The first weekend in May is a long weekend in Australia (Labour Day), so we took a flight on a small twin propeller plane to the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef for three days of snorkeling. We landed on Lady Elliot Island which is approximately 150 kms northeast of Hervey bay. A small island that can accommodate about 100 people in cabins with a little restaurant and 3 boats to take you out to deep water for snorkeling or diving.