Great Barrier Reef - Dive Hotels

[EricW]

You don't mention where you are flying in to and out of?

I've just come back from Lady Elliot Island.. don't let the weight allowance put you off, extra luggage is cheap relative to what you will spend overall (cost me $160 AUD) - and over a few days, cheaper than hiring, plus the benefit of using your own gear. You will need to book your luggage in advance, it's just a single prop plane with limited space. Just a note if night diving is an interest - they basically don't do it, despite what they say on the website, so you will get in two dives a day.

Excellent eco resort, with the easy accessibilty to diving (and snorkelling) you are looking for. The diving itself was excellent, not disappointed.

Yes, similiar but different to Heron Island as others have said, so I think it fits the bill well.

You're talking November, so that's stinger season for Lizard Island and Orpheus Island (never been to either) being that far north... at that time of year, they wouldn't be my first (or second or third) choice.

Thanks so much Hotsong. We can fly out of any airport - we will be flying up from Sydney.

Hadn't factored stinger season into it - great call out - that's less of an issue at Heron?

The limitation to two dives a day is a bit of a bummer - was hoping for the option of at least two morning and an afternoon.

Really appreciate the advice - we have been doing mainly Pacific diving recently.

 

[EricW]

I think you mean Reef Encounter.

Both OceanQuest and Reef Encounter are like floating hotels that move from Reef to Reef and have daily transfers so you can chose any lenght of stay really.

Much appreciated. Had not heard of this at all! Thank you -