sth GBR Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave Islands

[dannydiver]

Hello,
I've heard Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave in the sthn part of GBR are really nice but need more info.
Am looking to spend a week in Bargara/Bundaberg area and do some diving and turtle watching. Anyone have any info or has anyone been to this area??

 

[DiverDebbie]

I'm certainly not an expert on the area, but I see no one has replied. I did my very first ocean dive as a "discover scuba" dive at Lady Musgrave, so it's a special memory for me The Island (or coral cay, as it is) and surrounding lagoon was stunning! Postcard perfect. The lagoon was a perfect first dive too... tons of fish, nice coral, saw my first turtle, great viz. ...shallow though. I know there are other sites outside the lagoon that I can't advise on, but if the lagoon was any indication, it should be worth while. I have also heard good things about Lady Elliot.
One thing though... I stayed briefly in Bundaberg to do that dive, and um... personally... wouldn't want to spend a week there unless you are out diving every day. I love Aus, but let's just say it's not the prettiest town around! ...but Bundy does have their rum!

 

[ChrisDur]

Just found this. If you haven't gone yet.............I agree with the Budaberg opinion. Also, my wife and I spent 4 days on LEI snorkeling and looking at birds in November 99. Wonderful place. Big Huge everything and you just step off the beach. Get a little canvas bungalow on the beach. Have fun.......if you haven't gone yet.