Details
Located amidst the magical waters of the Great Barrier Reef, Orpheus is nestled in a sheltered bay of a National Park Island. Orpheus is a secluded island hideaway accommodating just 28 indulged guests. Positioned 80 kilometres north of Townsville and 190 kilometres south of Cairns, Orpheus sits in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and is fringed by some of Queensland’s most spectacular coral.
Accommodation
All 14 rooms are on the beach front and feature en suite bathrooms. They are fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans, private patio and a personal spa.
Dining
Best suited to the island’s tropical environment, Orpheus offers a light, contemporary and daily-changing menu that showcases the riches of the region through fusion cuisine.
Orpheus’s culinary team is more than happy to accommodate any dietary requirements; as a remote destination it’s important that you advise of any requirements prior to check-in so they can source any appropriate ingredients.
Wellness & Beauty
Gwandalan Day Spa – Peace guides every element of this spa. With a unique collection of treatments that embrace the principals of modern and indigenous herbalism, aromatherapy and touch therapy, their rituals are inspired by traditional Aboriginal techniques and aim to restore balance and wellness.
Activities
Motorized dinghies Catamarans Fishing gear Paddle Boards Snorkelling Guided walks through national park Day/night tennis
At Extra Cost
Scuba diving Game fishing Outer reef trips Seaplane charters Dining with the tides sunset cruises Cruise on Orpheus (32′ catamaran)
Accessibility
Flight to Townsville or Cairns. Transfer from Townsville to Orpheus 30 minutes (AUD 580 return), transfer from Cairns to Orpheus 60 minutes (AUD 1410 return).