Lizard Island has announced details and dates for its 2019 Reef Expedition experiences, offering guests access to normally unseen snorkelling areas around the island and exclusive areas of the Great Barrier Reef.
Dates for this year’s expeditions are June 20-24, 2019 and November 21-25, 2019, and the four night Reef Expedition Program includes a range of adventures from Lizard Island luxury lodge as a base, and all-inclusive gourmet dining, fine wines and special extras.
Included are guided snorkel trips around the inner reef, a full day’s snorkelling or diving in the outer reef and guided tours above and below the water with Lizard Island’s naturalist Beth Bull. A four-kilometre hike to Cook’s Look follows Captain Cook’s original trail and delivers panoramic views of the island and reef from the summit.
Expedition numbers are limited to 12 guests.
Lizard Island is the only resort located on the 1,013-hectare National Park, offering the rare privilege of simply stepping off the beach to snorkel, taking in the wonders of Giant Clam gardens and schools of tropical fish including Simon the resident Groper, manta rays, turtles and coral.
As a personal tour of Australian Museum Lizard Island Research Station is another highlight on the itinerary. A world-leading supplier of on-reef facilities for coral reef research and education, the Research Station provides a fascinating insight into the reef and the challenges in its conservation.
Private sunset drinks with the station’s directors, Dr Anne Hoggart AM and Dr Lyle Vail AM offer a first-hand understanding of the research into the reef’s incredible ecology and a chance to get involved.
Reef Society Founder Wendy Morris – a pioneer in reef-based ecotourism operations – said she was delighted to be leading the Reef Expedition again this year.
“The Reef Expeditions always bring together a small group of like-minded people who are interested in the incredible beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and who are keen to conserve it.”
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