3 places to discover
Lady Elliot Island is a 45-hectare coral cay at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, about 85 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg in Queensland. Part of the Capricorn and Bunker Group within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, it is known as the southernmost coral cay of the reef. The island features a heritage-listed lighthouse, an eco resort, and is renowned for manta rays, turtle nesting, and extensive snorkelling and diving opportunities.
Montague Island (Barunguba) is a protected nature reserve located 9 kilometres offshore from Narooma on the New South Wales South Coast within Eurobodalla Shire. Managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the 82-hectare island is renowned for its historic 1881 lighthouse, large colonies of little penguins and fur seals, and diverse seabird populations. Access is restricted to guided tours by licensed operators departing from Narooma.
South Bruny National Park occupies the southern section of Bruny Island off southeastern Tasmania, within the Kingborough municipality. Established in 1997, it protects rugged coastal cliffs, sandy beaches including Cloudy Bay, heathlands and eucalypt forests. The park is notable for the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, dramatic Fluted Cape dolerite cliffs, diverse birdlife including the forty-spotted pardalote, and extensive walking tracks offering coastal scenery and wilderness experiences accessible via ferry from Kettering.