Orpheus Island Lodge
Orpheus Island is accessible via helicopter, a 30-minute flight from Townsville or a 1.5-hour journey from Cairns over the picturesque coral-studded sea.
Important: Orpheus Island is accessible only via helicopter and transfers are not included in this package. Return transfers start from A$690 per adult from Townsville and will be weight dependent. Click here for full transfer details and how to book. When travelling to Orpheus, passengers are restricted to one small bag, to a maximum weight of 15kg in total. Soft duffel bags are required. If you arrive with a structured suitcase, there are duffle bags on-site for you to re-pack your luggage into. Excess luggage can be safely stored whilst you are on Orpheus.
Need Flights? We have a dedicated team who are able to assist with all your flight requirements. If you need a stopover or are looking at travelling to more destinations, our team can help. Contact our flights concierge team using the phone number on our website.
As soon as you set foot on Orpheus Island you’ll know you’ve arrived somewhere incredibly special. With only 28 people permitted on the island at any time, you’ll be one of the privileged few to experience the raw beauty of this unspoilt tropical paradise, with 1,000 hectares of national park and pristine fringing reef teeming with around 1,100 species of fish.
What You’ll Love…
The Resort – An idyllic island paradise
Accessible only by helicopter from Townsville (at an additional charge), Orpheus Island Lodge provides guests with a truly secluded island experience with all the modern luxuries you’d expect of a private island lodge.
The island itself features 11km of immaculate coastline set within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed marine park. Guests can spend time snorkelling in colourful protected reefs, chilling out in a hammock hung between two palm trees or unwinding on one of the dreamy white-sand beaches. The island lodge is home to the main pavilion bar and alfresco-style dining area, a restaurant, a reading room, the Gwandalan Day Spa and a picture-perfect glittering infinity pool overlooking the Coral Sea.
Orpheus Island Lodge is a Tripadvisor 2020 Travelers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ award winner in the Top Small Hotels – Australia category. Its restaurant was also awarded a Chef’s Hat by the Australian Good Food Guide in 2019.
The Food – All meals included, crafted using the freshest seasonal produce and seafood
Gourmands will be in their element on Orpheus Island, where the bounty of the sea and the island’s very own vegetable garden are used to create exquisite dishes overseen by Head Chef James Egan.
Ease into sun-kissed island days with a fresh and delicious à la carte breakfast — including smoked salmon bagel with caper and dill cream cheese, and avocado smash with 63° egg, marinated feta and dukkah, accompanied by coffee, tea and juice.
Take a trip around the globe at lunchtime as you sample tapas from Italy, Thailand, Japan, the Middle East and beyond. Enjoy an array of flavour-filled dishes such as grilled halloumi with pistachio and pomegranate, Thai beef salad with nahm jim and Japanese karaage chicken. Alternatively, you might like to request a chef-prepared picnic hamper to enjoy as you explore the island.
If that’s whet your appetite, then wait for the pièce de résistance: your nightly four-course degustation dinner served overlooking the lapping waters of the Coral Sea. This is where the lodge’s gastronomical prowess truly shines, with dishes such as king prawn ceviche with smoked goat’s cheese and avocado lime mousse, venison tenderloin with roast plum, sour cherries and young turnips, and seared scallops with butternut pumpkin, edamame, jamon serrano and dashi. You might even choose to dine on fish caught by your own hand earlier in the day on a fishing expedition.
Plus, enjoy a bottle of French Champagne with chocolate-dipped strawberries on arrival, as well as a selection of quality Australian wines and beers and a fully stocked minibar and as part of your stay.
The Room – Light and luxurious with Coral Sea views
Light and airy with views of the Coral Sea, your North Beachfront Room offers laidback luxury complete with a plush king-sized bed and a private terrace where you can enjoy your morning coffee, prepared using your in-room coffee machine.
North Beachfront Suite Upgrade: Boasting a generous 56sqm of space, these plush suites come with spectacular Coral Sea views and a separate lounge room, providing a tranquil sanctuary for you to unwind in.
South Suite Upgrade: The most exclusive accommodation type on the island, the extra-spacious 68sqm South Suites offer a beautiful balance between contemporary and laidback luxe island aesthetic. Take advantage of the outdoor stone bathtub, bathroom with double vanity, a private courtyard surrounded by lush tropical gardens and airy open-plan design. Perfect for couples or honeymooners.
See & Do – Soak up the beauty of the island with complimentary activities
While the island’s picture-perfect infinity pool tempts guests to lazy days with a good book and cocktail in hand, each day you’ll be invited to join daily curated Orpheus experiences such as snorkelling, fishing, or a guided nature-based activity.
Alternatively, explore the island and surrounding coral-studded reefs and private coves at your own pace by motorised dinghy, kayak, paddle-board and catamaran.
You will also be given A$100 resort credit per room, redeemable towards spa treatments at the Gwandalan Day Spa, paid experiences and tours, cocktails and premium drinks.
- Gwandalan Day Spa
- Beaches and pool
- Pavilion
- Library
- Orpheus Boutique
- Dive shop
- Games room
- Activities and day trips
- Catamaran
- Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and dinghies
- Walking tracks
- Wi-Fi
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
