Lady Elliot Island Resort - Queensland
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On the vast Great Barrier Reef exists one true island paradise, Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort. This a popular National Park destination for families and leisure groups keen to explore this rich marine eco-system located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.
Be hands-on with nature at one of the top dive and snorkelling sites in the world. Lady Elliot Island is the first coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Step off the beach and snorkel, swim or scuba dive in the world's richest marine eco-system.
Lady Elliot Island Resort is a 42 hectare coral cay island located right on the Great Barrier Reef. This is where the Southern Great Barrier Reef begins and is within a 4 hour drive north of Brisbane. Access to the island is by short scenic flight from five locations. Daily flights are available from Coolangatta, Maroochydore, Hervey Bay or Bundaberg, with flights from Gladstone available Thursday to Monday. Day Tours or overnight stays are available. Resort facilities include four styles of accomodation, laundry, licensed dining room and bar, poolside bistro/bar, swimming pool, reef education centre and library, dive shop and resort shop, lockers and showering facilities for day guests.
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SALT WATER POOL
A salt water pool is situated in the centre of the resort accommodations adjacent to the resort boutique The pool is available for use by all guests between the hours – 7am to 9pm
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
A children's playground with slides and climbing equipment is situated adjacent to the Reef Education Centre.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURT
A beach volley ball court is available for use by all guests. Balls are available from reception at no cost.
RESORT SHOP BOUTIQUE
The resort shop sells a range of Lady Elliot Island Products, ranging from underwater camera’s through to clothing and wines.
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TOILET AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Hot / Cold Showers, change room facilities and public toilets are available to Day Guests and groups. These are situated adjacent to reception.
LOCKERS
lockers are avialable for reef visitors to use
BEACHFRONT CAFE
Snacks and beverages including a range of salads, burgers, coffee and alcoholic beverages. Situated within the beachfront dining room , this provides the perfect place to have lunch or afternoon snacks.
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BEACHFRONT DINING ROOM
Enjoy the magical views. Offers full buffet dining which can cater to any dietary requirements. A-la-carte dining is available for groups on request. Breakfast and Dinner are included in the overnight tariff.
Buffet style lunch $15 per person.
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BEACHFRONT LAGOON BAR
The lagoon bar overlooks the Great Barrier Reef and is the perfect place to wind down after a days adventure on the reef. Offers a wide variety of Cocktails, Australian & imported Beers, Wine and spirits. Pool Table.
Sunset Drinks
Watch the sunset over the Great Barrier Reef with a glass of bubbly. During our warmer months Aug to May experience our magical sunsets.
Cost $15 pp includes bubbly & nibbles book with reception.
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Accommodation Information:
ROOMS
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort offers a range of comfortable accommodation options, with each suite, unit, room and cabin designed to minimise impact on the island while enriching guests experience of the seasonal wildlife. The Resort was established 1984 when a series of prefabricated buildings were brought to the island and these buildings are still in use today.
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort has been undergoing renovations and refurbishment in 2008 with particular focus on the accommodation. The Suites, Reef Units and Garden Units have been painted throughout and now have queen size beds. The Suites and Reef Units have new furniture including Balinese style bedheads, bedside tables, wardrobe and mirror plus new bed linen.
All linen supplied and changed regularly.
ECO HUTS
Practical and economical budget accommodation on the Barrier Reef - The Eco Huts are roomy permanent safari-style tents with polished wooden floors. Each hut caters to four people with two sets of double bunk single beds in each. The huts are constructed with canvas ceiling and walls with a flysheet over the top for added shading and temperature control. All windows have fly screens and zip up canvas portions for privacy, in addition to privacy dividers mounted externally to all side windows. Electric lighting and power points are available in every cabin as well as a free standing fan. A small entry patio is furnished with chair and table for added relaxation. The power points are 240V for low power devices like camera chargers (see Australian plug format), Lockers are available on the island for valuables that you may want to secure.
All Eco Huts are situated within 20 to 30 metres of Sunrise Beach, close enought to be lulled asleep by sound of the waves at night. Some are close to the shady Pisonias ( eight of which are still the original ones from pre-guano-mining days) whilst others are situated with a more direct view of the ocean. During bird season the Eco Huts provide ideal viewing spots to observe the antics of the many birds nesting on the island, whilst enjoying the comforts of the accommodation.
Communal coffee and tea facilities are available as well as toilets, showers, washing machines, dryers and ironing needs.
SHEARWATER ROOM
Budget family accommodation on the Barrier Reef - Suitable for large families and groups of friends, Shearwater rooms can sleep up to six people in bunk-style single beds. Polished timber floors and large glass sliding doors add to the feel of the room. All Shearwater rooms have private bathroom and wall fan. 240V power points are available in the rooms for low power devices such as camera chargers (see Australian plug format)
Each room has a private balcony set with table and chairs for relaxing beginning or end to the day, or just to simply enjoy the surrounds. Rooms are set in the gardens, located approximately 30 metres from Sunrise Beach. The rooms are slightly elevated (three steps up) and this allows a greater sense of privacy as well as a better view of the gardens and wildlife. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of activity amongst the birdlife during the bird season, or if you are lucky you might spot a turtle laying eggs or hatchlings emerging during the turtle hatching season. (see nature event calendar for seasons).
Communal washing machines, dryers and ironing facilities are available.Communal coffee and tea facilities are available
REEF UNITS
Holiday accommodation on the Barrier Reef. Arranged in blocks of three, some of these units have just a queen bed but most of these units are furnished with a queen and a bunk bed comprising two singles, making them ideal for families. Polished timber floors, wardrobe space and a ceiling fan are available in every Reef Unit. Tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar fridge are provided, and each unit has several 240V power points for low power devices like camera chargers (see Australian plug format) There are also power points in the ensuited roomy bathroom which has shower, toilet and basin. Each unit has its own large balcony with patio furniture arranged so that you can make the most of the views, and this is enhanced by the fact that all the Reef Units are slightly elevated (three steps up).
The majority of Reef Units are less than 10 metres from Sunrise Beach, which means you are in an ideal position to watch the activities of the seasonal wildlife, be it migrating humpback whales, bird nesting, turtle nesting or turtle hatching season. ( see nature event calendar for seasons). No matter the time of year though, it is always the right season to watch spectacular sunrises over the lagoon or just watch the amazing differences to the view that the difference in tide makes.
Communal washing machines, dryers and ironing facilities are available.
ISLAND SUITE / 2 BEDROOM
Absolute beach frontage - comfortable accommodation on the Barrier Reef . This spacious suite accommodates up to four people. Spend time enveloped in the island experience on your own private balcony. In whale season humpback whales can be seen breaching on this particular side of the island. Enjoy your own separate airconditioned lounge with lagoon views over Sunrise Beach. In turtle nesting season (Nov to Jan) the adults come ashore to nest within a few metres of this suite, with the hatchlings emerging from the sand in February - March.
A kitchenette forms a centre point for private socials with new found friends at any time. The kitchenette consists of a bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and basin. The main bedroom (queen bed) has lagoon views while the second bedroom (two single beds) has island views. The two bedroom suite has a spacious bathroom which includes a shower, hairdryer and double 240V shaver plug point.
All rooms in the suite have several 240V power points for low power devices like camera chargers(see Australian plug format).
Other Resort Information:
CORAL GARDENS SUNSET RETREAT
The perfect place to relax on a hot afternoon, a short walk after a filling lunch, and then a superb shady spot to while away the afternoon. Or you could make this your base for an afternoon of snorkeling and lazing in the sun. Or this is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing drink at sunset. Every so often when the weather is fine the resort managers will lay on a champagne & nibbles sunset special - now that's a must - delicious snacks and champagne served to you by the managers in a casual setting whilst you can enjoy the scenery or a stimulating conversation.
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PADI DIVE RESORT SHOP
The dive shop provides for all your snorkelling and diving requirements. All dive gear is available for hire and Snorkelling equipment is available free of charge. A small range of products are available for purchase from the dive shop. A range of PADI Certified dive courses are available.
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REEF EDUCATION CENTRE
The reef education centre provides an area for guests and education groups to learn about the marine life and history of Lady Elliot Island. Featuring Information boards, interactive display, Informative videos.
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RUNWAY
The runway at Lady Elliot Island runs in 17/35 direction, 10 degrees off magnetic north and is made from hard based coral with a layer of natural grass irrigated nightly by the WWTP system. The runway is only used during daylight with a portable lighting system used on rare occasions for night operations. The turf provides a great place for a game of cricket or a place to practice your golf swing and is a haven for the bird life which is accustomed to the air traffic. As in integral part of the island landscape the runway blends in and a red flashing light or an occasionally audible horn is used to caution crossing guests that a plane is approaching or about to depart. With beaches at each end of the runway there are no obstacles for pilots to consider except waves on a windy day, and the runway provides an aircraft carrier experience for each and every guest visiting the island. It is still the only true "Great Barrier Reef Airstrip" as there is only one Coral Cay on the whole 2500 km GBR that has an airstrip on a cay and will probably be the only ever in view of tight regulation.
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Location Information:
At Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef, you can step off the beach and snorkel, swim or dive in an underwater holiday world of brilliantly coloured species of marine life, or just simply relax and soak in the natural island atmosphere. The lagoon protects and nurtures the curiosity of the beginners while a little further out experienced snorklers and divers descend to see the coral sea.
Lady Elliot Island is one of only six island resorts on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, and one of only three with direct flight access to the island airstrip. The island is located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in the highest possible classification of Marine National Park Zone by GBRMPA. Lady Elliot is an island teeming with life and live corals, famous for a resident population of 40 Manta Rays which form the iconic logo of the island.
Tour the reef in a glass bottomed boat, learn to scuba dive, feed the fish, take a guided reef walk or stroll to a deserted beach and live the dream. With exceptionally clear water year round, you may encounter turtles, dolphins and a large variety of coral, fish and giant manta rays. If you are there for the right season you may see birds nesting, turtle hatchlings emerging from the sand or migrating humpback whales blow and breech.
The Lady Elliot Island - Daytrip & Scenic Flight is a unique way to experience the surrounds of the island. On offer is a daytrip to the wonderful Great Barrier Reef which includes spectacular return scenic flights that will take you breath away and reward you with an experience not be forgotten.
4 Nights to explore 2 unique world heritage listed areas;
Lady Elliot and Fraser Island Experience.
Experience the best of two magnificent World Heritage listed areas in this unique 5 day trip departing Hervey Bay. Visit majestic Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef and explore spectacular Fraser Island with The Fraser Island Company.
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MANTA RAY BEACH
On the northern side of the island, this is an ideal spot to see the mantas flipping the edge their wings on the surface of the water as they glide by.
SUNRISE BEACH
The ideal spot to see a spectacular sunrise, or just enjoy a great relaxing morning in the sun.
SUNSET BEACH
On the western side of the island, this beach is one of the best places to view the sunset. During the day it is and excellent spot for snorkellers to start their meanderings, or for sunworshippers to get that tan in the afternoon.
TURTLE BEACH
Turtle beach runs along right in front of the resort. If you are there at the right time of year - see the natures calendar - you could be lucky enough to either see the turtles laying their eggs or witness the miracle of new life with a turle hatching,
WHALE WATCHING BEACH
Enjoy a great afternoon with chance to watch Humpback Whales and Pilot Whales passing by. They are often in a playful mood, tail slapping the water, breeching or spy hopping. Please note that whale watching is a seasonal activity.
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