Flights available from Gold Coast or Brisbane

Premium Australia-Wide DMC Operator

As a fully licensed Destination Management Company (DMC), we manage high-end tours and complex logistics across the whole of Australia. For this ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience, we partner with premium aviation and eco-resort operators to ensure your journey from the Gold Coast/Brisbane to the reef is seamless and unforgettable.

The Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Experience. The Lady Elliot Island Day Tour is a unique eco-adventure. View one of the most pristine sections of the reef from the air on a scenic flight, then explore it from above and below the water—all in one unforgettable day.

All-Inclusive Day Tour Inclusions:

  • Scenic Flights: Return scenic flights (approx. 80 mins from the Gold Coast) offering stunning aerial views.
  • Hotel Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off from your Gold Coast or Brisbane CBD hotel.
  • Reef Exploration: Glass bottom boat tour & guided snorkel safari.
  • Snorkel Equipment: Mask, fins, and wetsuits provided.
  • Lunch: Hot and cold buffet lunch served at the island's restaurant (beer, wine & soft drinks included).
  • Facilities: Use of day guest facilities including towels, sunscreen, and lockers.

Your Day Tour Itinerary:

06:30 AMCity hotel pick-up (time varies depending on location) and transfer to the Gold Coast or Brisbane (Redcliffe) airport.
Morning FlightBoard your scenic flight to the coral cay of Lady Elliot Island.
Island ArrivalEnjoy a welcome drink and orientation upon landing.
Water ActivitiesEmbark on a glass-bottom boat tour and guided snorkeling adventure. Swim with turtles, manta rays, and colorful marine life in the crystal-clear lagoon.
LunchtimeA delicious buffet lunch is served with complimentary drinks. Followed by fish feeding and leisure time to explore the eco-resort.
AfternoonBoard your return scenic flight back to the mainland.
04:30 PMTransfer back to your hotel.

🐢 Seasonal Info: 3-Night Turtle Trek

Witness the Miracle of Life! (Available 1 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2026)

Experience the magic of nesting and hatching turtles on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Lady Elliot Island is a sanctuary for Green and Loggerhead turtles.

  • Nesting Season: November to March
  • Hatching Season: January to April

Package Inclusions (Minimum 3 Nights): Includes accommodation, return flights, buffet breakfast and dinner daily, snorkel tours, and a $100 Resort Credit per room.

*To book this extended multi-day package, please contact us via email for availability.