Lady Musgrave HQ: Underwater accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef
Underwater accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef is possible at Lady Musgrave HQ, a pontoon moored off Lady Musgrave Island. Prices include catamaran transfers from Bundaberg.
It has long been possible to stay on the Great Barrier Reef. There are several reef islands with accommodation, and there’s also the option of a liveaboard yacht.
But the new Lady Musgrave HQ in Queensland takes things to a different level – underwater accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef.
Lady Musgrave HQ near Lady Musgrave Island
Measuring 35 metres by 12 metres, Lady Musgrave HQ is a three level pontoon moored in the Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon. There are independent snorkel and dive platforms, while high speed dive boats and the Reef Empress catamaran can easily glide up alongside.
Much of Lady Musgrave HQ is set up for day visitors, who can enjoy the diving, snorkelling and glass bottom boat tours. There’s also an underwater observatory, where visitors can observe the corals and marine life.
Find your ideal Great Barrier Reef tours by location
Great Barrier Reef tours run from numerous destinations along the Queensland coast. Different tours cater to different tastes – some make sure they go to the best snorkelling spots, others build in beach time and some throw in extra such as underwater observatories and glass bottom boat tours.
Use the following links to start picking the best Great Barrier Reef tour options where you’re going on holiday.
- The best Great Barrier Reef tours in… 1770 | Airlie Beach | Bundaberg | Cairns | Cape Tribulation | Mackay | Magnetic Island | Mission Beach | Palm Cove | Port Douglas | Townsville.
Underwater accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef
However, there is also underwater accommodation available at Lady Musgrave HQ. It’s not exactly luxurious – this is bunk-style accommodation as it would be on a live-aboard yacht. Up to 20 people can sleep underwater on the Great Barrier Reef, but this option is only bookable by groups.
The other accommodation option at Lady Musgrave HQ isn’t exactly underwater, but you can go glamping on top of the pontoon. The glamping beds come with phenomenal views out over the island and reefs.
Lady Musgrave HQ prices
All overnight stays at Lady Musgrave HQ include catamaran transfers from Bundaberg Port Marina, snorkelling equipment hire and bed linen. Pricing is complicated – it’s best to check via the Lady Musgrave Experience website. But don’t expect to stay on the Reef on the cheap. The standard price for one of the glamping beds is $1,250 for two nights.
Other things to do near Bundaberg include watching turtles at Mon Repos Beach, gorging on fruit at the Tinaberries strawberry farm and tasting rum at the Bundaberg Rum distillery.
More Queensland travel
What are the best things to do in Charters Towers?
Explore Paluma Range National Park on the Townsville to Cardwell drive.
Cruise through Lawn Hill Gorge in Boodjamulla National Park near Camooweal.
How long is the Charters Towers to Townsville drive?
Take a Great Barrier Reef helicopter flight from Cairns to Vlasoff Cay.