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We were proud to be represented at the recent Ecotourism Australia Global Sustainable Tourism Summit. Our Island Custodian Amy Gash joined the "Turning Purpose into Profit" panel alongside Paul McGrath, CEO of YHA, sharing our story and connecting with leaders who believe that doing good and doing well go hand in hand.

We are also deeply honoured that Ecotourism Australia presented Lifetime Achievement Recognition to our Managing Director Peter Gash and former Chair Dr Claire Ellis, acknowledging their tireless work championing sustainable and nature-based tourism in Australia. These are richly deserved acknowledgements of two people who have given so much to this industry. Congratulations to you both.

A special congratulations also to Anna Macklin from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, winner of our Lady Elliot Island Day Tour Prize. We look forward to welcoming you to the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef.

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort has held Advanced Eco Certification since 2009, Climate Action Leader Certification since 2017, and was recognised as a Green Travel Leader in 2019. Events like this remind us why this work matters. Read more here.

Photo credit: Ecotourism Australia

Get $100 Off Day Trips

Right now you can get $100 off our Day Trips departing Hervey Bay and Bundaberg when you 

use the code QLD100 and spend $200 with Experience Oz. Visit the Experience Oz website via the button below to learn more and book. 

We look forward to helping you explore the wonders on the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip in July 2026. *Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.

Photo credit: Bundaberg Tourism 

Turtle Trek Package Coming Soon

Get ready for an unforgettable 3-night escape! Our Turtle Trek package drops next month, giving you a front-row seat to one of nature's most magical experiences, plus $100 resort credit per room to enjoy at your leisure. 

Watch this space, we can't wait to share all the details with you. 

Amy's Children's Book inspired by Lady Elliot Island

Introducing "Ellie’s Reef Adventures”, written by Island Custodian Amy Gash and illustrated by Port Douglas Artist Stephanie Elizabeth Lloyd, this story invites young ocean explorers to discover the reef and the creatures within it.  Ellie, the star of the book, is inspired by Amy's childhood exploring the wonders of Lady Elliot Island, where encounters with curious reef friends like Bubbles the Dolphin sparked a lifelong love for the ocean.

In 2022, Amy was honoured as Queensland Tourism’s Young Achiever of the Year, with the Stephen Gregg Bursary supporting the illustration and publication of Ellie’s Reef Adventures, helping bring this story to life.

Crafted with care and created with purpose, Ellie’s Reef Adventures is the result of a shared passion for the ocean. Queensland locals Amy and Stephanie are inspired daily by the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and driven to share its stories with the next generation.

Available on-island and online. Grab your copy today and dive into the adventure! Buy your copy now: www.elliesreefadventures.com.au

If the outback is on your bucket list, we have some exciting news. We have our sister company Seair Pacific have announced a new tour date for our Western Queensland and Lake Eyre adventure, with only 10 seats available.

From 10 to 13 August you'll journey across Western Queensland's iconic outback, soaring over the shimmering expanse of Lake Eyre and touching down in the Carnarvon Ranges, Winton and Birdsville before returning to the Gold Coast. 

Four days, one unforgettable adventure! All meals, accommodation, tours and transfers are included. Just bring your sense of adventure! Learn more and secure your seat here.