Escape the pressures of the modern day with a luxury island holiday at Orpheus Island Resort. Be pampered with the very best in cuisine and hospitality and stay in tropical vacation comfort in your own private luxury holiday accommodation.
Without the intrusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers or children under 15, Orpheus Island offers total privacy and a premium level of discrete and unaffected service. With a limit of 42 guests you will have the space you need to truly find yourself.
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Orpheus Island is a true Great Barrier Reef island, located 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Townsville and 190 kilometres (120 miles) south of Cairns and is 24 kilometres (15 miles) offshore. Orpheus Island stretches for 11 kilometres (7 miles) and comprises of 1,368 hectares of pristine National Park.
Island resort accommodation like no other ... a combination of luxury facilities, unrivalled cuisine, expert attention and natural wonders set Orpheus Island apart from the crowd.
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Sophistication, Indulgence ...
The accommodation at Orpheus is sophisticated and inviting – all just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge. You will be unobtrusively looked after in unpretentious comfort – with minimal fuss and maximum care.
Virtual Tour - be impressed by Orpheus Island Retreat
Island resort accommodation like no other ... a combination of luxury facilities, unrivalled cuisine, expert attention and natural wonders set Orpheus Island apart from the crowd.
The Orpheus Retreat rooms are a studio style and come complete with their own private patio and personal spa
The Nautilus Suites are very spacious offering a huge private patio, separate lounge and bedroom area and personal spa.
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All 21 rooms contain the following amenities and facilities
- Air-conditioning
- Mini bar
- Ceiling fans
- Tea and coffee facilities
- King size bed (or 2 singles on request)
- Bathrobe and slippers
- CD player
- Hair Dryers
- Small music selection
- Check in time upon seaplane arrival
- Aroma-therapy oil burner
- Check out time 10:00am
- Quality toiletries
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There are a hundred ways to lose yourself on Orpheus. Nothing is forced upon you, but there are activities for all levels of fitness and taste. Explore the coral gardens where 1,100 species of fish add to the riot of colour.
Relax on your own private beach with a gourmet hamper. Take part in a unique nature interpretive activity. Or simply relax by the pool and waste away the hours – it’s your choice.
Complimentary Activities:
- motorised dinghies
- gourmet picnic hampers
- paddle skis
- catamarans
- canoes
- local snorkel trips including equipment
- light fishing gear
- day and night tennis (equipment provided)
- self guided and guided walks through national park
- wide array of selected interpretive activities
Queensland National Park - Orpheus Island
One of the foremost Queensland national parks is undoubtedly Orpheus Island. With the chance to experience pristine beaches, tropical rainforests, and a luxurious holiday destination at the same time, this national park experience is reserved for a rare and privileged selection of guests.
Orpheus Island is a true Great Barrier Reef island. The surrounding waters contain what is regarded by experts to be some of the best coral on the entire Barrier Reef. In 1960, the entire island of 1,368 hectares (11 kilometres in length, 1 kilometre in the widest area) was declared a National Park and a little later the surrounding waters were declared part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The resort is the only privately owned area. Including the main beach in front of the resort, Orpheus has seven beautiful, sandy beaches.
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There are three clear walking tracks within the national park. Being a national park we can not cut further tracks, but it not a difficult trek over the majority of the island. The resort offers various guided walks.
Wildlife
The island’s native mammals are mostly nocturnal and you can sometimes see these foraging around the restaurant during the early morning or late evening. Echidnas, bandicoots, harmless brown and green tree snakes, green tree frogs are common in the rainforest, woodland and around the resort.
Many types of birds can be found on the island. Orange-footed scrub fowl’s distinctive call may be heard at any time, day or night. A few examples of others you may see whilst you are on the island :
- brilliant yellow-bellied sunbirds
- friar birds
- boobook owls
- sulphur crested cockatoos
- ospreys
- spangled drongo
- brahminy kite
- reef heron
- rainbow lorikeets
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Romantic Activities and Outer Reef Experiences...
The resort offers various nature interpretive activities on the local flora, fauna and wildlife.
Viewing of the Giant Clam in their natural environment can be done from a glass bottom boat or by snorkelling. The island’s fringing reefs are best explored by snorkelling or diving. 1,100 species of fish and 340 of the 350 known species of reef coral can be found in the underwater gardens of the islands several sheltered bays. The channel at the southern point of Orpheus is believed to host the reef’s largest range of soft corals. The fathomless wonders of the Outer Reef are just a boat charter away.
THE TROPICAL CLIMATE
Our location in tropical Queensland on Australia's north-eastern Coast allows visitors to enjoy the benefits of Queensland's idyllic tropical weather at all times of year.
Summer Seclusion
Below is the average weather pattern for the Orpheus region.
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average temp (Celcius) | 31.3 | 30.9 | 30.6 | 29.5 | 27.5 | 25.5 | 25.0 | 26.0 | 27.6 | 29.3 | 30.7 | 31.3 |
| Average temp (Farenheit) | 90 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 80 | 82 | 86 | 88 | 90 |
| Average Rain Fall (mm) | 270.5 | 291.8 | 194.0 | 70.5 | 36.4 | 20.4 | 13.6 | 17.0 | 10.5 | 26.0 | 60.9 | 131.4 |
| Average Rain Days * | 14.4 | 15.8 | 12.9 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 5.1 | 7.1 | 10.0 |
| Average Wind Speed (km/h) | 19.2 | 17.7 | 18.7 | 19.9 | 18.7 | 17.4 | 19.2 | 21.4 | 23.2 | 22.9 | 22.3 | 21.5 |
* Rain Days is the average number of days in which some form of rain falls
The Tropics As shown, our climate lends itself to lazy strolls along a sun drenched beach, a dip in the sparkling waters, and a cool long drink at the bar gazing out to the waters in the distance... and refreshing walks during tropical showers which cool the winding paths down before a relaxing evening at dinner ...
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Rates Inclusions:
· Welcome drink.
· Al la Carte breakfast, lunch alfresco-style or picnic-style, seven course degustation style evening menu.
· Unlimited use of motorised dinghies, paddle skis, catamarans, canoes, snorkelling equipment, light fishing gear, tennis court, pools, gymnasium, bushwalking and selected interpretive activities.
Prices are shown in Australian dollars, inclusive of GST, but exclusive of any government fees or charges, including the Great Barrier Reef Visitor charge.
Other items or services not shown but available at an additional cost include :
drinks, laundry service, fax, phone facility and boutique goods.
NIGHTLY RATE | Room Type | Twin Share | Sole Use |
| Orpheus Retreat | $1450.00 | $1100.00 |
| Nautilus Suite | $1700.00 | $1400.00 |
5 NIGHT ROMANTIC GETAWAY PACKAGE
| Room Type | Twin Share |
| Orpheus Retreat | $6700.00 |
| Nautilus | $7950.00 |
*Prices are per person twin share
**Valid til 31 March 2009
Package includes:
* Meet & greet with fresh fruit cocktail.
* Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine.
* Al la carte breakfast, lunch alfresco-style or picnic style, seven course degustation style evening menu per person daily.
* Complimentary Dining with the Tides on one evening.
* Souvenir Orpheus wine glasses.
* Unlimited use of water sports including: motorised dinghies, paddle skis,canoes, snorkelling equipment, local snorkel trips,light fishing gear.
* Unlimited use of: pools, gymnasium, tennis, bush walking and a wide array of nature based activities.
Getting There:
Regular flights are offered - enquire with a Firstclass Travel Consultant:
Access to the resort is by a spectacular scenic flight transfer. A scheduled service operates from Townsville (daily) and Cairns (twice weekly). Charter prices from other ports & islands also available on application.
| Scenic Flight | Per Person Return | | Ex Townsville (30 mins) | $450.00 | | Ex Cairns ( 60 mins) | $780.00 | | Mixed Ports | $640.00 |
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Daily Flight Schedule:
Scenic Flight | Flight Number | Depart | Arrive |
All days except Mondays & Fridays |
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Townsville to Orpheus | NAC113
NAC141 | 1130 hrs
1415 hrs | 1200 hrs
1445 hrs |
Orpheus to Townsville | NAC121
NAC150 | 1215 hrs
1500 hrs | 1245 hrs
1530 hrs |
Mondays & Fridays only |
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Townsville to Orpheus | NAC113 | 1130 hrs | 1200 hrs |
Orpheus to Townsville | NAC150 | 1500 hrs | 1530 hrs |
Cairns to Orpheus | NAC134C | 1340 hrs | 1440 hrs |
Orpheus to Cairns | NAC131C | 1210 hrs | 1310 hrs |
Departure Terminals:
Townsville – Gate lounge 10, Domestic Terminal, Townsville Airport.
Cairns – Barrier Aviation Terminal.
NB: This terminal is a short taxi ride from both the Cairns domestic and international terminals. We recommend that international guests travelling via Cairns allow a minimum of two hours between flights. Guests transferring from a domestic flight need to allow one hour after their arrival.
Passengers are requested to be in the departure lounge, with their luggage, 30 minutes prior to the scheduled scenic flight.
The above information is correct at this time. For your convenience transfer times are scheduled to coincide with domestic and international flights where possible. This schedule is subject to change in the event of any alterations to the timetable of domestic and international airlines. We recommend that you reconfirm your Orpheus flight schedule and times when booking.
