The Southern Great Barrier Reef does
not suffer from the extremely destructive crown of thorns starfish
or coral bleaching – diseases that affect many of the world’s
reefs... Tour operators promoting scuba diving travel keep visitor
numbers manageable, limiting diving impact on the reef, so divers
taking scuba travel packages can enjoy their reef experience without
the crowds... and if you are planning on snorkelling instead of
scuba diving, it is good to know you do not require stinger suits
in these southern reef waters!
The Southern Great Barrier Reef is the only area on the Great
Barrier Reef you can travel to and see graceful and harmless manta
rays the year round... Encounter endless varieties of coloured
fish, turtles, giant clams, sea stars, corals, anemones, eels,
sponges, dolphins, manta rays, whales and many other incredible
creatures.
From November to February, green and loggerhead turtles nest on
Lady Elliot Island and visitors of all ages who travel to the Island
can experience this under the careful guidance of turtle rangers...
From February to April at the end of the nesting season, thousands
of baby turtles push through their sand nest and make their dash
for the sea. This occurs only metres from the resorts along the
beachfront, so can be observed at close quarters by all... and
from July to October the majestic humpback whales return each year
to play and raise their calves in these waters before they travel
south... The Southern Great Barrier Reef is truly a wildlife extravaganza.
Travel to Queensland... it is the holiday state of Australia and
home to many fabulous beaches, rainforests, islands and world heritage
listed areas including the Great Barrier Reef... The Bundaberg
and Coral Coast region has this all in one area as well as being
home to that famous aussie ‘spirit’ – Bundaberg
rum... In this Southern Great Barrier Reef region you can experience
sandy beaches starting from Woodgate in the south, to Kelly’s
Beach at Bargara, onto the famous turtle rookery at Mon Repos and
through to the Town of 1770.
The resorts of Great Keppel Island, Wilson Island, Heron Island and Lady Elliot Island are located within this region…all
provide scuba travel packages that can be booked when arranging
accommodation... just contact
us.
Great Keppel Island... The Great Barrier Reef
is a long way out at this latitude... however you will find good
scuba diving sites close to the Great Keppel resort, on Putney
Beach just down from the beach shed... Parker’s Bommie, off
the south-eastern tip of Great Keppel is believed to offer the
best scuba diving around the island... Learn more
Wilson Island... is new, exclusive and very secluded...
Camp out in style on a remote coral cay surrounded by the Great
Barrier Reef. A maximum of 12 guests at a time in 6 luxury safari
tents enjoy access to the pristine reef and beach environments
with exceptional coral reefs, suitable for scuba diving right off
the beach... Learn more
Heron Island... lies on the Tropic of Capricorn
72km’s north east off the coast of Gladstone, Queensland.
Heron Island is a true coral cay right on the World Heritage Listed
Great Barrier Reef. Here you can swim, snorkel or go scuba diving
straight off the beach over an endless garden of coral where the
waters are literally teeming with beautifully coloured fish and
marine life... Learn more
Lady Elliot Island (also known as ‘The
Lazy Lady’)... lies 80 km’s north east of Bundaberg
and is easily accessible as daily flights from the mainland can
land on the island's airstrip... Formed over 3000 years, this beautiful
coral cay of 42 hectares (100 acres) is home to 57 species of birds,
nesting sea turtles and a stunning underwater world of coral formations
and diverse marine life... whales can also be seen passing by from
June to October... however, the real advantage of Lady Elliot Island
for scuba divers booking scuba travel packages, is the superb scuba
diving that can be enjoyed straight off the beach... Learn more
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