Orpheus Island, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Dec 4th, 2006
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 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.
In 1960, the entire island of 1,368 hectares (11 kilometres in length, 1 kilometre in the widest area) was declared a National Park and a little later the surrounding waters were declared part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
The resort is the only privately owned area. Including the main beach in front of the resort, Orpheus has seven beautiful, sandy beaches.
You can enjoy a feeling of complete seclusion. Even when the resort is completely full, there is a maximum of 42 guests. And since there are about 20 staff members, that works out to about one staff member per room - so you certainly won't want for anything!
Without the intrusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers or children under 15, Orpheus Island offers total privacy and a premium level of discreet and unaffected service. (Don't worry - most mobile phones will work on the island!)
The accommodation at Orpheus is sophisticated and inviting - all just a stone's throw from the water's edge. You will be unobtrusively looked after in unpretentious comfort - with minimal fuss and maximum care.
The Orpheus Retreat rooms are a studio style and come complete with their own private patio and personal spa. The Nautilus Suites are very spacious offering a huge private patio, separate lounge and bedroom area and personal spa.
All 21 rooms contain the following amenities and facilities: Air-conditioning, Mini bar, Ceiling fans, Tea and coffee facilities, King size bed (or 2 singles on request), Bathrobe and slippers, CD player, Hair Dryers, Small music selection, Check in time upon seaplane arrival, Aroma-therapy oil burner, Check out time 10:00am, Quality toiletries.
FURTHER INFORMATION 5 night indulgence package from $3349 a person. Includes most activities & all meals . Based on twin share. Includes taxes. Conditions apply. Prices correct at 4/12/06.
Nautilus Aviation scenic transfer from $450 a person, return. Prices includes taxes. Subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply. Prices correct at 4/12/06.
