On Lady Elliot Island, you set the pace: Grab the latest bestseller and find your favourite stretch of deserted beach, or take part in our program of daily activities.

Diving & Snorkelling
Experienced divers and snorkellers can join one of our regular group dives, where our qualified dive staff will take you to their favourite reef sites - swim with the majestic manta rays at the Lighthouse Bommie, drift dive in the late afternoon at Encounters, or explore secret caverns at the Blow Hole and Hiro's Cave. Dive sites are accessed either straight from the beach or via a short boat ride. Visibility regularly exceeds 20 metres, with water temperatures ranging between 18 and 27 degrees Centigrade.

The lagoon area is ideal for novice snorkellers and you'll find enough tropical fish and colourful coral to keep you out there for hours. Snorkelling lessons for beginners are conducted in the pool.

Don't forget to allow a minimum of 12 hours surface time between diving and flying. Divers must produce a C-Card and Log Book prior to diving. You can either bring your own gear or hire everything you need from the Dive Centre.

Reef Walking:
When the tide is low, you can venture all the way through the lagoon from the beach to the reef edge. You'll see a multitude of marine life as our experienced guide introduces you to the complexities of the reef eco-system.

Nature Walks:
Learn about the unique eco-systems on a coral cay during our guided walks around the island. The itinerary changes every day to highlight the natural wonders of the beach and lagoon, the bird rookery, the lighthouse and the historical artefacts left behind by the guano miners. 

Whale Watching:
From June to October, the great humpback whales make their annual migration from the Antarctic to the warm waters off the central Queensland coast. You don't need to go out on a boat; just sit and watch the passing parade from the beach or reef edge.

Turtle Watching:
From November to February, Green and Loggerhead turtles come ashore at night to nest. Our guides will help you find the best vantage point without disturbing the turtles while they lay their eggs or the tiny hatchlings as they make their way to the water.

Fish Feeding:
A multitude of reef fish appear at the "fish pool" everyday, and our activities officer will show you how to hand feed them.

Slide Shows & Evening Lectures:
Learn more about the Great Barrier Reef and Lady Elliot Island during our evening presentations in the Reef Education Centre.

Just for Kids:
Most of our activities will appeal to every member of the family but we also have a Junior Reef Rangers Club for youngsters from 5 to 12 years, which runs during Queensland school holidays.

Other Activities Include:
Try your hand at archery, volleyball, badminton, frisbees, ping pong, darts, pool, cards and board games.