approximately 8.10am and return at approximately 4.40pm. Flying time to Lady Elliot Island from Hervey Bay is approximately 40 minutes Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the ‘Add Booking Notes’ section of the shopping cart.
Can you take a boat to Lady Elliot Island?
There is no boat access to Lady Elliot Island, just an enjoyable scenic flight across the Great Barrier Reef of Australia departing from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast), Bundaberg as well as options from Brisbane and Gold Coast and now Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy.
What is a Lady Elliot Island Great Barrier Reef day trip?
The Lady Elliot Island Great Barrier Reef all inclusive Day Trip is the only one of its type in Australia. The visit allows you to view one of the most pristine sections of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from the air as well as from above and below the water all in one day.
What is included in a day on Lady Elliot Island?
This once in a lifetime day trip is all inclusive with return flights to Lady Elliot Island from Hervey Bay Airport, welcome drink, orientation tour, glass bottom boat tour, guided snorkel tour, snorkelling equipment, hot & cold buffet lunch, afternoon guided tour and use of island day guest facilities.