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Orpheus Island Resort - Cairns

Orpheus Island Resort

Enchanted Island Retreat
  • Stylish Beachfront Rooms
  • Includes All Meals
from $1,100 per night
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ORPHEUS ISLAND
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.

Catering to a maximum of 42 guests, Orpheus is a sophisticated, first class retreat offering premium service and total seclusion. This is further enhanced by the exclusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers, nightclubs or children under 15 years.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation is sophisticated and inviting. All 21 rooms are located on the beachfront surrounded by lush tropical gardens and only a short stroll from the multi award-winning restaurant. There are two room types:

Orpheus Retreat - 17 studio style rooms complete with their own private patio, ensuite bathroom and personal spa.

Nautilus Suites - 4 very spacious suites offering a huge private patio, ensuite bathroom, separate lounge & bedroom area and personal spa.

Rooms Feature:
  • Air-conditioned
  • Ceiling fans
  • King size bed or two single beds
  • Hairdryer
  • CD player
  • Small music selection
  • Quality toiletries and bathrobes
  • Oil burner
  • Mini bar
  • Fridge
  • Tea & coffee facilities

    Orpheus Island rates include accommodation, all meals, use of motorised dinghies, coral viewing trips aboard a glass bottom boat, canoes, catamarans, paddle skis, snorkelling equipment, light fishing gear and selected interpretive activities. Also included are welcome drinks and platter on arrival.

    The resort also offers 3 and 5 day packages that may enhance your experience at Orpheus Island. A stay of 7 nights receives FREE return flight transfers from Townsville! 

    Your Ultimate Tropical Island and Reef 5 night package:
    2 nights cruise on Coral Princess from Cairns to Orpheus Island, 3 nights accommodation on Orpheus Island, all meals included, complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and wine glasses, one way seaplane transfer from the island to Townsville.

    • DINING:

    One of the true highlights of an Orpheus Experience is the cuisine. The restaurant is bordered by rainforest in a relaxed, open-air setting and offers wonderful views across the ocean.

    Dining at Orpheus is an indulgence - from breakfast, to alfresco lunches in the courtyard, and finally each evening a seven course degustation-style gourmet dinner. The chef prepares a new menu daily with the emphasis being on seafood and exotic delicacies.

    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.

    GOOD NEWS! All payments made to Travstar do not incur a credit card surcharge.
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    All prices shown in Australian Dollars
    Prices valid from 01 April 2008 until 31 March 2009
    Nautilus Suite PER NIGHT
    Nautilus Suite - Sole Use $1,400
    Nautilus Suite, 2 people $1,700
    Orpheus Studio PER NIGHT
    Orpheus Retreat - Sole Use $1,100
    Orpheus Retreat, 2 people $1,450
    Packages PER NIGHT
    Indulgence Package, 5+ nights, 2 people $1,340
    Indulgence Package, 3+ nights, 2 people $1,450
    OPTIONAL EXTRAS
    Prices valid from 01 April 2008 until 31 March 2009
    Townsville return flight p.p. $ 450
    CURRENCY CONVERTER
    WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES
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    EXCELLENT PERSONALISED SERVICE AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE FREECALL: 1800 663 396
    INTERNATIONAL CALLERS: +617 40402100

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