A day full of fun and excitement (we were lucky it was not raining or cold that day). If you are not used to flying in a small plane be warned and bring a small plastic bag with you. Snorkeling in the clear ocean water (and later in the lagoon) was so exciting. We came very close to a huge manta ray, turtles and lots of colourful fish.Next time we will stay overnight. One day isn't long enough.
The island is small and beautiful. Snorkelling was amazing and something I hadn't done before. Instructions were very clear and the reef, fish, turtles and even a small shark were so close. The plane ride was smooth and lunch lovely. I wish we had stayed overnight so we could have enjoyed it all for a bit longer as a day trip flys by.
The day started with a magnificent scenic flight departing from the Hervey bay airport. The staff at the lady elliot made us feel very welcome. Towels and snorkeling gears are all provided there. The snorkeling and glass bottom boat tours are just amazing!!! The corals are beautiful and lpts of fish!!! We saw a few turtles as well. We have also seen different kinds of birds nestled on this island. There is no courtesy transfer between the accommodation and the airport, so we had to arrange our own transportation. Amd the buffet lunch at the lady elliot resort can be improved. After all, its an amazing coral island that I wish I could go back there one day and spend more time.
My wife and I enjoyed one of the best day trips that we have ever had. We took the 2 hour flight on the Cessna caravan 12 seater plane from Broad beach. Our host was Marty who went more than the extra mile to ensure that we had a great time. All the snorkelling equipment was provided in the cost as was the lunch on the Island. The trip on the plane with our very competent pilot was a joy. My wife was very nervous about flying but was put immediately at ease by Marty and the pilot. So much so that she said that she didn't know what she had been afraid of. The facilities on Lady Elliot Island are second to none and it is superb to see the respect shown by the company re the preservation of the Great Barrier reef, whilst enabling visitors to have a brilliant time. This trip can be done from other departure points much nearer the Island if you want. Look up the web site. If you are lucky you will get Marty as your guide. He was a fantastic down to earth bloke with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the reef and its fish. More than that when we returned my wife casually asked about the Versace Hotel in Surfers Paradise. At the end of the day instead of just dropping us off at our hotel as per contract Marty took us and another couple to the Versace hotel for photographs and afterwards left us back to our hotel in his own car. This added another hour to his working day for no extra payment. He is a top drawer bloke and a joy to meet. He made a fantastic day totally unbeatable. Give it a go! you wont get the better of this trip.
A wildlife paradise only 40 min flight from Hervey Bay. Stunning beaches, clear water, good snorkeling, decent bird life and a nice restaurant. Will definitely return!
I visited this island back in June 2013 with an office colleague and my Mum. We took a flight from Redcliffe airport and they dropped us back home by 5:00 pm. What a beautiful day! I could not take enough pictures of the beautiful scenic flight and the blue waters around this island. It's a gem in the precious great barrier reef. This trip became the highlight of my mum's life who was visiting me from overseas.
These folks put on a fantastic day trip with superb service. We were picked up at the hotel in a limo and driven (35 minutes) to Redcliffe airfield. Our outstanding guide Adam met us there. Went on a spectacular 90 minute flight in a 10 seater Islander twin prop aircraft. Upon arrival picked up snorkel gear and headed out on a glass bottom boat and snorkeled for an hour and a half. Then had a first class buffet lunch with bevvies. We then had two hours at our discretion - snorkeled and walked around this very small but full of life island. Snorkeling we saw everything, all sorts of colourful fish, a giant turtle, a manta ray and a great reef shark ( he was a surprise and a bit close). Then flew back to Redcliffe where a limo awaited and took us back. Tip: wear a shirt when snorkeling, sun tan lotion isn't enough. Outstanding value, first class service, worth every penny of the $ 698 pp. Cudos to Adam.
an amazing day! worth the cost - staff were super friendly and helpful and the scenery is unlike any other. make the trip you wont regret it!
amazing day trip including scenic flight and snorkelling - definitely worth to stay overnight, go diving, and just enjoy the island!
One of the best tours. Cannot asked anymore.旅行从接近40分钟的飞行开始,看着不可靠的小飞机,碰上了很可靠的机长,你要考虑的就是如何做到完美的航拍了~到了小岛,可以先围观孵蛋的小鸟。自带或者租借好设备后,就可以下水探索另外一个世界了~~午饭好吃~导游的小哥帅气