The Great Barrier Reef is always the first to think of Keynes or the Holy Spirit Islands. In fact, the Great Barrier Reef stretches 2300 kilometers, the area is very wide. In addition to Australia's north, there are plenty of good places in central Queensland. Lady Illite, for example, is worthy of recommendation! Compared to Keynes, there are fewer visitors here, so the ecology is also well protected, is the first choice for small and high-end!
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island, Australia, by Network
Where is Mrs. Illite?
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef ecosystem on Earth. These include 3000 coral reefs, 600 continental islands and nearly 150 coastal mangrove islands. The Great Barrier Reef is also unique, with a latitude of more than 14 degrees, extending from shallow estuaries to deep-sea waters and a vast range of ecological communities, habitats and species.
Photo: location of Mrs. Illite on a map, by Google Maps
(Lady Elliot Island), the southernmost coral island of the Great Barrier Reef, covers an area of about 45 hectares. The name comes from a ship once moored here called Lady Elliot. Lady Illite Island, situated on a tidal lagoon, has undergone more than 3500 years of natural evolution. The coral reefs around it are a "green zone" with colorful and interesting marine animals and coral reef ecology.
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island, Australia, by Network
Lady Illite Island is the first island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to be included in the World Heritage site. There is a resort and an airstrip on the island. It is home to more than 60 species of rare birds, thousands of fish and one of the world's most important turtle habitats. The key words of the island are green, environmental protection and ecology.
Photo: sea Turtle, by Network, on Lady Illite Island
How do I get to Mrs. Illite?
In order to prevent the destruction of Mrs. Illite's unique natural environment and to maximize the experience of visitors to the island, the island is strictly restricted to the number of people on the island, receiving no more than 100 VIP guests per day on the island by special plane.
- [from Gold Coast Airport] arrive in 100 minutes
- [from Brisbane Airport] arrive in 80 minutes
- [from Bandabberg Airport] arrive in 30 minutes
- [departing from Hoover Bay Airport] arrive in 40 minutes.
Photo: helicopter to Lady Illite, by Network
Lady Illite is the nearest Great Barrier Reef island to Brisbane, the southern capital of Queensland. On the way to the destination, a wide-sighted sightseeing plane will take you to the right altitude to take a bird's eye view of the 70-kilometer-long golden coast and the panorama of the city and the Great Barrier Reef. In particular, near the Q1 Star Tower, the sparkling sea and golden beach meet at random, forming colors of varying depth.
Photo: beautiful view on the helicopter, by Ginny
The irregular edges of the coastline outline a picturesque picture, coupled with a more colorful projection of clouds. Lady Illite's island is surrounded by a vast circle of living coral reefs that are as colorful as rainbows. The water above the coral reef is blue-green, and beyond the coral reef is a deeper shade of blue, making the island a dazzling diamond embedded in the ocean.
Photo: helicopter overlooking Mrs. Illite Island, by Network
Tips：
- Lady Illite Island, flying to and from is a small plane, only 9 and 13 seats, there is no bathroom on the plane
- 2. In addition to the need to wear a personal swimsuit, snorkeling gear will be available and may carry personal snorkeling gea
- 3. Easy breakfast and juice on board, delivered to each passenger before getting on the plane
What's interesting about Lady Illite?
Photo: map of Lady Illite Island Q, by Network
Lady Illite itself is a resort, on the island, and you can enjoy the comfort and tranquillity of it. You can bathe in the sun, swim on the stretches of sand, or explore the mysterious and ancient history of the islands, and visit the scenery of the islands. As long as the tide and safety permit, you can dive into the sea at any time. For those who don't want to get into the water, beach volleyball, football, billiards and table tennis are available on the island, while DVD, books and board games are available at Manta Lounge. Whether it is a day trip or a few more days, I believe it will bring you a perfect experience.
Photo: Mrs. Elite Island, Australia, by Network
Snorkeling / deep diving
With its largest live coral community and one of the few islands where live corals can be seen, Lady Illite has become a great place for snorkeling and scuba diving in the world. These two are also the most important activities on the island. You can dive in the warm waters around the island at any time to explore this undamaged island.
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island diving, by Network
Lady Illite Island diving Station offers complete snorkeling gear (goggles, breathing tubes, frog shoes, diving suits, etc.). Diving can be experienced without a diver license, and coaches on the island will carefully train basic diving knowledge and basic underwater skills.
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island diving, by Network
Take a breathing tube to the sea and enjoy entering the underwater world as if you could only hear your breath. Lady Illite has more than 1500 different species of marine life, including green / red-headed turtles, helibill turtles, paradise whales, manta rays, clown fish and giant clams. While diving, it is easy to see cute turtles looking at you, coral of all sizes dancing from the ground, like the bottom of the garden, as if they had become a mermaid, think of it is intoxicating.
Photo: Marine Turtle Habitat on Lady Illite Island, by Network
Glass bottom ship
Lady Illite Island offers a variety of glass-bottomed boat trips. All ships are equipped with jet engines to ensure less environmental impact on reefs and their marine life.
Photo: Lady Illite Island Glass bottom ship, by Network
Sailing in a glass-bottomed boat on a clear sea surface, the bottom of the ship is a glass partition, allowing people to see directly through the bottom of the ship the wonders of the ocean floor-the colorful coral reefs, the disparate tropical fish, the jellyfish, and so on. People who do not want to go into the water can choose to board this kind of boat to watch the sea life.
Photo: Lady Illite Island Glass bottom ship, by Network
In addition to daytime tours, Lady Illite also offers a night-time glass-bottomed boat trip. With a dedicated UV light, you can clearly see coral reefs and fish wandering around the bottom of the boat. The Great Barrier Reef wakes up at night, the boundless sea and stars merge into one, and you will feel as if you are in the space universe, and you will experience this fascinating ecosystem that is completely different from the beauty of the day. Only the marine life that swims under the ship from time to time can remind you to be above sea level at this time.
Photo: nighttime Glass bottom ship, by Network
Reef walk
Reef walking is a good way to explore tidal lagoon. You can go from the beach to the edge of the reef into the lagoon and get close to the marine environment. You'll find countless marine life, including sea cucumbers, starfish, sea urchins, corals, clams, crabs and colorful fish. Experienced guides will introduce you to the complexity of coral ecosystems and the creatures you see or are interested in.
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island Rocks Walk, by Network
Tips：
Although the reef walk is fun, pay special attention to:
1. Wear protective shoes, sunscreen, hat or long-sleeved clothes at all times to protect against the sun
2. When walking on a coral reef, use the reef stroll to walk carefully along the sand path in a balanced manne
3. Never stand on coral, they are alive!
4. You can enjoy and take photos, but don't touch any marine life; it's an offence to remove or cause any damage to corals, shells, etc. in marine parks.
More wonderful activities
There will be a leaflet printed with daily schedule and time in the resort room, and you can freely choose to participate in the island's rich activities according to the time on the leaflet.
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island Lighthouse, by Network
Fish feed (Fish Feeding): every day in the "fish pond" a series of amazing coral fish. Put on your reef walking shoes and immerse yourself in this exciting experience.
(Bird Watching Tour): picturesque Lady Illite Island can see a variety of seabirds, land birds and migratory birds. Such as Phoenix-headed terns, black-headed terns, silver gulls, precious Brownian skipjacks, mini-guardians, and a flock of red-tailed tropical birds. During this 45-minute bird-watching trip, you will see why Lady Illite Island is so popular with ornithologists!
Photo: bird watching trip to Lady Illite Island, by Network
If you want to explore this charming island on foot, there are two different journeys-the Ecological Trail and the Discovery Trail.
Ecological track (The Eco Walking Trail):
The eco-trail combines a climate-change trail developed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Service and the Ilf Island Eco-Resort. The Climate change Trail guides you through the island's various ecosystems, including coastal, tropical rain forests, coral reefs, and wetlands, with a series of unscrambling signs. The signs will enhance visitors' understanding and understanding of how climate change will affect various ecosystems on the island through rising sea surface and air temperatures, increased frequency of severe storms, changes in rainfall, sea level rise, ocean acidification and ocean current changes.
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island, by Network
Explore the Trail (The Discovery Walking Trail):
Exploring the Trail is a historic journey and you'll learn more about the unique natural and man-made landmarks and fascinating history of Lady Illite. Highlights of the trail route include the 1873-1995 ancient lighthouse, the brand-new fully automatic lighthouse, the Pissania Forest, and Coral Garden. One hour after the ebb tide, there was also a chance to see black reef sharks on the beach in shallow waters off the coast.
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island Lighthouse, by Network
Children's Playground: the Coral Reef Education Center is adjacent to a cool children's playground with slide and rock climbing equipment.
Coral Ranger and Child Care: the resort provides babysitters and primary pleasure facilities for children. If you want to enjoy these services during your stay, remember to let them know when you book.
Primary reef vagrants: educational activities for children between the ages of 5 and 12. It includes a 2-hour course to guide interesting indoor and outdoor educational activities focused on preserving our beautiful Great Barrier Reef.
Photo: Lady Illite Island Center, by Network
Lady Illite Island accommodation recommendation
This is the only hotel on Lady Illite Island-the Lady Illite Island Resort, (Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort). The resort offers a range of comfortable accommodation options, with each suite, unit and tent designed to minimize the impact on the island while enriching the overall environmental and seasonal wildlife experience. To implement the concept of environmental protection, there is no telephone, TV, radio or Wi-Fi in the room, which is very suitable for emptying. Living here has the feeling of returning to nature.
Photo: holiday village by Lady Illite Island official website
Two bedroom suite (Two Bedroom Island Suites):
The spacious two-bedroom suite accommodates up to four people, with separate air conditioning, private bathrooms, mini-refrigerator, bar and microwave. The suite has a private balcony with lagoon views.
Photo: two bedroom Suite, Mrs. by Illite Island official website
Sea view room (Reef Unit):
The sea view room can accommodate up to 4 adults and children. Each room offers a queen bed and a double bed with polished wooden floors, wardrobe, ceiling fan, tea / coffee making facilities and mini-bar refrigerator. Equipped with bathroom and large balcony with furniture, enjoy beautiful views in rooms less than 10 meters from sunrise beach.
Garden Room (Garden Units):
The garden room can accommodate up to 4 people. This room offers queen rooms and bunk-style beds, making it an ideal choice for families. Each unit has polished wooden floors, matching bathrooms and a balcony with a view of the sea. The garden room is less than 10 meters from sunrise beach and is easy to walk to the beach.
Photo: garden Room, Mrs. by Illite Island official website
Eco-cabin (Eco Cabins):
The eco-cabin is a spacious Safari-style tent, 20 metres from the beach, with shared bathroom amenities. Each shack can accommodate up to four people, with two single beds. Each bed has electric lights and power connections, including a separate fan. The cost per adult per night is calculated on the basis of the number of occupants.
Photo: eco-Cottage, Mrs. by Illite Island official website
Luxury camping tent, (Glamping Tents):.
Camping tents can accommodate two people, each with a private bathroom and balcony, the best choice for couples or couples. Living in camping tents, you will be immersed in large natural flora and spectacular lagoon. During certain seasons, migratory birds will nest in the surrounding vegetation, while turtles will land and even lay their eggs only a few meters away from your doorstep. You can enjoy the beautiful, original natural scenery of Lady Illite Island.
Photo: deluxe camping tent, official website of Mrs. by Illite Island
Recommended itinerary for Lady Illite Island
Go to Lady Illite Island to play, the most convenient way to join the group. You can choose Brisbane or Gold Coast, which will be assembled half an hour before Brisbane. After arriving on a sightseeing plane, the tour guide will introduce the island, and you can take part in all kinds of glass-bottomed boats, snorkeling, beach walks, fish feeding and so on.
Lady Illite Island-Star of the Great Barrier Reef
Photo: Mrs. Illite Island diving, by Network
Ms. Eliot I.
Coral islands, located at the southernmost tip of the Great Barrier Reef, have evolved naturally for more than 3,500 years. It is home to more than 60 species of rare birds, thousands of fish and one of the world's most important turtle habitats. With its largest coral colony, it has become a diving resort. There are not only airports but also resorts on the island. To prevent pollution and maintain the richest natural ecology, coral islands strictly limit the number of people on the islands.
If the central Holy Spirit Islands are characterized by romantic fantasies and Keynes in the north by natural adventures, the southernmost Lady Illite Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a low-key, original ecology. Although Lady Illite is not as famous as the Holy Spirit and Keynes, nor is luxury its main feature, nature's gift is generous. Four seasons change, where you can enjoy sunrise and sunset, tide rising and rising these most primitive beauty. The ocean is surrounded by coral reefs, the land nourishes the vegetation, the islands shelter lovely animals, and brings a glimpse of the Great Barrier Reef for those who come here!
Author: 77-Kingstar@Mafengwo
