Scuba Diving Burnett Heads

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.


OPTIONAL UPGRADES:
VIP Upgrade: Travel in luxury and upgrade to our VIP Premium Captains Lounge where you will enjoy barista coffee/tea or hot chocolate, complimentary beer/wine or soft drink with your gourmet cheese platter, priority boarding, included wetsuit hire and personal waitstaff service.
Marine Bio Experience: Learn how to record reef health observations, the abundance of iconic reef animals such as turtles, and the important roles they play as part of this mesmerising and resilient World Heritage listed marine protected area. Participate in a marine biologist guided experience that includes in and out of water learning.
Certified Scuba Diving: Experience a shallow water dive within the Lagoon guided by one of our dive masters. Explore the Lagoons bommies and abundance of fish life and turtles in this pristine environment.
Non-Certified Introductory Scuba Dive: Suitable for beginners and novices to experience scuba diving on the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef. Full instruction and assistance are provided by our qualified and highly experienced dive instructors. You will participate in the 20-minute dive skills session before dropping below the waterline to explore the underwater wonders for 30 mins.
Shuttle Services: Local shuttle services available for $40 return per person. Please enquire by calling or email bookings@ladymusgraveexperience.com.au
Wetsuit Hire: Wetsuits are available on board for hire for an additional $15 (VIP upgrade includes wetsuit hire).
The Experience is Everything!


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: Prices include GST (10%), Fuel Levy (7%), GBRMPA EMC Fee ($8.00 per person) & QPWS Fee ($2.37 + 10% GST= $2.60 per person). Public holiday surcharge of 10% applies on public holidays. 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. We do recommend taking out travel insurance as this may assist in covering accommodation and travel costs if cancelled. Age limits for Infant fare applies 0-3 years old Age limits for Child fare 4-14 years inclusive Student and concession fare must be able to present valid student Identification

OUTER REEF DOUBLE DIVE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE SCUBA DIVING ON THE REMOTEST LOCATIONS ON THE SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF IN THE BUNKER GROUP OF ISLANDS

An adventure option for experienced certified divers. Double outer reef dives on-board our dive vessel Underworld capable of taking 20 divers to the outer reefs of the Bunker Group of Islands.
A Dive Master guides every dive and this is your chance to experience some of the more remote and least accessible dive sites of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. This dive is suitable for experienced open water divers with minimum of 20+ dives, recent diving experience (within past 6 months), confident with no mooring lines dives (free descent and ascent drift dives).
Boarding at 7am at the Bundaberg Port Marina, Burnett Heads, cruise in style on our luxury catamaran "Reef Empress" and enjoy morning tea as we make our way to the pristine Lady Musgrave Reef lagoon. Once you arrive into the lagoon transfer to our dive vessel Underworld for departure to surrounding islands & outer reefs. Lunch included when you return to Reef Empress before departing back to Bundaberg. A light afternoon tea served and arriving back to the marina at 5:30pm.

Please note -
* Tanks & weights included. If full equipment or computers required select on extra's page.
* This is for CERTIFIED divers only and your certification will need to be presented prior to dive.
* Some public holidays attract public holiday surcharge.

* Experience is required and must be active divers with proof of: Minimum 20 logged dives, recent diving activity, comfortable with drift diving, confident with free descent and free ascent on all dives.