Orpheus Island

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A sunny, secluded, and luxurious hideaway, Orpheus Island is everything an island escape should be. Located between Cairns and Townsville, the island is surrounded national park and is fringed by coral reefs, making it a haven for snorkeling and diving.

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Nestled in a sheltered bay on the western side of the island the lodge is the island’s only resort and lies without fanfare along a ribbon of serene beach and features laidback luxury accommodation.

Accommodating just 28 people in just 14 rooms, suites and villas, Orpheus is the ultimate in secluded, unspoilt tropical paradise, and stretches across 11km of immaculate turquoise coastline. The island itself, is made up of more than 1,000 hectares of national park, is surrounded by a reef you can access simply by stepping out from your accommodation. The island lodge features the main pavilion bar and alfresco-style dining area, a restaurant, a reading room, Gwandalan Day Spa and an inviting 25m x 13m infinity pool that mirrors the Coral Sea.

All stays at Orpheus include three gourmet meals prepared daily by chef Winston Fong and his team, use of water sports equipment, unlimited Australian beer and wine as well as soft beverages, and a daily Orpheus experience.

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Getting here Signature Experiences The Reef Keeper Fund

Access to Orpheus is via a 30min helicopter journey from Townsville over the picturesque coral-studded sea.

ONE DAILY SCHEDULED FLIGHT EX TOWNSVILLE
Townsville Airport to Orpheus – departing 2pm, arriving 2.30pm

Orpheus to Townsville Airport – departing 2.30pm, arriving 3pm.

There will be no charge for infants under three years of age when seated on the lap of an adult passenger. Children aged 3+ years will be charged at the ‘per person’ rate as for safety reasons they require their own seat.

PRIVATE HELICOPTER CHARTER EX TOWNSVILLE
If the daily scheduled flight is fully booked on your preferred dates of travel, or if the scheduled timings do not coincide with your itinerary, a private helicopter charter may be arranged at an additional cost (subject to availability):

*Private helicopter charters ex Cairns or other nearby destinations can be arranged.

Guided snorkeling tours are run as part of the daily activities on the island.
Motorised dinghies are available for our guests to explore the many neighbouring beaches.
A chef prepared picnic can be arranged for any adventure. Guests can take a pick of the many neighbouring island beaches for the most private and secluded beach picnic.
Try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding and enjoy a bit of light exercise while taking in the scenery. You might even be lucky enough to see a green turtle.
Take out one of the island’s catamarans and venture out into the surrounding waters of the sheltered bay of Orpheus Island. The conditions around Orpheus are perfect for sailing.
Guests can take a kayak and explore the mangroves just off the shore, within the sheltered bay.
The Great Barrier Reef is a fisherman’s playground, the surrounding waters teaming with fish. Light fishing gear is available for guests to take out at leisure. Fish from one of the motorised dinghies or for the avid anglers take a trip to the outer reef.

Note – some experiences are at an additional charge, to be arranged directly with the hotel.

The Reef Keepers Fund is an environmental fund created by the Morris Group that supports projects and organisations that are committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef. The fund allows you to indulge with a clear conscience, as $50 per guest stay is donated towards environmental projects aimed at protecting and preserving the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem.

The donations will be granted to different organisations working on projects that protect our reef. If you feel inspired to contribute after witnessing the true beauty of the reef first-hand during your stay at Orpheus, you are welcome to match or add your desired amount to your final bill.

The Reef Keepers Fund has supported projects that have helped build research, awareness and education surrounding reef sustainability, and has helped combat issues like climate change, water pollution, crown-of-thorn outbreaks, clearing of forests and plastic pollution.

Guests will be kept updated on the impact of their contribution to preserving one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

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