Lady Elliot Island

scharpfac
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Lady Elliot Island

  • May 9, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by scharpfac from Huntingtown, Maryland
We were at L.E.I. over the Easter Holiday, which is a long school break in Australia. Don't know if they always do this or if it was just because during school break ...

There was a schedule of activities suitable for children. They had archery one day, miniature golfing the next day and so on. The island is small enough and no one can get on or off unless they're flying one of the resort's planes, so it's save to let your older children wander alone while you snorkel off the beach.

From journal Lady Elliot Island, a gem on Great Barrier Reef

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Lady Elliot Island

  • May 9, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by scharpfac from Huntingtown, Maryland
I am not a diver. I did snorkelling only. But L.E.I. is the only spot on the Great Barrier Reef that runs three scuba boats each day. (I was told by the divers whom I met.)

The snorkelling was beautiful. Sea turtles, manta rays, all different kinds of coral and fish. I brought my own, but I believe they said they have prescription goggles available. Oh, the snorkelling equipment rental is also included in your room fee. You do have to pay extra for the boat ride out to the reef though. (I think it was about $7 US for the ride.) If you have never snorkelled before, they do have a mini lesson in the pool on the island before you set out. I saw several people who had never snorkelled before. The guides on the boat went into the water with them and led them around by a life saver ring. I don't know if that's common on reef resorts, but I thought it was awfully nice.

The island does have scuba lessons. I think there were beginner lessons and also lessons for certified divers who wanted to advance to the next level.

From journal Lady Elliot Island, a gem on Great Barrier Reef

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