Lady Elliot Island Turtle Trek Package
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Departure Times
Departure Point: Hervey Bay
Please note this tour only runs from November to March!
Pricing Options
See hatching and nesting sea turtles up close on the pristine Lady Elliot Island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef!
- From November to March, watch protected sea turtles as they nest and hatch
- Travel to Lady Elliot Island via scenic flight from Hervey Bay
- Stay in an eco-cabin at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort for 2 nights
- Go snorkelling, cruise in a glass bottom boat, and enjoy this stunning island
Experience the magic of turtle season with a Turtle Trek Package on Lady Elliot Island! Travel from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort via scenic flight, where you can admire this gorgeous section of the Southern Great Barrier Reef from the sky. Spend 2 nights at the resort in an eco cabin, enjoying activities like snorkelling, boat tours, and attenting informative turtle talks. Let the naturalist guides bring you to the turtles' natural habitat so you can see them nesting and hatching from November to March!
Highlights
- 2-night stay at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
- Return scenic flights from Hervey Bay
- Panoramic aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef
- See turtles nesting and hatching
- Access to resort facilities and activities
- Comfy accommodation in an eco-cabin
- Glass bottom boat tours offered
- Snorkel gear and lessons provided
- Spot marine life and explore pristine coral reefs
- Free time to enjoy the tropical island scenery
- Breakfast and dinner included daily
- Informative turtle talks by experts
- Family-friendly
Sample Itinerary
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Scenic Flight From Hervey Bay
Travel to Lady Elliot Island in a premium seaplane where you can enjoy unmatched views of the island and the surrounding Great Barrier Reef. Flights depart from Hervey Bay and Bundaberg, and make sure you bring a camera to capture those incredible aerial views!
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Arrive at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort where you'll spend the next two n...
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Scenic Flight From Hervey Bay
Travel to Lady Elliot Island in a premium seaplane where you can enjoy unmatched views of the island and the surrounding Great Barrier Reef. Flights depart from Hervey Bay and Bundaberg, and make sure you bring a camera to capture those incredible aerial views!
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Arrive at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort where you'll spend the next two nights. Stay in a comfortable eco-cabin with shared bathroom facilities, and make use of all the resort amenities! Breakfast and dinner are included daily, and you can add on a buffet lunch each day for extra cost. This is an incredible opportunity to stay on a pristine Great Barrier Reef island surrounded by nature, so cherish every moment!
Turtle Season
November to March is turtle season on Lady Elliot Island! Your Turtle Trek Package includes expert presentations and talks about sea turtles and their behaviours. You'll get to visit the special turtle nesting spots on the island and see the beautiful creatures either nesting or hatching, depending on the month of your visit.
Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat
Have the chance to spot even more marine life of the Great Barrier Reef on a glass bottom boat tour or snorkelling tour! All snorkel gear is provided and lessons are available for those who need them. You'll have ample opportunities to snorkel in this phenomenal section of reef and potentially spot more turtles and dolphins, sharks, rays, and more. You can also view the reef from the surface on a glass bottom boat tour.
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What To Bring
- Please bring a small overnight bag for your 2 night stay including:
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Camera
- Clothes/toiletries
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
There is a 15kg luggage limit for all helicopter flights!
What's Included
- 2 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,...
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What To Bring
- Please bring a small overnight bag for your 2 night stay including:
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Camera
- Clothes/toiletries
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
There is a 15kg luggage limit for all helicopter flights!
What's Included
- 2 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
- Informational turtle talks and presentations
- National Park fees
What's Extra
- 2 hot and cold buffet lunches ($70 per adult and $44 per child)
- Any extra meals or souvenirs you wish to purchase at the resort
- Additional nights at the resort (please enquire)
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
- There is a minimum 2 night stay at the resort.
- All activities are subject to weather and tide conditions.
- There is a 15kg luggage limit for all flights.
- Not valid in QLD/NSW School Holidays (14 Dec 2024 – 30 Jan 2025).
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 many nights can we stay at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort?
This package includes 2 nights, and the resort has a minimum 2-night stay policy. But you can add on extra nights if you wish, please enquire upon booking!
What meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner are included daily with this package. You can also add on 2 buffet lunches which cost $70 per adult and $44 per child.
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.
Where do the scenic flights depart from?
Your scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island departs from Hervey Bay Airport. There are also flights from Bundaberg to the island, please enquire about this option!
When is turtle season?
Turtle season on Lady Elliot Island is from November to March. The first half of the season is when turtles come ashore to nest, and the second half of of the season is when the eggs hatch and you can see baby sea turtles making their way to the sea!
What is the accommodation like?
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!