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Lady Elliot Island
Fly-in manta ray sanctuary at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 15 sources
Signature sites
Featured dive spots for Lady Elliot Island
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Visibility22 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Coral Gardens - Lady Elliot Island
Reef
Shallow Lady Elliot reef with coral cover and turtle sightings.
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Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentLight current
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Visibility20 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
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Visibility20 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdVery crowded
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Maori Wrasse Bommie - Lady Elliot Island
Reef
Compact west-side bommie with turtles, wrasse, and reef fish.
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Visibility20 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Reefy 2nd’s - Lady Elliot Island
Reef
Shallow coral-rich reef with turtles and dense tropical fish life.
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Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
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