Discover the vastness of the Great Barrier Reef by snorkeling or scuba diving at Lady Elliot Island, a tiny, remote Australian island.
During our road trip along Australia's east coast, many of the locals we chatted with asked us about our itinerary. And almost all of them, upon hearing that we would wrap up our trip on Lady Elliot Island, would exclaim something like:
"Oh! Lady Elliot has the best diving in the entire Reef!"
I have to say, after having a blast enjoying the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to the Whitsundays, we were pretty nervous about arriving at this island with our expectations set way too high.
If the Great Barrier Reef had completely fascinated us so far with its endless shapes and colorful marine life, how could we expect Lady Elliot to be even better? Had we overdone it by booking 7 days of our short trip (25 days in total) just for this tiny Pacific island?
The final verdict was:
NOT AT ALL.
Our week on Lady Elliot Island was, quite simply, unbeatable.
Lady Elliot Island: Is it for you?
You'll love Lady Elliot if:
- You have a blast snorkeling or scuba diving. Regardless of your experience level in either sport, you won't regret coming to this island. However, keep in mind that you really need to enjoy this type of activity, or it won't be worth it.
- You're looking to disconnect from the world and forget about everything. There's no phone coverage (no calls at all) and the paid Wi-Fi doesn't work very well, so if you're hopelessly glued to the internet, this is not the place for you.
- You're more into nature than nightlife. You won't find parties, binge drinking, crowds of young partygoers, or late-night music here. If you're a light sleeper, the thousands upon thousands of birds nesting on the island might wake you up at night. But that's all you'll hear: pure, raw nature.
- You have some money saved up. Even if you go backpacking and keep your spending to a minimum, staying here isn't cheap.
- You have more than 3 days to spend here. Keep in mind that you might get unlucky with the weather. From what we were told (and experienced firsthand), you usually get 3 good days followed by 3 not-so-good ones. Sometimes, when the currents are too strong or the swell is rough, they have to close the snorkeling areas to the public for at least half a day. So if you're short on time and have bad luck, you could end up throwing your money away.
When to go
The driest months on the island are August, September, October, and November, while the rainiest season runs from January to May. The coolest temperatures of the year are from May to September, ranging from 17 to 21ºC in August (19ºC water temp) to around 24-29ºC from December to February (24-25ºC water temp). Their website has great charts that will help you pick the best time for you.
You should also take the Lady Elliot Island wildlife calendar into account. If you're a light sleeper, you might want to avoid the bird nesting season. Or, if your main goal is swimming with manta rays, having the chance to spot whales, watching green turtles lay their eggs, or seeing the hatchlings emerge, you'll need to time your visit right. This chart, taken from their official website, can give you an idea of what to expect each month.
We visited in early September 2015. During this time, it barely rained (just one night out of 7 days). The water was chilly, but a shorty wetsuit was more than enough to spend hours in the water. The sun was shining and the daytime temperature was spot on—neither too hot nor too cold. At night, a light fleece or sweater, plus a windbreaker, did the trick.
As for wildlife, there were plenty of birds around. However, from what they told us, it was nothing compared to what they expect in the following months. They were a bit noisy, but not enough to keep us awake at night.
In the sea, we saw whales, manta rays, stingrays, sharks, and several types of turtles like green turtles ('Green Turtles'), Hawksbills, and Loggerheads.
Our choice of season perfectly matched our expectations, tastes, and preferences. So don't hesitate—weigh up what matters most to you, and go have fun!
How to get there
This remote island is part of a marine national park and can only be reached by air, as boat travel is prohibited and strictly regulated.
The round-trip flight is always booked through the resort as part of your overall stay package. Flights depart from Bundaberg or Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast at a more affordable price (30-40 minute flight) or from Brisbane (Redcliffe) or the Gold Coast (Coolangatta) (80-100 minute flight) for quite a bit more.
These are small planes with a capacity of 8 to 10 passengers, which means the maximum checked baggage allowance per person is 15 kg. Keep this in mind when packing your bags! If you go over the limit, some of the airports offer luggage storage facilities for your extra bags. Get in touch with them if that's your case.
About the Eco-Resort
Lady Elliot is a tiny coral cay nestled at the southern tip of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. It's so small that you can walk around it in 40 minutes. It is home to a small airstrip, a lighthouse, and an Eco-Resort. The resort desalinates and purifies all its drinking water and saves energy with large solar panels.
It offers 4 different types of accommodation:
- 2-bedroom Suites, ideal for families, right on the beachfront, with a private bathroom and deck.
- ‘Reef units’, rooms arranged in blocks of three, also right on the beachfront, for 2-4 people, with a private bathroom and deck.
- ‘Garden units’, identical to the Reef units but not quite as close to the shoreline (right behind them, actually).
- ‘EcoCabins’, wooden structures with hardwood floors, a small wardrobe, and two bunk beds, all covered by a heavy-duty safari tent. These cabins do not have private bathrooms, but you can use the nearest shared facilities.
We stayed in the EcoCabins for a week since they're much more affordable than the other room types, and I must admit we were pleasantly surprised.
The interior is very comfortable, simple, and has everything you need. The beds are comfy and there's plenty of space for two people. The shared bathrooms are always kept clean, so sharing them with the other EcoCabins was never an issue.
The only difference between the Reef and Garden units is that the Reef units have uninterrupted views of the shore, whereas the Garden units (just like the EcoCabins) sit right behind them, separated by a pathway and a bit of lawn. Both have the upper hand over the EcoCabins by offering private bathrooms and solid walls. But remember, they come in blocks of three, whereas the EcoCabins, despite their canvas walls, are freestanding.
When it comes to prices, I recommend checking out their special offers and packages page. Sometimes, depending on the season, they have deals that might suit you. We went for the ‘stay 7, pay 5’ deal. Thanks to that, each day we spent there worked out to just under €100 per person.
Meals
Meals are served buffet style. The food is varied, tasty, and caters to all kinds of dietary requirements (get in touch with them to ensure options are available during your stay). Fish is a bit scarce compared to meat dishes, likely because fishing isn't allowed around the island.
All packages (or single-night stays) include a buffet breakfast and dinner. Lunch is not included. If you book it in advance, it costs 18 AUD; however, if you buy it on the spot, it's 24 AUD. You also have the option to order à la carte snacks at the bar for a bit less. For instance, a cheeseburger was 17 AUD.
We brought along some packs of nuts, energy bars, crisps, cheese, and toast to stave off hunger around midday. This, combined with having a late breakfast and an early dinner, worked out brilliantly for us to save money over the course of a week.
We also skipped drinking alcohol and soft drinks. Water, tea, and coffee are completely free and available all day long, so we simply stuck to those.
Dangers
Some might think that the dangers of the sea are sharks, moray eels, jellyfish…
Well, think again!
- The sharks you'll find around here are reef sharks (white-tip, black-tip, and grey) and totally harmless to humans. You'll spot them cruising past, usually quite a distance away from you, but that's really about it.
- Moray eels are far more terrified of people than we are of them. They just hide away and try not to come out of their burrows until you've moved on.
- And as for jellyfish… great news! Lady Elliot Island doesn't suffer from a dangerous jellyfish season. You can swim with total peace of mind all year round.
However, there are a few real dangers—which you'll be briefed about as soon as you land on the island—to keep in mind during your stay. Here they are:
- The sun: Skin cancer rates in Australia are the highest on the planet. So don't skimp on high-SPF sunscreen. At the dive shop, where you pick up your snorkel gear, they have a 1-litre pump of factor 50 sunscreen available for all guests to use. Don't risk it; if you haven't brought your own, pop by there several times a day. The staff working there are super friendly, so take the chance to chat with them and find out what marine life they've spotted out in the water that day!
- Stonefish: As the name suggests, it camouflages itself just like a sea rock, so it's generally really tough to spot them (the one in the photo didn't camouflage too well, but from above the water you couldn't tell at all). Their venom is extremely dangerous and fast-acting, so you must avoid stepping on one at all costs. To help with this, the resort provides a wide range of rock shoes (reef shoes) that you should wear every single time you head near the water. Remember: never step on coral or rocks with bare feet.
- Cone shells: Although not all of them do, there are two varieties of sea snails whose inhabitants fire venomous harpoons. Sometimes they aren't just found in the sea, but right on the shore too. They look dead and empty, but they're not. So, for your own safety, don't pick up any sea shells with your bare hands, and whatever you do, don't shove them in your pockets!
Simple as that—not so scary after all, right?
Activities
On Land (Free)
A fantastic team of specialists offers a huge range of activities, including: insightful talks on specific topics related to local flora and fauna (turtles, manta rays, whales…) at the conference centre; guided walks led by a marine biologist to spot birds, plants, or whales; feeding the fish at the ‘fish pool’ once a day; or discovering how the eco-resort operates and the history hidden behind this little island.
Every day they update the information board next to the restaurant. Here you'll find sunrise and sunset times, tide/swell/wind details, and opening hours for the lagoon.
Snorkelling
This is the main highlight of Lady Elliot Island. I'll say it again: if you don't enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving, visiting here won't be worth the money.
But if you love it…
Lady Elliot Island is absolute paradise!
The resort provides you with a set of mask, snorkel, and fins for your entire stay so you can snorkel to your heart's content. Depending on the time of year, the water can be quite chilly. They hire out shorty wetsuits for $15 and full-length ones for $20 a day. When we went in early September, we hired shorties and they were more than enough for spending hours in the water.
All overnight stay packages usually include a glass-bottom boat tour plus 30 minutes of guided snorkelling. This activity takes place in the regular snorkelling area, which you can easily reach on your own if you're a reasonably experienced snorkeller (and weather permitting). We got super lucky during this activity: we saw whales, dolphins, manta rays, and turtles in just one hour! In our opinion, the glass bottom itself isn't really worth it, as the view from inside the water is simply unbeatable. However, this is the only way non-swimmers and those who don't fancy snorkelling can get up close to the reef.
On top of this tour, you'll also find the ‘snorkel safari’ option—a one-hour guided outing where you'll have the chance to spot even more marine life, such as mantas on the surface, reef sharks, or a sunken shipwreck, among other things. But of course, it all depends on the day. The boat takes you a bit further out from the island, though always close to the free snorkelling zone.
Scuba Diving
Gear rental is $45 and a dive costs $65 (including the tank and weights), so unless you're travelling with some of your own kit, doing a dive will cost you $110. For the real pros, they have a 'pay for 4, get 5' deal.
If it's been over a year since your last scuba dive, they offer a free refresher in the resort's saltwater pool. Dives are always boat-based, in small groups with an instructor. We only did one dive and, in our case, we went out in groups of 4 divers per guide.
The dive site is chosen based on your experience, skill level, desired depth, and always taking sea conditions and currents into account. The instructors are super professional and lovely. They turned our underwater session into an unforgettable experience! We got to see turtles grazing close-up on the seafloor (we went down to almost 20m depth), manta rays from below, bull rays, reef sharks (white-tip and black-tip specifically), Maori wrasse, and more.
We're beginner divers ourselves, but we crossed paths with experienced divers and dive instructors holidaying on the island, who told us that the diving at Lady Elliot Island is top-tier and truly exceptional compared to many other spots. Some of them were carrying massive underwater camera rigs and were kind enough to let me include some of their footage in the videos above.
Snorkelling or Diving?
To help you judge for yourself what's more worth it, here's a quick rundown of the pros and cons of both sports on Lady Elliot Island.
Snorkelling:
- As long as sea conditions allow, you can jump in and snorkel whenever you feel like it and for as long as you want, no guide required. The only limit is your own stamina.
- Water visibility at Lady Elliot Island is incredible (up to 20m), meaning you can see the exact same marine life as when diving, just from a bit further away and looking down from above.
- Coral colours look much brighter and vibrant the closer you are to the surface, making snorkelling perfect for enjoying the Great Barrier Reef.
- Aside from wetsuit rental, it's completely free. As many times as you like, for as long as you want.
Diving:
- Thanks to scuba diving, you can get much closer to certain animals. For instance, you can hover right above the seabed admiring the sheer size of bull rays, look up at the bellies of manta rays while they stop at a cleaning station or glide over your head, come face-to-face with reef sharks, leopard sharks, or guitarfish, and marvel at the majestic grace of eagle rays as they swim right by you.
- The sensation of being completely immersed in this underwater world, like being inside a giant aquarium right at your fingertips… is truly second to none.
- On the downside, you won't have total freedom. You have to fit into the scheduled dive times (early morning and early afternoon) and head out with a group. In my case, for example, trudging along in a full wetsuit, BCD, and heavy tank from the shore to where we jumped in was pretty exhausting with all the weight and the heat. But that really depends on each person, their fitness level, and their diving experience.
- And of course, it isn't free, unlike snorkelling.
Dive Sites and What to Expect
Remember to listen out for whale songs underwater—you'll be able to hear them super clearly if you visit during migration season, just like we did (if you listen closely in some of our videos, you can actually hear them!). If you want to catch a glimpse of one while you're in the water, the trick is to look back towards the beach every now and then while snorkelling. If there are whales visible on the horizon, everyone on the shore will be staring right at that spot, many with binoculars and others snapping away with their cameras.
On the map at the end of this post, I've marked out some of the unmissable snorkelling and dive spots to check out during your stay, which I've listed below.
The Lagoon
This stretch of coral on the eastern side of the island is accessible to visitors for snorkelling for about 4 hours a day at high tide. The information board will let you know the permitted times each day. This is because the coral here is very shallow; if you try swimming at low tide, you risk damaging both the reef and yourself. Snorkelling here is relaxed and easy, suitable for all levels, including total beginners.
You'll find a wide variety of colourful fish darting and hiding among corals of a thousand different shapes—all just inches from your nose!
You'll also cross paths with turtles, mostly green sea turtles, some of which love having their shells gently scratched. If you run into them, don't be shy! There are heaps of sea cucumbers everywhere, the occasional sneaky reef octopus that's tricky to spot, starfish, and giant clams with uniquely vibrant colours.
On most days during low tide, they run a guided reef walk in this area. It's always led by a marine biologist, carefully stepping on the sandy patches in your ‘reef shoes’. This walk is perfect for spotting critters you'd otherwise miss without a trained eye, like an octopus den or a slippery sea worm. I highly recommend joining this 30-minute walk at least once during your trip.
Lighthouse and Coral Gardens (Lighthouse & Coral Gardens)
On the west side of the island is the largest diving area, where excursions and some scuba dives take place. The entry point is marked by metal stakes with a basket to leave your reef shoes. You must always enter through one of these two designated spots to avoid stepping on and damaging the surrounding coral. Which side you use depends on the currents. You can get up-to-date information about them at the dive shop.
Here you'll find several snorkeling trails that serve as a guide so you can enjoy the reef according to your diving experience. The floating buoys will act as reference points to help you spot places like the ones I mention below (also marked on the map at the end of the blog post).
Turtles
You can spot turtles everywhere, but just to the left of the lighthouse entrance, there is an area packed with gorgeous coral where you can easily find 3 or 4 (if not more) turtles swimming together. Based on our experience, it's definitely one of their favorite hangout spots.
Cleaning stations
Right across from the lighthouse entrance, you'll spot two buoys set pretty far out. Swimming out to them is totally worth it, as they mark the spot for two cleaning stations for all kinds of rays (cowtail rays or ‘cowtail rays’, bull rays or ‘bull rays’, and eagle rays or ‘eagle rays’).
You'll very often see these majestic creatures swimming in circles over these stations, which are basically mounds of coral and rock where tiny fish clean the surface of any ray that glides above them. It’s the perfect place to admire the beauty of these animals (you'll find some examples here).
You’ll need clear days with good visibility, as they are about 20m deep. Here, you can also spot huge adult male ‘green turtles’, just like the ones featured at the end of one of our videos.
Sunken shipwreck
This is a small boat that sank not too long ago. It's a fantastic spot to see grey reef sharks and other smaller shark-like fish. It’s located beneath one of the buoys furthest from shore, halfway between the lighthouse entrance and the coral gardens.
Shark pool
About two to three hours after low tide, blacktip reef sharks take over this very shallow coral area known as the ‘shark pool’ to hunt the little fish trapped inside. The water level is so low that you can easily spot their fins from the shore simply because they can't swim any deeper—there's just no room! You can also check them out at the end of one of our videos.
The coral gardens
In this area, right in front of the entrance, you’ll find the most beautiful corals on Lady Elliot Island (in my humble opinion). Feast your eyes on their endless shapes and vibrant colors.
Budget
- Lady Elliot Island 7×5 Package: €1,542 (€110/person/day).
- Extra food: €72 (€10/person/day).
- Extra water activities: €250 (€125/person).
In total, €1,864 for 7 days in paradise (€133/person/day).
Want to know all the steps we took on our road trip through Australia? Check out the post and get inspired for your own adventure:
- The Great Barrier Reef off Cairns.
- Wild koalas on Magnetic Island.
- The breathtaking Whitsundays.
- 2 days soaking up Sydney.
And if you're still planning your trip, don't miss our practical guide to organizing your trip to Australia.
If you have any questions or need extra details on anything I haven't covered, feel free to leave a comment below. I'll be more than happy to help you out!
Useful links
- Official website for the Eco Resort on Lady Elliot Island.
- Deals and packages section.
- Flights to Australia: Trabber, eDreams, and Momondo.
- 5% discount on your IATI travel insurance.
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First of all, congrats on the article! Thanks to you guys, I've discovered a spot that looks absolutely amazing!
My question is: In the budget breakdown, is the flight to the island included?
Thanks a lot!
Thanks so much, Joan!
Yes, the return flight from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg is included in the packages/stays they offer.
Have an amazing time on Lady Elliot (I'm sure you will!). 🙂
All the best.
Hi Celi, awesome posts!
I'm looking into traveling along the east coast of Australia. I love snorkeling, and the idea of spending a few nights on Lady Elliot sounds incredible. But, if I'm spending 4-5 days on this island, is it worth heading all the way up to Cairns to see the reef from there too?
Hi, Joaquín.
Thanks a lot for your comment!
Honestly, I get asked this question a lot, and it's always a tough one to answer.
If I could only pick one spot on the reef, I'd go with Lady Elliot, because you can snorkel whenever you feel like it (sea conditions permitting, of course) without needing to hop on a tour boat. It's pure diving freedom. 🙂
However, if you have the time and budget to visit two spots, I’d also head up to the Cairns area to take a different day trip out to other parts of the outer barrier reef.
So, if you have the time + money and absolutely LOVE snorkeling, I'd say do both! If you're running short on days or budget, then 4-5 days on Lady Elliot will be just what you need. 🙂
Either way, have a fantastic trip!
All the best.
Hi Celi! I love your blog, the information is great! My partner and I want to do a road trip along Australia's east coast, and I was looking for an island where we could relax and go snorkeling and/or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef area, and it looks like Lady Elliot fits the bill. Even so, since we don't have many days, we'll probably have to choose between the Whitsundays and Lady Elliot.
My question is, what is the light aircraft flight to Lady Elliot like? Do you get a good view of the Great Barrier Reef? I get that it might not be on par with doing it in the Whitsundays, but will it satisfy that itch to see the Great Barrier Reef from the air? Considering we don't have many days, do you think 3 days and 2 nights on Lady Elliot is enough? 2 days and 1 night would be too short, right?
And to get to Hervey Bay to catch the flight to Lady Elliot, what do you recommend? A bus from Brisbane? If we go to Lady Elliot, we'd probably fly from Cairns to Brisbane, and then after Lady Elliot, we'd rent a camper van to do Fraser, Noosa, and down to Byron Bay.
Best regards and thank you so much!
Hi Joan! I'm so glad you like the blog. It's an absolute pleasure with readers like you!
Sometimes I'm afraid of insisting so much that going to Lady Elliot and spending at least 3 days on the island is totally worth it. What if the weather doesn't cooperate? What if they don't love it as much as I did?
But then a friend and her new husband came back from their honeymoon and told me that simply pushing them and convincing them to spend 3 days on Lady Elliot was the best wedding gift they received.
So… yes, go to Lady Elliot! 3 days, 2 nights is best. If the weather is just so-so, at least one of those 3 days will be good (that's what they told us on the island; they rarely get 3 bad days in a row).
Regarding the scenic flight, it's beautiful, but mostly as you approach Lady Elliot Island. In this area (the southern tip of the reef), the islands are farther apart from each other, so the view isn't like those aerial photos or videos you've probably seen of the reef with heart shapes and all that. That's further north (near the Whitsundays, for example). So, will it satisfy your itch to see it from the air? For me, just seeing Lady Elliot from above (with its surrounding reef) was totally worth it, but I don't know if it'll be enough for you. It always depends on expectations. It's gorgeous, but it's just one island, not an endless sea of reef. However, believe me, the best part is underwater, just two meters from the shore or less. 🙂
To get from Brisbane to Hervey Bay, check out the flight prices just in case they're worth it, and if not, definitely take the bus. They are very comfortable.
Big hug and have a fantastic trip! 🙂
Hi Celi, great information. We are traveling to Australia with one of my daughters, her husband, and two of my grandchildren. It's my first time visiting Oceania. Your information has been very useful to me. We start our trip in Sydney on 12/25 for 8 nights, then 5 days in Cairns, then 5 days in the Gold Coast, and finish with 4 days in Melbourne. The idea of visiting the Great Barrier Reef has us fascinated. It's very interesting to see the different alternatives. If you have any suggestions, they are more than welcome…! Cordially, Ricardo.
Hi Ricardo! What a joy to hear from you. It's a real pleasure to read that the information on the blog has helped you organize your trip.
The itinerary sounds perfect for a family trip. You have enough time in each destination to take it easy, enjoy yourselves, and relax. If you're eager to see the Great Barrier Reef, I'll tell you right now that it's going to exceed your expectations.
From Cairns, you have plenty of options to get out to it: a more family-friendly island but with less spectacular corals, pontoons, small boats that stay close to shore, and larger ones that venture out to the outer barrier reef (don't miss these!). I'm sure you've already seen the post I wrote about Cairns, but just in case, I'll link it here again. In it, I review the different excursions.
In Sydney, I was only there for a couple of days, but I would have loved to visit the Blue Mountains, which are about 80 km from the city.
I haven't been to the Gold Coast, but I'm sure you'll have a blast on its beaches.
I haven't visited Melbourne, so you'll have to tell me all about it when you get back! 🙂
What I do know is that Phillip Island is nearby, with penguins in the wild (yes!), and of course, the Great Ocean Road with the Twelve Apostles, in case you're up for a road trip.
I can't think of anything else for now.
Have a wonderful vacation (I'm sure you will) and Happy New Year in Australia! I wish I were in your shoes! 🙂
Thanks a million for your comment. A big hug to everyone and safe travels!
Hi Celi, I'm reading your blog… I'm traveling to Australia next week, arriving in Cairns on the 5th and heading down to Brisbane by car from there. I'm finalizing what to visit… there's so much that I'm already lost. We only have 10 days…
Hi Lau,
Let's see… a 10-day road trip from Cairns to Brisbane? How does this sound to you:
– 1 night in the Daintree Rainforest.
– 2 nights in Cairns or Port Douglas (to do at least one excursion to the outer reef).
– 2 nights on Magnetic Island (to spot koalas; you can leave the car in Townsville or take it across on the ferry).
– 2 nights in the Whitsundays to do a boat tour to Whitehaven Beach.
– 2 nights on Fraser Island (you need a 4WD here, I think), in Hervey Bay to go whale watching (I think the season ends in November, so you might be cutting it close), in Bundaberg (to see sea turtles nesting on the beach; season starts in November), in Noosa, or on the Sunshine Coast (for surfing).
– 1 night in Brisbane (to drop off the car).
I'd do something like that, considering your mode of transport. But of course, it depends on your tastes. You can also make a stop in Mission Beach, or visit the reef from other points along the coast. Try to keep driving to a maximum of 6–7 hours on transit days so you don't get too exhausted, and always drive during daylight. At night, kangaroos jumping across the road could cause an accident.
Of course, you don't have to follow this to a tee. It's just… what I would do if I were traveling by car. I left out Lady Elliot for that very reason. But anyone who knows me even a little knows that if there's one place I'd love to go back to, it's that island. However, the car is unnecessary there… and Lady Elliot is only worth it if you spend several days (minimum 3).
I hope that helped a bit. Big hug and have an amazing trip!
Thank you so much Celi for your advice! Your blog is one of a kind, I don't think there are any others packed with so much useful info for anyone looking to follow in your footsteps… or simply dream…. Lady Elliot is incredible! Thank you so much because without your blog we wouldn't have had the chance to live this wonderful experience in such a spectacular place! And thank you to Nahuai for the gorgeous photos!!
Claudia
Thank you so much for your comment, Claudia. I'm so happy that you loved Lady Elliot! I'm thrilled to have contributed a little bit to that. A huge hug and… let me know when you can show me the photos! 🙂
It's all your "fault" that I just booked Lady Elliot Island 😉 I hope we get good weather!!!!
Haha! How awesome! And I'm so jealous! Congrats on the choice, best of luck with the weather (I'm sure you'll get lucky), and… make the absolute most of it! For me, it was a little slice of paradise, an experience I'll never forget. I hope it turns out to be something similar for you. Safe travels and say hi to the turtles for me! 🙂
A big hug.
Hello there! My wife and I love traveling, and learning from other travelers before heading to our next destination is one of the greatest pleasures of every adventure.
I'd like to thank you for the fantastic work on your blog; it's truly great, everything is explained so well, very engaging, and full of useful details.
Lady Elliot was already one of our goals for our upcoming trip to Australia, and after reading your posts, even more so.
Thank you so much again!!
Hi Jose. Thank you. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart. There's no better reward than knowing that all the passion I pour into this blog delivers exactly what I aim for: helping other travelers find inspiration and plan their next adventure. You just made my day! So, I'm the one who should be saying thank you for such a lovely comment.
I'm sure you'll love Lady Elliot. I catch myself reminiscing about my time on that tiny island several times a month. If you need to know anything else about it or any other destinations in Australia where I've been, don't hesitate to reach out. I'd be delighted to help in any way I can. I haven't written the post about Sydney yet, for example, but I've been there too.
Thanks again. Wishing you a wonderful trip to Australia. A big hug!
This Lady rocks!
Totally! 🙂
I completely agree, Anotia! Thanks for dropping a comment.
Wonderful work on Australia, spectacular pictures…
Los Mundos de Celi.. Definitely a place to visit before traveling!!
Thank you, Shell! Australia is a spectacular place, and with such a great photographer by my side… it almost feels like cheating!