Orpheus Island Travel
Orpheus Island Overview
Orpheus Island is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1189 kilometers northwest of Brisbane. 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. Orpheus Island has a warm tropical climate and averages a year round temperature of 29 degrees centigrade. Visitors visit the island almost all year round.
Orpheus Island Main Attractions
To find yourself, you must first of all lose yourself. And if you must lose yourself, what better place than amidst the world's greatest natural wonder ñ the Great Barrier Reef. This is Orpheus. A coral fringed island within its own national park, Orpheus Island offers the ultimate in Great Barrier Reef holidays. The island is an exclusive, sophisticated hideaway for those seeking intimate experiences in a natural, relaxed retreat.
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 Activities
There are no forced activities at Orpheus, but plenty for you to do. Imagine a lazy day in paradise with a picnic lunch on your own private beach with time to snorkel enjoying an amazing array of tropical fish and coral. For the more adventurous, it is a must to take a day trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef, take a scuba dive, or discover the island in your own motorized dinghy. The options are endless. One certainty is that at Orpheus you will find your perfect romantic escape.
Orpheus Island Accommodation & Dining
Orpheus Island is a Great Barrier Reef resort offering unique island accommodation with sophisticated styling and luxury facilities. Accommodation on Orpheus Island Resort, the only resort in the island is inviting yet relaxing with unpretentious comfort and minimal fuss. Just what every visitors would expect from relaxed island living. Orpheus Island showcases dining in a relaxed open restaurant with views across the ocean and the experience is a highlight of your stay. Foods are served with flair and imagination and include tropical fruits, local seafood and exotic delicacies. The ambience and scenery could not be better with ocean views and dramatic sunsets.
Orpheus Island Shopping & Nightlife
After the superb dinner, your night could not be complete without visiting any bar around the island. Just imagine a bar adjacent to the open air view of the ocean while swapping a few stories after a day in the sun. The bars are comprehensively stocked with Australian and imported beers, along with a quality selection of wines, spirits and liquors. For those of you that like to indulge in a bit of retail therapy, why not browse in Orpheus Island's own boutique and take a little bit of Orpheus home with you.
Getting To & Around Orpheus Island
A holiday at Orpheus Island commences the moment you board the seaplane in Townsville or Cairns to travel over the unbelievable blue waters and enchanted isles rising from the Coral Sea beneath. Arrival on the tranquil beach is met with a warm welcome and cool fruit cocktail in the lounge area.
