Lady Musgrave Island

You do not require stinger suits in our reef waters! For those who choose not to get wet the reef can still be explored through a glass bottom boat, underwater observatory or a semisubmersible vessel. From Bundaberg there are so many options for you to discover and explore the reef! Day cruises by catamaran to Lady Musgrave Island and Lagoon For that wilderness experience, why not stay longer on Lady Musgrave Island with a camping permit.

Lady Elliot Island

Air transfers to beautiful Lady Elliot Island Resort where you can stay for a day or a week. Take a 3 day and night dive or snorkel cruise on  the only live aboard boat on the Great Barrier Reef that can show you manta rays all year round.  Discover the amazing world of the Woongarra Marine Park right on our shoreline! Base yourself at Kelly's Beach Resort at beautiful Bargara.

Bundaberg

The thriving regional city of Bundaberg offers the closest point to access the Southern Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage listed area starts just north of Brisbane at Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island and extends a further 2,000 kilometres along the Queensland Coast. These internationally renowned Coral Cays represent all that is the splendour and wonder of Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. Domestic and International visitors have discovered and experienced this Southern Great Barrier Reef magic for over 20 years. Experience it for yourself today.

There is no need to travel 700, 1000 or even 1800 kilometres further north when you can discover the wonders of our famous reef right here! The Southern Great Barrier Reef and Bundaberg offer you all you can see in the north, but within easy access of the major population areas of Brisbane and South East Queensland. The pristine waters and reefs of Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island & Lagoon contain some of the most diverse fish and coral species found anywhere in the world. Here you will see or encounter endless varieties of colourful fish, turtles, giant clams, sea stars, corals, anemones, eels, sponges, dolphins, manta rays, whales and many more incredible creatures. Each year the giant sea turtles lumber up to our beaches to lay their eggs � and the majestic humpback whales return each year to play in our waters from July to October.

The Southern Great Barrier Reef is truly a wildlife extravaganza! The Coral Cays of the Southern Great Barrier Reef do not suffer from the extremely destructive Crown of Thorns Starfish or coral bleaching - diseases that affect many of the world's reefs. Tour operators keep visitor numbers at manageable levels to ensure there is minimal impact on the reef. Guests can enjoy their reef experience without the crowds. It is easy to discover the underwater world of the Southern Great Barrier Reef by snorkelling or scuba diving.

Information courtesy of Kelly's Beach Resort Bargara