Most visitors reach Lady Musgrave Island via Bundaberg (Queensland) and a same-day boat transfer to the reef.

Fly into Brisbane (BNE) for international arrivals, then connect to Bundaberg (BDB) on a domestic flight or drive north to the Bundaberg region.
From Bundaberg, reef tours depart from Bundaberg Port Marina at Burnett Heads. Plan to arrive the day before if you have a fixed reef booking.
Alternative departures can be arranged from Agnes Water/Town of 1770 with select operators, which can suit travelers already road-tripping the Capricorn Coast.

Because crossings are weather-dependent, it is smart to schedule the reef day early in your trip and keep a buffer day for reschedules.

On the mainland, a rental car is the simplest way to connect Bundaberg, Bargara, Burnett Heads, and nearby attractions. Taxis and local shuttles exist but can be limited early morning.

Most visitors reach Lady Musgrave Island via Bundaberg (Queensland) and a same-day boat transfer to the reef.

Fly into Brisbane (BNE) for international arrivals, then connect to Bundaberg (BDB) on a domestic flight or drive north to the Bundaberg region.
From Bundaberg, reef tours depart from Bundaberg Port Marina at Burnett Heads. Plan to arrive the day before if you have a fixed reef booking.
Alternative departures can be arranged from Agnes Water/Town of 1770 with select operators, which can suit travelers already road-tripping the Capricorn Coast.

Because crossings are weather-dependent, it is smart to schedule the reef day early in your trip and keep a buffer day for reschedules.

On the mainland, a rental car is the simplest way to connect Bundaberg, Bargara, Burnett Heads, and nearby attractions. Taxis and local shuttles exist but can be limited early morning.

Lady Musgrave Island

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around