DESCRIPTION
Visit one of the most beautiful islands in Australia – Lady Elliot Island – off the coast of QLD with an epic day trip to explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef! This Lady Elliot Island day trip package from Brisbane includes everything you’ll need to get to Lady Elliot. Return scenic air flights to the island offer stunning views of the reef and Australia’s eastern coastline from high above; something that’s truly unmatchable in terms of visual splendour.
Upon arriving on the island, you’ll have five hours to explore both Lady Elliot and the reef itself, with activities such as snorkelling, glass-bottom boat tours, guided reef walks and island orientation walks all on offer. How you wish to enjoy your time in this wonderful Great Barrier Reef environment is entirely up to you. Take some time out to sit back and enjoy the delicious lunch in these lovely surrounds, then take advantage of the guest facilities on the island to freshen up, take an afternoon Island Tour or perhaps hand-feed some fish in the expansive lagoon.
Tours depart around 6.30 am and will return around 4.30 pm. However you choose to spend your time, you’re guaranteed a comprehensive and enjoyable Great Barrier Reef experience with this package – so treat yourself to a picture-perfect escape and book your Lady Elliot Island day trip from Brisbane today!
Inclusions
- Hotel transfers (inner-city hotels only)
- Return scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island
- Orientation tour/welcome drink
- Glass bottom boat/guided snorkel tour
- Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel & fins) and short wetsuit
- Hot & cold buffet lunch including prawns, beer, wine and soft drink
- Towels, sunscreen and reef walking shoes provided
- Use of day guest facilities (storage and shower facilities)
- Fully guided tour
Exclusions
- Additional activities (eg diving) on the island
Itinerary
- 6.30am – Arrive at your departure point (Redcliffe Airport)
- 7.15am – Flight departs from Redcliffe
- 8.45am – Arrive at Lady Elliot Island
- 8.45 – 2.30pm – Orientation Tour, Welcome drink, Glass Bottom Boat / Guided Snorkelling Tour, Buffet Lunch with beer, wine and soft drinks, Fish Feeding in the lagoon pool
- 2.30pm – Flight departs Lady Elliot Island
- 4.00pm – Arrive at Redcliffe Airport
Highlights
- The Lady Elliot Island Great Barrier Reef Day Trip is the only one of it’s type in Australia
- The only day tour of it’s type in Australia
- View one of the most pristine sections of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from the air as well as from above and below the water
- One of the best snorkelling and diving locations on the Great Barrier Reef
- Guided tour on a glass bottom boat / guided tour
- Snorkel amongst the most amazing coral formations and marine creatures
- The coral gardens surrounding the island are a breeding and feeding area for the giant "kites of the sea" Manta Rays
- Aerial views of the Gold Coast, North & South Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island and Fraser Island
- Delicious hot and cold buffet lunch
Time
- Flights depart at 7.15am. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure (7am)
- Departs Lady Elliot Island at 2.30pm
- Return back to Redcliffe Airport at approximately 4pm
- Approx. 90 minute flight. Flight duration may vary depending on weather, aircraft type and possible transit stop
- Does not operate on Christmas Day 25th December
What To Bring
- Swimsuit
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
Additional Information
Conditions:
- Cost based on 2 or more passengers travelling. Single surcharge of $100 applies.
- Cannot be combined with other packages or specials
- Child age is 3-12 years inclusive
Please note:
- One light backpack only on all flights to/from Lady Elliot Island
- Please note day guests are only permitted to 4kg of baggage per person
- Items must be carried on the lap or put in the baggage compartment as there is no overhead lockers and there is no storage facilities under the seats
- All activities are subject to weather and tide conditions
- Travel insurance is recommended
- Please provide each passenger’s name in the booking note
- Must call to confirm availability prior to booking
- Flights are subject to change and may include transit stops
- Flight times vary depending on weather, aircraft type and possible transit stops
- All activities are subject to weather and tide conditions
- Includes fuel levy of $45 per person
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
