Newsroom

Welcome to the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Newsroom.

This is your go-to source for our latest press releases, recent media features, and official updates. Stay informed with current stories highlighting our sustainability initiatives, guest experiences, and conservation efforts on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Media Releases

Lady Elliot Island Voted #1 Snorkelling Destination in the World by Lonely Planet! January 2025

Queensland Family Celebrates 20 Years of Pioneering Eco-Tourism on the Great Barrier Reef January 2025

Gold win for Ecotourism November 2024

Lighthouse Celebration Marks 150 years November 2023

Media Coverage

Reef and Retreat with Emporium Hotel Southbank COVE Magazine, March 2026

Lady of the Reef LOCALE Magazine, December 2025

Love Saves Paradise Gold Coast Bulletin, November 2025

7 News: Celebrating 20 Years 7 News, October 2025

Wallabies & Lions Island Visit 9 News, July 2025

City to reef: See the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip from a luxury Brisbane hotel QWeekend & TasWeekend, June 2025

Rescued Bird Relocated to Island Home 10 News, June 2025

A rare bird named Coconut, has been given the rockstar treatment 7 News, 5 June 2025

How one family rescued a lifeless Great Barrier Reef Island 4BC Breakfast

ABC Gold Coast – Amy Gash Interview

How to Enjoy the Great Barrier Reef Without the Crowds AFAR, April 2025

Paradise Found: Magic Awaits on Queensland’s Lady Elliot Island WE ARE EXPLORERS, January 2025

“Your heart starts to race” Discover Wildlife, January 2025

Link Airways: One Lovely Lady Issue 24, Dec 2024-Jan 2025