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Lady Musgrave Island

A Southern Great Barrier Reef lagoon day trip with manta bommies, turtle encounters, and a wild coral cay walk

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 13 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Lady Musgrave Island

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

13 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

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

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service: Lady Musgrave Island camping - Camping rules, seasonal closure (Feb-Mar), site limits, facilities, and island location
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service: Capricornia Cays safety advice - Visiting safely guidance including water temperature ranges, stingers, and communications
Queensland Government: Camping fees - Queensland Parks camping fee schedule used for Lady Musgrave Island permit estimates
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Environmental Management Charge - EMC rates and scheduled rate change from 1 Apr 2026

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

13 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

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

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service: Lady Musgrave Island camping - Camping rules, seasonal closure (Feb-Mar), site limits, facilities, and island location
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service: Capricornia Cays safety advice - Visiting safely guidance including water temperature ranges, stingers, and communications
Queensland Government: Camping fees - Queensland Parks camping fee schedule used for Lady Musgrave Island permit estimates
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Environmental Management Charge - EMC rates and scheduled rate change from 1 Apr 2026

- Tour logistics including vessel size and typical travel time to the reef

DiveJourney: Manta Bommie dive spot page - Internal slug reference for DiveJourney spot linking

Bundaberg Regional Council: Bundaberg Airport - Airport location and regional access information

Rome2rio: Bundaberg Airport to Burnett Heads - Ground transfer distance estimate between BDB and Burnett Heads

Australian Government Home Affairs: Visa finder - Official entry requirement starting point for Australia visitor visas

1770 Reef Eco Tours - Alternative departure option from Town of 1770 for Lady Musgrave Island tours