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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

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Destination Guide Sources For Lady Elliot Island

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Dive Sites and Map - Dive site list, depth ranges, visibility and water temperature guidance
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Snorkel and Dive - Snorkel trails overview, diving requirements, and flying-after-diving guidance
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Getting Here - Access by scenic flight, approximate flight times, and luggage limits
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority information - Green Zone zoning context and local no-anchoring guidance
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Nature's Calendar

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Dive Sites and Map - Dive site list, depth ranges, visibility and water temperature guidance
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Snorkel and Dive - Snorkel trails overview, diving requirements, and flying-after-diving guidance
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Getting Here - Access by scenic flight, approximate flight times, and luggage limits
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority information - Green Zone zoning context and local no-anchoring guidance
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Nature's Calendar

- Seasonality notes for mantas, whales, turtles, seabirds, and visibility windows

Bureau of Meteorology: Lady Elliot Island climate statistics - Monthly air temperature, rainfall, and wind statistics used for season planner

Queensland Health: RBWH Hyperbaric Medicine Service - Statewide hyperbaric service overview and contact details

Australian Government: Triple Zero (000) and 112 - Emergency calling guidance in Australia, including 112 from mobiles

Tourism Australia: Guide to Lady Elliot Island - High-level destination overview and access notes from the national tourism board

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Day trip (Bundaberg) details - Day trip logistics including very limited luggage allowance

Destination hero photo by Faith Mari Ardona - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@faithmariii