Orpheus Island Resort - Great Barrier Reef

Orpheus Island Resort is an exclusive and romantic resort for travellers seeking quality experiences in a natural, relaxing and rejuvenating environment. Surrounded by 1,300 hectares of pristine national park and spectacular coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, this unspoilt paradise offers the perfect sanctuary from the stress of everyday life.

Rates include:
• All gourmet meals – tailor made to dietary requirements
• Complimentary inclusion of selected regional wines, beers & soft drinks
• A nature-based activity each scheduled day e.g. snorkelling, fishing, sunset cruise or local island tour
• Unlimited use of motorised dinghies, catamarans, kayaks, snorkelling equipment and light fishing gear

ADDITIONAL INCLUSION FOR HONEYMOON, WEDDING, BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY COUPLES
• Personalised dining experience one evening on the jetty - Dining with the Tides

FLIGHTS:
Ex Townsville - Access to Orpheus is via a 30 minute scenic transfer over the Great Barrier Reef, departing from within Townsville Domestic Airport (Gate 10). Passengers are requested to be in the departure lounge, with their luggage 40 minutes prior to the scheduled scenic flight.
Please note the maximum aircraft luggage is 15kg per person.

DAILY SCHEDULE (subject to availability)
Townsville – Orpheus 11.30am Or 14.15pm 
Orpheus - Townsville 12.15pm Or 15.00pm 

ACCOMMODATION:
The newly refurbished accommodation offers natural colour schemes, crisp white linen, 32 inch LED TVs, iPod docks and Daintree Essentials guest amenities to ensure a tranquil sanctuary for you to unwind in, whilst private terraces boast Coral Sea views, languid sea breezes and serene Orpheus sunsets.

Beachfront Room sleeps two, room only
Beachfront Suite sleeps two, bedroom and lounge
Beachfront Villa sleeps four, two bedrooms and lounge laid-back luxe

Inclusions:
• All gourmet meals
• Complimentary inclusion of selected regional wines, beers and soft drinks
• Dining with the Tides experience
• One nature-based experience each day e.g. snorkelling, fishing, sunset cruise or local island tour
• Unlimited use of motorised dinghies, catamarans, sea kayaks, snorkelling equipment and light fishing tackle

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. Celebrating a bounty of locally-sourced, wholesome and freshly caught and grown seasonal delights, each meal tells a tale and promises to
stimulate both the mind and palate. Accommodation rates are inclusive of all gourmet meals and accompanied by a selection of regional wines and beers. Honouring a diverse selection of Australia’s finest drops, the Orpheus cellar features both iconic and boutique wines from the country’s most renowned wine regions. The collection has been carefully crafted to ensure a perfect harmony between cuisine, climate and environment.

RESORT FACILITIES:

Restaurant

2 bars

Quiet lounge area

Boutique, tennis court

2 swimming pools

Heated spa

Complimentary Internet Lounge

Water sports centre

Recreation room with television, video, billiard table, games and gym equipment

ACTIVITIES:

Nothing is forced upon you at Orpheus, but there is certainly plenty for you to do with activities for all levels of fitness or tastes.  The island is a natural beauty of rainforest national park, surrounded by sheltered bays with breathtaking turquoise waters.  Fringing coral reefs are an underwater paradise for divers, snorkellers and paddlers alike.

The more adventurous can take a day trip diving on the outer reef, or you can opt to do nothing at all and relax in a hammock by the beach.

Complimentary Activities Include:

Glass bottom boat tours

Catamaran Hire

Motorised Dinghies

Windsurfing

Waterskiing

Canoes

Bushwalking

Paddle skis

Tennis

Snorkelling

Guided Island Walks

Stargazing

Marine Naturalist Presentations

Kayaking

Sunset Cruise

Optional Activities Include:

Scuba diving

Adventure & Twilight Snorkel

Boat Charter

Fishing Charter

Sea and Air charters

GETTING THERE:

Orpheus Island is located on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, 190km south of Cairns and 80km north of Townsville. The island stretches for 11 kms through the Coral Sea, 24 kms off the Queensland coast between Townsville and Cairns.

Access to the resort is by a spectacular scenic seaplane transfer. A scheduled service operates daily from Townsville and Cairns.

Flights are available to Cairns and Townsville from all capital cities via Qantas & Virgin Blue.

Note: Orpheus Island Resort is closed from the 8th Jan 2012 until the 15th March 2012.

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