What time of year are manta rays at Lady Elliot Island?
What time of year are manta rays at Lady Elliot Island? Top things to do on Lady Elliot Island Lady Elliot is one of the top five destinations on Earth for diving with manta rays. You can snorkel or dive with manta rays all year round (though they congregate in larger numbers between May and September).
Can you swim at Lady Elliot Island?
Swimming. Guests can swim at anytime in the warm waters surrounding Lady Elliot Island or relax in the Manta pool situated in the centre of the resort accommodation, please check with the Dive Shop regarding tides and weather conditions. Guests can also swim in the Resort Pool from 7am to 9pm.
Can you anchor off Lady Elliot Island?
Anchoring is available adjacent to the No Anchoring Area. Lady Elliot Island Lightstation was listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List in 2004. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has made a Heritage Management Plan to protect and manage the Lady Elliot Island Lightstation's Commonwealth heritage values.
How long does it take to walk around Lady Elliot Island?
Lady Elliot is only 42 Hectares (100 acres) in size, small enough to walk around in 45 minutes. Tour the reef in a glass-bottom boat, learn to snorkel or scuba dive, take a guided reef walk, relax on the beach or enjoy a leisurely walk around the Island.
Can you swim with manta rays?
The long and short of it is that snorkeling with manta rays is amazing. If you're scared of the water and being on the open ocean, this activity is NOT for you. While you're never too far off the coast of the Big Island, the darkness of being at sea after sunset can be frightening for some.
Why is it called Lady Elliot Island?
In 1816 Captain Thomas Stewart sighted and named the island while sailing the 'Lady Elliot' (named after the wife of Hugh Elliot, the colonial governor of India at the time).
What is the best time of year to visit Lady Elliot Island?
July - September Visibility for diving is also fantastic during this time of year, sitting at approximately 30m. This is often considered the best time to visit Lady Elliot Island.
Are manta rays rare to see?
Giant oceanic manta rays are pretty rare; any diver or snorkelers who gets to witness one is a lucky person. Giant mantas are also known as oceanic manta rays, pelagic manta rays – or by their Latin name, mobula birostris.
How many days do you need at Lady Elliot Island?
The length of stay varies depending how much time you have available, however ,we recommend at least three days to really experience all that Lady Elliot Island has to offer.
What to do if a manta ray approaches you?
It is best to approach mantas slowly from their side allowing the animal to see you while it can maintain a clear path of travel ahead. Never chase after a manta ray. If you stay still they often come back for a closer look at you. Like you and I, mantas appreciate their personal space.
Can you hug a manta ray?
Manta rays are a protected species in Hawaii and we absolutely do not allow any touching, chasing, or harassing of the manta rays.