CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR WRAP UP 

Happy New Year to our guests, followers and readers! It has been a busy last few months for us out on the island with a high volume of nesting turtles, nesting seabirds and excited guests eager to explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef. 2022 will bring with it ongoing improvements to the resort and island as we continue our revegetation and take the next step in renovations, beginning with the Garden Units. 

In the last two months, two Blanket Octopus have been sighted in the waters off Lady Elliot Island. These Cephalopods are extremely elusive and spend their entire life in the open ocean. Both individuals sighted were females and displayed colourful capes encasing their tentacles. We believe that there have only ever been a handful of sightings at Lady Elliot, so each encounter is very special! The sighting gained international attention and was shared in a number of publications across the world and was featured on several Australian news channels. 

IMAGE CREDIT:  JACINTA SHACKLETON 

Our online gift shop has recently been restocked with a variety of new items including local and handmade goods created right here in Hervey Bay. You will find our new line of T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts, new drink bottles and a range of Lady Elliot themed items, great for gifts or as souvenirs from your visit! 

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort strives to lead by example in sustainability and environmentally friendly options. The business is a world-leading, award-winning ecologically sustainable tourism operator, dedicated to protecting and enhancing Lady Elliot Island, the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding communities. The work we have accomplished so far has involved hard work from many staff members and volunteers which are an integral part of the organisation. Here is a look at some of our goals moving into 2022 and the things that were achieved in late 2021. 

Recent achievements: 

Reef Check visit: Surveys were conducted on the reef and assistance was given to the team conducting Crown-of-Thorns Starfish and Drupella snail removal 

The first Lithium batteries were installed late last year in the Hybrid Solar Power Station

New signage has been installed across the island to better inform guests about the environment, flora and fauna, and available tours during their stay

Upcoming goals for 2022: 

Revegetation: Work has begun on the revegetation of the old airstrip on the western side of the island. This area will be slowly filled with Pisonia trees and other natives to increase nesting habitat for seabirds

 Griffith University collaboration: Students from Griffith University are assessing the impact of our eco-initiatives on guest behaviour

QUIZ TIME! 

Have you been keeping up with our weekly quizzes on our Instagram page? Each week we share #TriviaTuesday, a great way to learn more about Lady Elliot Island and the marine life that calls the island home! 

Below are the turtle nesting statistics as of the 15th of January 2022. Each morning, a turtle ranger walks a lap of the island, counting the number of tracks, turtles and nests. Each night during peak season, you will also find a turtle ranger on the beach ensuring turtles are not disturbed, plus answering any questions about the nesting process. 

ISLAND BLOG

Three new blogs have been added to our website including a wildlife calendar blog, nesting season information and a look into the scientific work conducted on the island. Upcoming blogs will feature our Managing Director and Custodian, Peter Gash and Astronomer and Astrobiologist, Professor Jonti Horner. 

HEAD OVER TO OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE

Did you know we have an interactive map available on our website? If you are considering an overnight stay this is a very useful resource when selecting a room type! 

A variety of new signage has been erected throughout the resort and across the island providing plenty of information for our guests! At the dive shop you can read about all of the tours we offer, in addition to checking the conditions before making your way over to the western side of the island 

Escape to the Southern Great Barrier Reef for the day and immerse yourself in the island surrounds.  Be sure to keep your eyes peeled from the second you take off as there is much to see on the flight, especially as you approach Lady Elliot Island. If you have been wanting to experience the reef, this is the perfect opportunity! 

VALID UNTIL 30 JUNE 2022

Package includes: 

• Return scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island (approx. 100 mins*)
• Island orientation tour and welcome drink 
• Glass bottom boat/guided snorkel tour
• Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel & fins) and wetsuits
• Buffet lunch
• Towels, sunscreen and reef walking shoes provided
• Use of day guest facilities
• Island tours and activities

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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.  

  The resort is heavily booked over the next ten 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.  It is also advisable to call our reservations team due to the ever-changing Covid-19 situation. 

If your intended travel dates are available on the calendar and you are ready to make a booking, we recommend to 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 reservations@ladyelliot.com.au

2022 OUTBACK TOURS  

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Click below for more information or contact the Seair Touring reservations team via email reservations@seairpacific.com.au or call +61 7 5599 4509 to reserve your seat now!