Lady Elliot Island

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The Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost coral island of the Great Barrier Reef off Australia's east coast. It is located 80 km northeast of Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia. The closest island to the south is located 83 km south-east Fraser Iceland. In the northwest, the Bunker Group and the adjoining Capricorn Group, both groups of islands is located 37 km distance also part of the Great Barrier Reef. The island is about 45 acres in size.

History

The Lady Elliot Island was discovered in 1816 and named after the ship of the discoverer. Since 1970, she has developed for tourism, where one tries to conserve nature as much as possible. One third of the island is a bird sanctuary and may not be entered.

Tourism

In the remaining part of the island, more than 150 overnight guests may never stay the same. In the southeast of the island is a small, comfortable holiday resort and an airstrip for small aircraft. Arrival is from Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and recently Gladstone each via airplane.

The island is particularly interesting for underwater activities. From October to December is Brut-/Schlüpfzeit for sea turtles. Even whales can be observed there occasionally.

Avifauna

Zügelseeschwalbe