AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDS  | CORAL, CROCS & ROCKS EXPEDITION | RAY XPA

 AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDS

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort has taken out our first national win at the Australian Tourism Awards receiving a bronze award for ecotourism! 

Congratulations to Murray River Walk for taking out Silver and Tasmanian Walking Company for taking out Gold and entering into the 'Hall of Fame'.

"This award recognises many years of work, effort, dedication and persistence by our remarkable Team of passionate and committed people that have been involved with us over the years on this journey, past and present.

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort allows families and people to come out for a holiday to enjoy and relax in an amazing natural environment and explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef"

- Peter Gash, Managing Director of Lady Elliot Island 

ONCE IN A LIFETIME 'CORAL, CROCS & ROCKS' EXPEDITION

We’re so excited to unveil our new one off 'Coral, Crocs & Rocks' package with Australia Zoo!

We’re giving YOU the chance to visit the Great Barrier Reef, the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve and other iconic Queensland landmarks, like Cobbold Gorge and the remarkable Undara Lava Tubes! Snorkel with turtles, help with crocodile research, and tour gorge-ous remote areas... But that’s not all!

You’ll see these beautiful areas from above in your very own private aircraft, chartered for the length of the trip. Get in fast, spaces are extremely limited! 

TURTLE SEASON 

The end of the turtle nesting/hatching season is fast approaching. There have been 125 confirmed turtle nests, 1,979 total tracks and approximately 1,800 confirmed turtle hatchlings!

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP TURTLES FOR SEASONS TO COME

Globally, turtle populations are declining. Here are some ways that you can help if you visit Lady Elliot Island during turtle nesting or hatching season (November - May):

• Minimise the amount of artificial light in the resort by turning off room lights (inside and out) and by keeping your curtains drawn. This will prevent turtle hatchlings becoming lost in the resort.

• Never interfere or handle turtle hatchlings without qualified supervision and most importantly never place a turtle hatchling directly into the water. Inform a staff member if you are concerned about their wellbeing, but otherwise stand back and enjoy the spectacle.

• Don’t litter on land or in the ocean.

• Participate in the turtle education activities during your visit.

• Support a turtle conservation organisation.

Photo credit: Emma Norgren & Ben Southall 

SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF LOCAL ICONS UNITE FOR MANTA RAYS  

To celebrate the beauty and ingenuity of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and its citizens, raise awareness of the majestic manta rays with Project Manta and spread the word about two of the best kept secrets on the Great Barrier Reef, Bargara Brewing Company in partnership with Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are excited to announce the release of ‘RAY XPA’.

Ray XPA is an Extra Pale Ale (5.0% abv), a new world style of beer that accentuates a sub-tropical flavour through its use of specially selected hops exhibiting delicate notes of grapefruit, honeydew melon and kafir lime. The restrained use of malted barley enables the hop characteristics to shine and results in an extra pale beer with a unique, yet seasonable hoppy flavour.

“Every beer label encourages consumers to get behind #projectmanta and will educate people about the importance that the Great Barrier Reef and its inhabitants play for the future of the planet. It is important that we support local businesses in our region, so we are pleased to be on board with the Bargara Brewing Company with Ray XPA" - Peter Gash, Managing Director/Custodian of Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort.

Indulge yourself with a double 'RAY' encounter on Lady Elliot Island!

BECOME A CITIZEN OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

Often it feels like the challenges that face our Reef and planet are too big to tackle. The kind of change required is immense, but it is only when we act en masse that we can make this kind of change. If enough of us get involved, we can show what is possible for the reef and the planet. 

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort strongly support the Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef and its enormously important mission. 

“The actions of people across the planet will define the future of the Great Barrier Reef” – Andy Ridley, Founder of Earth Hour & CEO Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef

Photo Credit: Michael Smith – Into the Wild Photography