Words like “stunning”, “beautiful”, and “unreal” come to mind when trying to describe the Great Barrier Reef, but truthfully, it’s something you have to experience for yourself.
We were in Noosa at the time, when we decided to fly out to Lady Elliot Island – a tiny place, that’s really only a landing strip and an ice cream shop – located on the southern most point of the Great Barrier Reef.
We woke up at 4am and made out way to tiny airport and our even tinier plane. Now, I’m not afraid to fly – I’ve been on many planes, many-a-time; however, there was something about a hefty pilot wearing a belly-top and flip-flops that rubbed me the wrong way. I mean, he just seemed like the kind of guy who was more likely to scream “everybody hold on, while I try something cool” – than “buckle up”.
But, after a very turbulent, white-knuckle ride – we made it!
Lady Elliot Island is beautiful. Small sandy beaches, with the only miles and miles of ocean surrounding you – you can’t help but feel like you’ve settled away on a secluded island paradise.
While there, we enjoyed wandering the beach, snorkelling the coral, and exploring the Great Barrier Reef on both a glass bottom boat ride, and a guided dive. As I said before, there is no way to describe the Great Barrier Reef – it’s almost like accidentally wandering into an unknown world full of vibrant colours, shapes, and creatures that you thought only possible in fairy tales.
What I love most about the picture above is that you can see how tiny the island is, in the great big Pacific that surrounds it. You can see the reef that breaks the harsh ocean waves, protecting the fish the live there, and making it possible for people to enjoy their day in water as well.
It really is special – and not surprising that the Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Like Alice through the look glass, you never know what you’re missing until you let yourself enter an unknown world.
Destination Nutshell:
Flight: $298, which included round trip airfare, snorkelling equipment, the boat ride out to the Great Barrier Reef, a buffet lunch (but don’t get too excited – it was mostly weird noodle salad), use of the facilities, and an orientation of the island.
Accom: We didn’t stay on the Island – we flew back to the mainland to stay in a cheap hostel on the Gold Coast, but you can! It’s just a little pricey.
Highlights: the great barrier reef, surviving the sketchy pilot, snorkelling, swimming, and a beautiful day.
We were in Noosa at the time, when we decided to fly out to Lady Elliot Island – a tiny place, that’s really only a landing strip and an ice cream shop – located on the southern most point of the Great Barrier Reef.
We woke up at 4am and made out way to tiny airport and our even tinier plane. Now, I’m not afraid to fly – I’ve been on many planes, many-a-time; however, there was something about a hefty pilot wearing a belly-top and flip-flops that rubbed me the wrong way. I mean, he just seemed like the kind of guy who was more likely to scream “everybody hold on, while I try something cool” – than “buckle up”.
But, after a very turbulent, white-knuckle ride – we made it!
Lady Elliot Island is beautiful. Small sandy beaches, with the only miles and miles of ocean surrounding you – you can’t help but feel like you’ve settled away on a secluded island paradise.
While there, we enjoyed wandering the beach, snorkelling the coral, and exploring the Great Barrier Reef on both a glass bottom boat ride, and a guided dive. As I said before, there is no way to describe the Great Barrier Reef – it’s almost like accidentally wandering into an unknown world full of vibrant colours, shapes, and creatures that you thought only possible in fairy tales.
What I love most about the picture above is that you can see how tiny the island is, in the great big Pacific that surrounds it. You can see the reef that breaks the harsh ocean waves, protecting the fish the live there, and making it possible for people to enjoy their day in water as well.
It really is special – and not surprising that the Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Like Alice through the look glass, you never know what you’re missing until you let yourself enter an unknown world.
Destination Nutshell:
Flight: $298, which included round trip airfare, snorkelling equipment, the boat ride out to the Great Barrier Reef, a buffet lunch (but don’t get too excited – it was mostly weird noodle salad), use of the facilities, and an orientation of the island.
Accom: We didn’t stay on the Island – we flew back to the mainland to stay in a cheap hostel on the Gold Coast, but you can! It’s just a little pricey.
Highlights: the great barrier reef, surviving the sketchy pilot, snorkelling, swimming, and a beautiful day.
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