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Lady Elliot Island Australia
Fly-in manta ray sanctuary at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 15 sources
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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
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Environmental Management Charge - Official EMC amounts and effective dates
- 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
- Australian Government Home Affairs: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) - Visa and ETA entry requirement reference
- 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
- Bundaberg Regional Council: Bundaberg Regional Airport - Airlines servicing Bundaberg and airport basics
- Fraser Coast Airport: Airlines serving Hervey Bay Airport - Airlines servicing Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport
- Destination hero photo by Faith Mari Ardona - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@faithmariii