Lady Elliot Island Manta Explorer Package
Departure Times
Please note this package is no longer in operation. Alternatively, please see our Lady Elliot Island Great Barrier Reef Day Trip ex Hervey Bay tour.
Escape to the tranquil paradise of Lady Elliot Island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef!
- 4 day, 3 night adventure on the stunning Lady Elliot Island
- Snorkel with marine life including manta rays between May and August
- Sleep in a cosy eco cabin surrounded by pristine wilderness
- Includes return scenic flight from Bundaberg or Hervey Bay
Treat yourself to a 4-day, 3-night Lady Elliot Island Manta Explorer Package from Hervey Bay! Start with a mindblowing scenic flight from Hervey Bay to this secluded little island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Spend 3 nights in a charming eco cabin at Lady Elliot Island Resort and spend your days snorkelling with majestic manta rays and enjoying the resort activities and facilities.
Highlights
- Return scenic flights from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg
- Aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef
- 3-night stay at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
- Relax in a comfortable eco-cabin
- Access to resort facilities and activities
- Breakfast and dinner included daily
- Expert staff at the resort
- Glass bottom boat tours over the reef
- Snorkel gear and lessons provided
- Spot marine life and impressive corals
- See huge numbers of manta rays between May and August
- Perfect for nature lovers
- Downtime to enjoy the Lady Elliot Island
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Return scenic flights from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg
Travel to Lady Elliot Island in style with a scenic flight! Your package includes return seaplane flights from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg, where you can admire the sprawling reefs of the Southern Great Barrier Reef from above. Land right next to the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort and begin 4 days of adventure.
3-night stay at Lady Elliot Island ...
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Return scenic flights from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg
Travel to Lady Elliot Island in style with a scenic flight! Your package includes return seaplane flights from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg, where you can admire the sprawling reefs of the Southern Great Barrier Reef from above. Land right next to the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort and begin 4 days of adventure.
3-night stay at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
With 4 days and 3 nights to enjoy Lady Elliot Island, you’ll have ample time to relax in nature and embark on fun water expeditions. Snorkel gear, snorkel tours, and glass bottom boat tours are included in your stay, as are all the island activities and tours offered by the resort. When you’re not exploring the island, you can hang out in your eco-cabin and feast on the included breakfast and dinner.
Snorkel with manta rays
Peak season for the Manta Explorer Package is between May and August. You can spot manta rays around Lady Elliot Island year round, but this is when the majestic creatures congregate in the crystal clear waters in large numbers. If you’ve always wanted to see manta rays, this is the perfect time to get underwater!
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What To Bring
- Please bring a small overnight bag for your 3 night stay including:
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Camera
- Clothes/toiletries
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
There is a 15kg luggage limit for all helicopter flights! Luggage cannot exceed 70cm x 40cm x 30cm.
What's Included
- 3 night stay at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
- Stay in an eco cabin with shared bathroom facilities
- Return scenic flight transfers from Hervey Bay
- Breakfast and dinn...
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What To Bring
- Please bring a small overnight bag for your 3 night stay including:
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Camera
- Clothes/toiletries
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
There is a 15kg luggage limit for all helicopter flights! Luggage cannot exceed 70cm x 40cm x 30cm.
What's Included
- 3 night stay at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
- Stay in an eco cabin with shared bathroom facilities
- Return scenic flight transfers from Hervey Bay
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins)
- Snorkel lesson if required
- Glass bottom boat tour and guided snorkel tour
- Free activities at the resort
- Chance to see manta rays on the Great Barrier Reef
- National Park fees
What's Extra
- Scuba diving - to be booked on the island
- Any extra meals or souvenirs you wish to purchase at the resort
- Additional nights at the resort (please enquire)
- Flights also available from Brisbane (Redcliffe) & Gold Coast for an additional $460 per adult & $280 per child
Terms and Conditions
Important Information
- Sightings of marine life are not guaranteed
- Not valid in QLD or NSW School Holidays (28 June - 20 July 2025)
- All activities subject to weather/tide conditions
- Strictly 15kg luggage limit per person. Luggage cannot exceed 70cm x 40cm x 30cm.
- Travel insurance is highly recommended
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Fraser Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 30 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Fraser Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Fraser Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Fraser-Tours.com . If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much luggage can we bring?
You are allowed 15kg of luggage, there are strict weight requirements because you are flying to and from the island. Luggage cannot exceed 70cm x 40cm x 30cm.
Where do the flights depart from?
Your scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island departs from Hervey Bay Airport.
Can we book flights from another place besides Hervey Bay?
Yes, flights are also available from Brisbane (Redcliffe) & Gold Coast for an additional $460 per adult & $280 per child
Where will we stay on Lady Elliot Island?
You are staying in twin or triple rooms in an eco cabin with shared facilities. Enquire about solo rooms or upgrading to a garden or reef view room!
When is manta ray season?
Between May and August every year, large numbers of manta rays congregate in the waters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef around Lady Elliot Island. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but this is the perfect time to try and spot majestic rays while snorkelling or diving.
What meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner are included in your package. You can also purchase additional food and drinks at the resort throughout the day.