Visit one of the most beautiful islands in Australia - Lady Elliot Island - off the coast of QLD with an epic day tour to explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef! This Lady Elliot Island day tour package from Brisbane includes everything you'll need to get to Lady Elliot Island without having to organise a thing. Return scenic air flights mean you'll not only have transport to the island but also get some 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 Island and the reef itself, with such activities 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 buffet lunch with champagne in these lovely surrounds, then take advantage of use of all the guest facilities on the island to freshen up - or perhaps hand-feed some fish in the expansive lagoon.
Tours depart at approximately 7:15am and will return around 4:30pm. However you choose to spend your time, you're guaranteed a comprehensive and enjoyable reef experience with this package - so treat yourself to a picture-perfect escape and book online today!
Note
- Please note, a minimum of 2 adults is required for this experience
Inclusions
- Return 'Scenic' Air Transfers
- 5 hours to explore Lady Elliot Island and the Reef
- Welcome Drink on Arrival
- Orientation/Island Tour
- Combined Glass Bottom Boat/Guided Snorkel Tour
- Guided Reef Walk at Low Tide (tide dependent)
- Buffet Lunch (hot & cold buffet including fresh prawns, champagne, wine, beer & soft drink)
- Fish Feeding in the Lagoon Fish Pool
- Use of Snorkel Equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Fins & Wetsuits)
- Snorkel Lesson in the Resort Pool (if required)
- Use of Day Guest Facilities (Storage Facilities, Shower Facilities, Towels, Sunscreen, Reef
Walking Shoes)
- Fully Guided Tour
- Hotel Transfers (limited areas apply)
- Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
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
- The above itinerary may be subject to change. Flight times indicative. May include transit stops and dependent on weather.
Highlights
- The Lady Elliot Island Great Barrier Reef Day Tour is the only one 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 Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island and the Fraser Coast Region
- Delicious buffet lunch
Time
- Check in Redcliffe Aerodrome located on Wirraway Drive, Kupparing. Pilot will meet directly in front of amenities block (Lane 4)
- Departure from Redcliffe at 7:15am, returning at approximately 4:00pm
- Flight time is 90 minutes
What To Bring
- Swimsuit
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
Additional Information
- One light backpack only for all day tours (max 4kg)
- All activities are subject to weather and tide conditions
- Travel insurance is recommended
- Please provide each passenger's name and contact details in the booking note
- Cancellation fees apply
- No flights available Christmas day
- Tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to operate
Cancellation Policy
- No Cancellation Fee applies if the booking is cancelled outside of a 24 hours prior to departure.
- 100% cancellation fee applies if the booking is cancelled after 4:00pm the day prior to travel.
- 50% cancellation fee applies if the booking is cancelled before 4:00pm the day prior to travel.
- Day guests please be aware that Lady Elliot Island cannot be responsible for the weather. Should weather conditions result in cancellation of the tour, you will be able to transfer your trip to another date at no additional cost. If your travel plans do not allow you to postpone, a full refund will be issued. Please note that weather conditions may vary whilst on the Island and result in cancellation of water activities. Once the day trip has commenced no refund will be issued.
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 experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice