Lady Elliot Island | Wildlife Encounters

July 25th to 30th 2025

Mantas, turtles, sharks & eagle rays

Lady Elliot Island offers a diverse diving experience. Snorkelling on the reef surrounding this island is easily accessible straight off the beaches. Scuba diving can be arranged twice a day if you fancy adding some deeper sites.

We will be exploring the two main spots for pelagic sightings during the day. Lighthouse and Coral Gardens are frequently visited by mantas, eagle rays, sharks and turtles, and we will keep an eye out for whales too.

There are countless turtles in the Lagoon that come in with the high tide; those moody and beautiful shots are one click away. Finish the day with drinks at sunset and looking at the Milky Way on this remote island.

Lady Elliot Island is one of the most significant seabird breeding sites in the Great Barrier Reef, with up to 100,000 birds nesting during summer. If you’re a bird enthusiast, this is your place.

Whether you’re a photographer or non photographer, join us for an unrivalled wildlife experience under and above water.

** All water images displayed where taken by Vanessa Torres Macho during their last visit in August 2024.

Lady Elliot Island

Snorkelling and diving is a great way to get up close and personal with the amazing marine life and explore the wonders of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Voted by Lonely Planet as number 2 of the ‘7 best beaches for snorkelling around the world’ in 2020.

From $2261 per person, includes:

  • Flight to/from Lady Elliot

  • Full buffet Dinner & Breakfast

  • Snorkel Equipment & lesson if required

  • Combined glass bottom/ guided snorkel tour

  • Guided Reef walk (on low tide)

  • Guided Bird Tour (in season)

  • Island Tours

    4 full days & 2 half days of snorkelling/freediving

Lighthouse and Coral Gardens sites

Sunset dives in the Lagoon

Accommodation - 2 nights

5 Nights - twin share Eco Cabin & shared facilities

Underwater Photography Workshop

All Aquatic Imaging Australia expeditions include a pre-trip workshop to get the best out of your setup, as well as photo reviews throughout the expedition

Exclusions: Flight to/from Hervey Bay, scuba diving, dive equipment, lunch, environmental management charge $24

Booking conditions and requirements: To secure your place on this trip, please contact us via email (just click on the ‘Enquire’ button) or call us on 0403042846. A $500 non refundable deposit is required. Spots are very limited!

Join Vanessa and Rick on yet another thrilling expedition around the world. Underwater photographers and non photographers always welcome!