LADY ELLIOT ISLAND...100% Eco Paradise

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March 11th 2023

Published: March 11th 2023

80 kms off the Queensland coast accessed by 12 seater plane from Bundaberg or Hervey Bay is a tiny coral cay that is 100 percent Eco and 100 percent satisfaction. The southern most island of the Great Barrier Reef and a haven for corals, seabirds, colourful fish, manta rays, turtles & humans...limited to 330 guests who snorkel, scuba dive, bask or otherwise simply enjoy the teeming wildlife. Whe... Read Full Entry

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11th March 2023

His Dudeness
Ralf Kreuze

Don't be sad you forgot your GoPro
Sometimes it's better without a camera. You can focus more on the critters themselves then on trying to film them or take a picture of them. Besides you have your very own GoPro with you all the time, eyes, ears and all the other senses, with an awesome processor called the brain that stores it and can replay it over and over again.

11th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Don't be sad you forgot your GoPro
There are no images from my GoPro in this blog Ralf, so I admit I have not mastered it yet. Unlike yours, my brain unfortunately has its digital limitations. I rely on Denise to read the manuals for anything technical and she refused to read the manual for the GoPro for me. So what's a fella gotta do? Lucky I also had my camera for the terrestrial experience! Thanks for your words of solace and wisdom.

12th March 2023

cabochick
Andrea

I've been there!
What a surprise to read about a little island I got to visit back in 2008. We camped and it was unbelievable, the noise from the birds. I couldn't hear myself think and would wade into the shallows to get away, only to run back in when a few black tip sharks would zero in on me. Amazing snorkeling out in the atoll. I saw stuff I never dreamed of seeing. Hello to you and Denise! It's been a while. Hope you are both well and dancing.

12th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

I've been there!
You were there in 2008 Andrea...all the way from Canada! How good is that!!! I bet its changed heaps since you were there and the eco developments, snorkeling facilities and increases in vegetation and bird populations would stagger you. However the relaxing ambience is still ever present. Wonderful to hear from you and thanks for commenting.

13th March 2023

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Stunning part of Australia...
We are yet to explore Queensland in any real way, so thanks for the lovely photos. Good to read of your travels again David and Denise :)

13th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Stunning part of Australia...
Thanks for commenting Ren. If there is an upside of Covid it is that Australians have been exploring our own country's abundance of stunning locales. Lady Elliot Island is a tiny gem off the coast of Queensland that was always there that we are so glad to have now discovered!

13th March 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Lady Elliot
This is a location we didn't get to while in Australia and would have enjoyed the area. We have a go pro now also and are learning how to use it. Marvelous snorkeling and boating. The waters are healing.

13th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The Lady Elliot
The Great Barrier Reef stretches for over 2.300 kms off the coast of Queensland and includes about 900 islands of which most are undeveloped. We have spent time on a handful and now we have discovered the most southern in Lady Elliot we are delighted to have enjoyed its special charms. Worth adding to your bucket list Dave & MJ. Only the other side of the Pacific for you in USA!

13th March 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Paradise found!
Dangerous One here.....looks like you had a great trip. A birder's paradise as well. Good to see you out and about!

13th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Paradise found!
Right on Dave. It may be the Manta Ray capital but the birds never ceased to squawk, "Look at me". And more and more tell their friends it is the place to nest and visit. A birder's paradise indeed!

13th March 2023

Grey haired nomads
David & Janice The grey-haired-nomads

Dreamland!
Sure looks like our kind of place! Lady luck was with you to get there by chance. That's the joy of travel, grab it wile you can. Sadly, we've fallen out of love with the long distance stuff, preferring to hang around the Uk in our motorhome. Thanks for letting us dream along with you.

13th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Dreamland!
Serendipity or Lady Luck was certainly smiling on us for this one David & Janice. Your motorhome in UK sounds like just the place to enjoy and dream. Thanks for commenting.

13th March 2023

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Someone Else's Lemons Became Your Lemonade
Wow, how fortunate that there was a vacancy. This trip sounded absolutely amazing. As His Dudenss said, sometimes it is good to go without a camera and soak up the moment. I am so glad you had it for the rest of the trip. Great story.

13th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Someone Else's Lemons Became Your Lemonade
Love the lemonade analogy Brendan. Enjoy the Galapagos...soak up the moments...not that you will have time to do otherwise!

14th March 2023

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Paradise
A little piece of paradise... thanks for sharing. Great to see you made some lovely memories.

14th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Paradise
A long way for you from England to Oz, Alan. But how lucky are we to be able to share special memories and events with our friends in the ether as your last blog so proudly exclaimed. Thanks for commenting.

14th March 2023

Zephyr
Nenene

Paradise Indeed
What a stunning island. Love the shots of the birds in flight.

15th March 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Paradise Indeed
Glad you liked the birds in flight pics, Nenene. I probably had more attempts at those than any others. Whoosh here, ducking, whoosh there..always a challenge, always fun. Loving you China adventures...keep 'em coming!

25th April 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Looks lovely
It really looks like a paradise island. I have seen a few places like that from above when I have flown over them. Each time I think "It looks so good! I would love to go there and spend a few days there". I am still waiting for the first time to visit one of those paradise islands. You went and now at least I got to read a bit about one and see some pictures from there. Thanks! /Ake

3rd May 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Looks Lovely
And tiny considering the dark green is the island and the white is the surf breaking on the coral reef that surrounds it. On my first flight to China we flew over a tiny island with a volcano at one end and I looked down the cone in awe. I think it was near New Guinea. I looked for it on each flight since, but alas, it eludes me. Happy memories Ake, what the joy of travel is all about!

18th July 2023

Bellini
Bellini

Incredible!
That photo is nuts. The waves look like razorblades.

18th July 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Incredible!
Thanks for checking in Bellini. Rare to get a good pic from the air but as the only way to get to Lady Elliot Island is by air, t'was a chance too good to miss. Glad to have discovered your blogs too!

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