Lady Elliot Island
March 25th 2008 22:41
Lady Elliot Island - also affectionately known as "The Lazy Lady" - is situated on the world famous Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. The island has its own airstrip that is located on the eastern side and flights (three daily flights) from nearby Hervey Bay takes just approximately 40 minutes.
The island, which is 100 acres in size, is a true Coral Cay which has evolved over thousands of years and is an important sea-bird and turtle rookery site.
For those planning their honeymoon, Lady Elliot Island is perfect for rest and relaxation while the more adventurous types including water sport lovers will find the snorkelling and scuba diving facilities offered to be top-notch. It is also likely that you will 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.
Guest numbers are limited on the island and this allows first hand experiences of nesting birds - some 50 species including the unique Red Tailed Tropic Birds. Green and loggerhead turtles come ashore between November and March and lay their eggs and after the incubation period - normally eight weeks - gives you the unique opportunity to see the turtles hatchlings scurrying to the ocean.
Shopping online for the best holiday package/tour of the island is easy and you are sure to find something that will best suit you. Try Lady Elliot Island Resort and Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort for some of the best deals.
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