No images? Click here WHALE HELLO THERE! We are getting very excited about the upcoming Humpback Whale migration up the East Coast of Australia! Between June and October, Lady Elliot Island comes alive with the spectacular acrobatic displays of the majestic humpback whales. These charismatic animals migrate north, over 5,000km to the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef after a summer of feeding on krill in Antarctic waters. Their journey attracts thousands of visitors who watch in awe as the whales breach, roll their gigantic bodies, and slap their fins and tails on the water's surface. Regular sightings occur on our scenic flights, from the glass bottom boat, whilst snorkelling or diving and from the Island's beaches. Almost daily during the season, whale songs can be heard under the water while swimming, snorkelling, and diving around Lady Elliot Island. Photo credit: Michael Smith, Into the Wild Photography, Hervey Bay WHALE WATCHING ON THE FRASER COAST Make sure to visit Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast this Whale Season for the ultimate Whale Watching experience! Hervey Bay’s status as one of the best whale-watching destinations in the world was officially recognised in October 2019 when the region was chosen as the first Whale Heritage Site declared by the London-based World Cetacean Alliance. A Hervey Bay whale-watching experience is vastly different from most of the world because here the whales are playful and inquisitive, and not migrating. The interactions between the whales and the watchers on the boats are up-close and personal, creating memories that last a lifetime. Check out the awesome fleet of vessels offering eco-certified tours that operate from Urangan during the season. Photo Credit: Visit Fraser Coast ISLAND BLOG Keep up to date with our Island Blogs! Covering unique marine sightings, Red-Tailed Tropic Birds, Revegetation Program updates and so much more! Head on over to our website for some happy reading! Traveller's Choice Tripadvisor Award Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort has been recognised as a Tripadvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner! This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travellers around the globe, having earned great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. This achievement puts Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort into the top 10% of hotels worldwide! A big THANK YOU to our wonderful guests who provide their feedback from their stay on Lady Elliot Island! TOURISM INDUSTRY ACTIVATION AND REEF PROTECTION Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is partnering with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to keep an ‘Eye on the Reef’ and ensure our reef is in the best possible condition for our guests! The Tourism Industry Activation and Reef Protection Initiative provides funding for our staff to protect and conserve the Reef through Eye on the Reef surveys and the removal of coral-eating Crown of Thorns (COTS) and Drupella snails! We have just passed the halfway mark and our Team has been BUSY! With over 35 days of work protecting our reef with Eye on the Reef surveys and removing COTS and Drupella, they have managed to remove the below from the surrounding Lady Elliot Island reef. This initiative was made possible by funding through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority as part of the Australian Government’s COVID Recovery and Relief Fund. Copyright Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA), Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Check out our team in action below! 2 BEDROOM BEACHFRONT UNIT RENOVATIONS As part of our Resort Renovation Plan, our team has begun renovating our 2-bedroom Beachfront Units this month! By September 2021 all Beachfront Units will be completed with a fresh new look! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for before and after photos. AVAILABILITY CALENDAR Our basic but comfortable 44 room eco-resort will offer you an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and explore the pristine Southern Great Barrier Reef. With international borders remaining closed we continue to see a very high number of locals wishing to #holidayherethisyear The resort is heavily booked over the next 6 months with very limited availability and high demand. To secure your stay at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort we highly recommend you check our online availability calendar on our website first. If your intended travel dates are available on the calendar and you are ready to make a booking, we recommend you contact our reservations team via phone on 1800 072 200 to confirm the dates are still available as availability can change rapidly at this time. Alternatively, once you have checked the availability calendar and you would like to arrange a booking or would like a quote, please email our friendly reservations team on [email protected] Turtle season is the time of year that we see both Green sea turtles and Loggerhead turtles making their way out of the water and up onto our beaches to deposit their eggs into the sand. The season begins each year in late October and extends until roughly April or May (inclusive of hatchlings). Escape to Lady Elliot Island to observe and encounter our resident turtles both above and below the water and learn about our conservation efforts underway to protect these vulnerable species! VALID FOR TRAVEL: 15 JANUARY 2022 – 31 MARCH 2022 | SALE PERIOD: 4 MAY – 1 JULY 2021
2021 OUTBACK TOURSExplore the best of Queensland this year! With the desire to #holidayhere and #exploreyourbackyard, these tours are filling up quickly! Travelling in a Seair Touring Cessna Caravan Aircraft, your group will be flown to some of the most iconic places in Queensland and Australia. Guided by your knowledgable pilot, expert commentary and local knowledge will bring Outback Australia and its rich history to life. Click below for more information or contact the Seair Touring reservations team via email [email protected] or call +61 7 5599 4509 to reserve your seat now! 2021 TOURS 3-day Outback Adventure Experience some of the most remote and iconic parts of Australia in 2021 on Seair Touring’s 3-day Outback Adventure! 2021 DEPARTURE DATES 22 May - SOLD OUT 19 JUNE - SOLD OUT 10 JULY - SOLD OUT 24 JULY - SOLD OUT 3-day Outback 2 Reef #exploreyourbackyard in 2021 and experience the best of Queensland on Seair Touring’s 3-day Outback to Reef Adventure! 2021 DEPARTURE DATES 15 SEPTEMBER - 10 SEATS AVAILABLE 8 OCTOBER - 10 SEATS AVAILABLE
4-day Ultimate QLD Experience Explore the highlights of Outback Queensland in 2021 on Seair Touring’s 4-day Ultimate QLD Experience! 2021 DEPARTURE DATES 28 May - SOLD OUT 28 September - SOLD OUT |