Orpheus Island Lodge

Orpheus Island is accessible via helicopter only, a 30-minute flight from Townsville or a 1.5-hour journey from Cairns over the picturesque coral-studded sea.

Helicopter transfers are not included in this package. Return transfers start from AU$590 per adult from Townsville and will be weight dependent. Click here“>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.

Virgin Australia, Qantas, Tiger and Jetstar offer daily flights to Cairns from all major Australian cities.

Flights to Cairns depart regularly from major gateways including Singapore (approx flight time of seven hours), Hong Kong (approx flight time of 7.5 hours), Dubai (approx flight time of 22 hours, at least one stopover required) and Bangkok (approx flight time 11 hours, at least one stopover required).

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.

Valid for travel from 26 November 2018 until 1 April 2020 (bookings must be made before 30 December 2019).

Important: Orpheus Island is accessible only via helicopter and transfers are not included in this package. Return transfers start from AU$590 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.

Blackout Dates: Not available for travel on

15 December 2018 – 15 January 2019

28 January 2019 – 4 March 2019

5 – 22 April 2019

29 June 2019 – 7 October 2019

15 December 2019 – 15 January 2020

27 January 2019 – 2 March 2020

Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.

Buy Now Book Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now & Book Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates - within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Within 7 days of purchase we’ll happily provide a full refund on cancellation of your escape (so long as you don’t have a confirmed booking/stay in the next 14 days).

Feel Like Changing your Dates? No Worries…

You can make one (1) change to the date of your booking provided the change is made no less than 45 days before the start of your original booking date and provided you choose dates which are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

North Beachfront Room – packages valid for two adults

Bedding configuration is one king-sized bed.

Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two people.

Baby Policy: One baby aged two years and under may stay free of charge and will count towards the room capacity. A cot can be provided by the hotel free of charge.

North Beachfront Suite or South Suite – packages valid for two adults

Bedding configuration is one king-sized bed.

Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is three people. See the ‘Extra Guest Policy’ and ‘Child Policy’ below:

Extra Guest Policy: One additional guest (aged 17 and over) may stay for a surcharge of AU$550 per night, sleeping on a rollaway bed with accommodation, meals and drinks only (alcoholic beverages served only to guests 18+). Payable directly to the resort.

Child Policy: One child (aged 16 and under) may stay for a surcharge of AU$275 per night, sleeping on a rollaway bed with accommodation, meals and soft drinks only. Payable directly to the resort.

Baby Policy: One baby aged two years and under may stay free of charge and will count towards the room capacity. A cot can be provided by the hotel free of charge.

Connecting rooms are available – a North Beachfront Room can connect to a North Beachfront Suite.

Menus are subject to change without notice.

Select beverages included, premium drinks will incur a surcharge.

Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.