Coral reefUNESCO World HeritageMarine Protected Area

Lady Elliot Island

Depth: 3–20 mLevel: Open WaterAll year round, peak Dec-Mar (mantas)

The southernmost coral cay in the whole system. It is famous for its manta rays and for its visibility, far above the Great Barrier Reef average.

Depth

3–20 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

20 m

Protection status

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (declared in 1975); around 99% of the World Heritage Area lies within the park; the island is in a Green Zone, the park's highest level of protection

UNESCO designation

World Heritage Site (Great Barrier Reef, inscribed in 1981)

Did you know?

It lies within a Green Zone (Marine National Park Zone), the highest protection classification granted by the park authority, reserved for breeding and nursery areas. The island has an airstrip with daily flights and a small eco-resort.

Sources consulted: UNESCO World Heritage Centre (ficha 154) · GBRMPA (Reef Authority) · DCCEEW (Gobierno de Australia) · Dive The World · Divernet

Location

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