Can you get to the Great Barrier Reef from Bundaberg?
Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and home to the first two islands of the reef, Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island. You can explore these islands by boat or plane on a day trip, overnight stay or week-long escape on your perfect next holiday to the Bundaberg region.
How long is the boat ride from Bundaberg to Lady Musgrave?
approximately 2 hours 15
How Long Does It Take To Get To Lady Musgrave Island? The trip to Lady Musgrave Island is approximately 2 hours 15 from the time we depart Bundaberg and reach the Island.
What is the best time to go to Lady Musgrave Island?
Winter on the water (June to August) This is a good time to be seeing the Humpback whales more regularly on our Day Trips to Lady Musgrave. Manta rays will be commonly spotted at feeding locations near the surface. We even get them snorkelling with us in Lady Musgrave lagoon from time to time.
Where Do Great Barrier Reef tours leave from?
Cairns
The most popular base point for Great Barrier Reef tours is Cairns. The majority of the companies offering day trips and weeklong tours start and end in Cairns, beginning their journeys at the Cairns Marlin Marina. Cairns is a stunning tropical city to visit, famous for its endless sun and sand.
How do you get from Bundaberg to Lady Musgrave?
So, there are only 2 boats that operate daily tours to Lady Musgrave Island. One boat departs from Bundaberg, and one boat departs from 1770. Local flights to Lady Elliot Island depart daily from 1770, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.
How much does it cost to go to Lady Musgrave?
$655 for two adults and two children – Save $121 Experience everything the beautiful, pristine Lady Musgrave Island and Lagoon has to offer on the Lady Musgrave Experience day tour.
Can you take your own boat to Lady Musgrave?
You can reach the island by private boat or commercial vessel. The nearest departure points are Bundaberg and Seventeen Seventy. There is a daily commercial service to the island.
Is Lady Musgrave worth it?
the lady musgrave island is fantastic and the barrier reef is wonderful. not may people knows that you can snorkel in the barrier reef just from bundaberg avoiding to go up to cairns. there was turtles everywhere and colourful fishes too, the island has a beautiful white sandy beach and its amazing.
Is Lady Musgrave worth visiting?
Not only does it make it easier to view Lady Musgrave’s abundant marine life (everything from reef sharks, manta rays and stingrays to sea turtles and schools of colourful clown fish) and over 200 species of coral, but makes it the ideal conditions for first-time snorkellers.
What is the best time to visit Great Barrier Reef?
Although the reef never sleeps – you’ll be best placed to visit the Great Barrier Reef between May and October when temperatures are still warm enough for swimming, underwater visibility is high and rainfall is minimal.
How many days do you need in the Great Barrier Reef?
3 days
How long should you stay: It’s recommended to spend at least 3 days exploring the reef. Single day trips from Cairns or Port Douglas just won’t do this place justice.
How long does it take to boat from 1770 to Lady Musgrave?
The 1770 Reef day cruise to Lady Musgrave Island and lagoon is an unmissable Queensland experience. A 90 minute air conditioned journey from the Town of 1770. Enjoy 5 hours in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, exploring every angle of this natural wonder, from above and below the water.
Are there any Great Barrier Reef tours from Bundaberg?
A selection of Great Barrier Reef Tours from Bundaberg are available visiting either Lady Elliot or Lady Musgrave Island in the southern Great Barrier Reef. Bundberg is a great stop for visitors travelling the Queensland Coast.
Where are the best places to visit in the Bundaberg Region?
Read more… Situated off the coast of the Bundaberg region sit two of the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s most pristine and untouched island gems, Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island. Come spend the day exploring these secluded paradises or stay the night and wake up to the sun rising over the coral reefs.
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What makes the southern Great Barrier Reef so special?
The Southern Great Barrier Reef is truly where great begins. A bucket list destination unlike any other, just a hop, skip and a jump from Bundaberg, its idyllic white sand beaches, pristine coral reef, and warm blue waters provide the ideal setting to swim with the turtles and discover giant marine life like manta rays and whales.