Snorkelling
The best snorkelling is between Coral Gardens and the Lighthouse. You can enter the water at one and snorkel to the other. Check the current current direction at the Dive Shop if you want to know which way will be easiest. There are cut-outs of the reef at both locations to allow exit and entry to the water at low tide high tide is easy off the beach. Don't forget to drop your reef shoes at your exit point. Hundreds of species of tropical fish can be seen, as well as many Green and Hawksbill turtles. Reef Sharks harmless and Manta Rays. You can also snorkel in the lagoon 2 hours either side of the high tide.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving can be arranged by the Dive Shop if staying on the island, but you can't dive on the day you are flying in or the day you are flying out, so plan accordingly. Other operators run dive trips to the reef from the coastal towns.
Glass bottom boating
Trips run daily, several times if demand requires it. Take your snorkelling equipment to dive off the boat.
Reef Walking
Reef walking can be done at low tide in the lagoon. Reef walking shoes are provided.
Fish Feeding
3pm daily at the fish pool, if you want the fish to come to you.
Bird Watching
Birds are top of the food chain at Lady Elliot, and as a result they are there in abundance. Over 100 species can be seen on the island. An umbrella comes in handy.
Swimming
There is small salt-water pool as part of the resort, but it is not inspiring. Ocean swimming is possible in some areas, but can be difficult because of the corals and rocks, particularly a low tide. Deck chairs are scattered around the beaches