What to pack for a visit to Lady Elliot Island

What should I pack for my trip? We have you covered! Read on for a thorough breakdown of what we recommend you bring for your time on the island, whether you are a day or overnight guest, and don’t forget your sense of adventure!

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What to pack for a day trip to Lady Elliot Island

  • Swimwear (this may also include a rash shirt)
  • Hat
  • Camera (an underwater camera such as a GoPro is also a great idea)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable footwear or reef shoes
  • A backpack or bag
  • Water bottle
Optional: A change of clothes | Hand sanitiser | Seasickness tablets if you are prone to sea sickness
 

What we provide

  • Towels
  • Reef walking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Lunch & complimentary tea, coffee & water
  • Mask, snorkel & fins
  • Short wetsuits (long available on request)
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What to pack for an overnight stay on Lady Elliot Island

  • Clothing (casual clothing, depending on the season you may wish to bring some warmer clothes for night)
  • Toiletries
  • Swimwear (you may wish to pack several pairs)
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera (an underwater camera such as a GoPro is a great idea)
  • Camera and phone chargers
  • Comfortable footwear or reef shoes
  • Water bottle
Optional: Shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, hairbrush and hairdryer | Hair care products as salt water can be tough on hair (e.g., leave in conditioner) | Medications | Hair ties or hair clips | Aloe vera gel | Hand sanitiser | Moisturiser | Lip balm | Raincoat | Socks for fins (if you are not used to wearing fins for extended periods of time, they may rub your feet, so socks are a life saver!) | Sea sickness pills if you are prone to sea sickness | A bag for any wet clothing upon departure | A small bag for day items | A book or kindle | Headphones for the plane trip
 

What we provide

  • Towels (bath and beach)
  • Reef walking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Mask, snorkel and fins
  • Wetsuits (available for hire at our dive shop)
  • Ear plugs
  • First aid
 

Save space by not packing

  • Heavy clothing
  • Towels
  • Valuable items and expensive electronics
  • Numerous pairs of shoes

** Please note, if you forget any essentials, our on-island gift shop stocks items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, sun shirts, T-shirts, bathers, sunscreen, aloe vera, aqua-ear, sea sickness pills, drink bottles, hats, sunglasses and more **