BUNDABERG ISLANDS
Lady Elliot Island lies 85 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg and is an coral cay which is actually part of the reef. Bird watchers flock here to observe 57 species of birds. More than 50,000 birds nest here during summer.
Sea turtles also nest on Lady Elliot during the summer month from late afternoon through until early morning from November to January. There are 19 dive sites including with excellent visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres. A fully equipped dive centre on the island caters for all interests and abilities - offering resort dives for the beginner through to advanced dives for the qualified.
Lady Elliot Island Reef Resort
Lady Musgrave Island is the only coral island on the Great Barrier Reef with a navigable lagoon - over eight kilometres in circumference.
The island is a true coral cay and reef walkers will discover jewel-bright starfish, sea urchins, clams and corals exposed at low tide. Scuba divers may come face to face with a manta rays or moray eels, and snorkellers will discover giant rainbow coloured fish or coral trout.
In summer, turtles come ashore to lay their eggs and thousands of seabirds nest in rookeries on the uninhabited island. The island is a national park and there are no shops or facilities ashore. However, camping wilderness style is permitted for up to 40 people at a time.
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