Lady Musgrave Island Southern Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour – Departs Bundaberg
- Bundaberg
- Full-day Tours
- Tour in English
- Natural Scenery
- Boat Tour
- Special Experience
Overview
EXPERIENCE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF & LADY MUSGRAVE ISLAND
FROM THE COMFORT OF ‘LADY MUSGRAVE HQ’ PONTOON
LMHQ IS THE ONLY PONTOON EXPERIENCE ON THE SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF!!
Snorkel with the turtles and abundant marine life amidst the colourful corals of Lady Musgrave Island’s Lagoon the only navigable coral cay lagoon on the entire Great Barrier Reef. Lady Musgrave Island boasts stinger free snorkelling year-round and up-close turtle encounters.
Experience the Southern Great Barrier Reef from the comfort of Lady Musgrave HQ Pontoon a zero-carbon footprint eco-educational day tour platform. Departing daily from Bundaberg Port Marina we offer a full day tour at Lady Musgrave Island via our world class 3 level custom built pontoon.
Checking in at 7:00am cruising in comfort onboard luxury 35m High Speed catamaran Reef Empress from Bundaberg Port Marina to Lady Musgrave HQ Pontoon, nestled in the turquoise protected waters of Lady Musgrave Islands coral cay lagoon.
During the outbound journey relax and enjoy:
• morning tea.
• reef presentation by marine biologists and Master Reef Guides
• spectacular ocean views – look out for the dolphins year-round and whales during season (July-October)
• purchase souvenirs from our onboard kiosk
• book extra activities such as marine bio experience, non-certified discover scuba dive, certified scuba dive, VIP upgrades, guided snorkel experiences.
• chat to our team of marine biologists about your day and what you should expect to see in the water and on the island.
• informative commentary about the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Bunker Group of Islands and Lady Musgrave Island
Arriving at Lady Musgrave HQ Pontoon participate in several included activities:
• 4.5 hours of unfettered access to LMHQ PONTOON complete with 14m underwater observatory, sun-loungers on the upper deck, kiosk bar, snorkel & dive centre, 4 warm outdoor showers.
• swim with the turtles and abundant marine life amidst diverse colourful coral – snorkel gear hire included.
• informative glass bottom boat tour
• educational fish feeding demonstration by marine ecology team.
• guided island walking tour with wildlife ecologists.
• bird watching
• gourmet buffet lunch using freshest local produce Bundaberg has to offer.
On the return journey back to Bundaberg Port enjoy:
• afternoon tea service.
• purchase drinks from the licensed bar
• talk to our crew and ask them any questions you may have about the things you have experienced.
WHAT TO BRING:
• Swimwear
• Reef shoes or thongs
• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeve sun-shirt etc)
• Sunscreen – REEF SAFE ONLY (available for purchase onboard)
• Cash or credit card for onboard purchases
• Towel
• Backpack
• drink bottle
THINGS TO NOTE / FAQs:
1. Prices include GST (10%), Fuel Levy (7%), GBRMPA EMC Fee ($8.00 per person) & QPWS Fee ($2.37 10% GST= $2.60 per person).
2. Public holiday surcharge of 10% applies on public holidays.
3. All tours are subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers. The safety and wellbeing of our guests and team remain our priority. If a tour is cancelled due to weather or insufficient passenger numbers, be assured that you’ll have options to re-book when it suits you.
4. We do recommend taking out travel insurance as this may assist in covering accommodation and travel costs if cancelled.
5. Age limits for Infant fare applies 0-3 years old
6. Age limits for Child fare 4-14 years inclusive
Queensland Public Holidays 26/27 & Block Out Period
o 3 April – 6 April 2026
o We do not operate 25 April
o 4 May 2026
o 28 May 2026
o 12 August 2026
o 5 October 2026
o 24 December 2026
o We do not operate 25 December
o 26 December 2026
o 28 December 2026
o 1 January 2027
o 26 January 2027
o 26 March – 29 March 2027
Block Out Period: 23rd December to 8 January
What’s included
Included
- Return transfers from Bundaberg on our luxury catamaran
- Access to LMHQ Pontoon facilities and underwater observatory
- Morning and afternoon tea onboard transfers
- Buffet lunch of fresh prawns, cold meats, selection of salads
- Snorkel equipment hire
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Guided island walk
- Environmental Management Surcharges of $8 per person
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child rate is applicable for children aged 4 – 14 years inclusive.
Infant rate is applicable for infants aged 3 years and under.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times whilst on board.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early and bring your confirmation email with you. Please do not be late. Look out for the boat marked 'Lady Musgrave,' and if you have any questions, feel free to ask the staff at 617 427 009 911.
Parking: Please park in the clearly signed long stay gravel car park or grass areas provided for Lady Musgrave Day Tours (please do not park in the bitumen car park near the marina offices as these are short stay parking allotments)
Good to know
WHAT TO BRING • Swimwear • Water bottle (filtered water stations are available onboard to refill these from) • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses & protective rash shirt/sunshirt) • Towel • Cameras • Thongs/reef shoes/crocs or old sandshoes to walk in water from glass bottom boat onto island • Seasickness medication for return journey(we recommend Travacalm)
All travelling passengers must fill in a mandatory boat waiver prior to travel. Please follow the link below to complete online. Waivers do not need to be printed. All information is stored securely. https://ladymusgraveexperience.com.au/waiver/.
We recommend TravacalmHO chewable seasickness tablets are taken a minimum of 30 mins prior to boarding the vessel on the day of travel. For those who are known to suffer seasickness Phenergan the night before travel as well as Travacalmon the day of travel.
Disconnect to reconnect. As Lady Musgrave Island and Lagoon is located outer reef, there is limited mobile phone and data reception.
In the event a tour cannot go ahead, guests will be contacted 24 –48 hours prior and be given options to cancel or postpone.
Please note all pricing includes all fees and charges (Fuel Levy & GST inclusive). Public holiday surcharge of 10%.
All tours are subject to weather conditions. The safety and wellbeing of our guests and team remain our priority. If a tour is cancelled due to weather, be assured that you’ll have options to re-book when it suits you. We do recommend taking out travel insurance as this may assist in covering accommodation and travel costs if this needs to be cancelled.
All tours are subject to weather and minimum numbers and maybe changed without notice due to conditions on the day and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration. Lady Musgrave Experience reserves the right to substitute vessels if necessary.
Free parking is available in our designated car-park. Please park in our free car parking, which is located behind a large sign – “The Home of Lady Musgrave Experience” in a gravel car park. Please do not park in the Marina car park, as this is a shared car-park with other businesses. We do have street signage to direct you to our car-parking area.
We have a large range of snorkel vests and pool noodles for flotation. Our Inwater snorkel guides are only too happy to help for any assistance and instruction.
Adventure Outer Reef dive vessel is subject to minimum numbers. If minimum numbers aren’t reached, you will be contacted to discuss options, one of which would be to revert to a certified Lagoon Dive.
You must be over 12 years of age for scuba dive, pass the required medical questionnaire and participate in the 30 minute dive introduction.
In an open ocean environment, we cannot guarantee there will be no jellyfish, however we have never had any harmful stingers, and do not experience a “stinger season” (as is the case further north). The sheltered lagoon prevents large jellyfish blooms in the snorkel area. For guest comfort, wetsuits are available for hire.
Lady Musgrave Experience holds no responsibility for loss or damage to goods. Lady Musgrave Experience reserves the right to substitute vessels and/or skippers and crew and shall not be liable for death/injury to any persons or loss or damage to property due to persons’ negligence.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.
We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.
Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.
No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.
The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.
Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.
For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.
Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. By completing your booking, you agree to all the above terms and conditions.
