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| Orpheus Island is a national park, located
in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, with easy access by seaplane from Townsville and
Cairns. Orpheus Island Resort is the only
building on the island and is a wonderful retreat with unspoilt beaches, superb fringing reef and
acres of protected national park. It is the ideal place to lose yourself as there is
a limit of 42 guests and there are no televisions or telephones, and children under 15 years are not
catered for. There are no day trips to the island.
The newly refurbished accommodation is
beautifully designed and furnished with elegant
simplicity. Orpheus is quietly sophisticated and not
at all pretentious, giving you the feeling that you are a
guest amongst friends at a rather exclusive house
party. The service is unobtrusive and
flawless. Orpheus Island Resort is a Truly Australia
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Try a Ready-to-Go Itinerary ...
9 nights three centre package: Sydney, Orpheus Island, Kewarra
Beach Resort |
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More about Orpheus Island ...
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Discerning
visitors have come time and time again from around Australia and around
the world. The island stretches for 11 kilometres (7 miles) through the
warm, clear waters of the Coral Sea, 24 kilometres (15 miles) off the
Queensland coast between Townsville and Cairns. The surrounding waters
contain what is regarded by experts as some of
the best coral on the entire Barrier Reef with 1,100 species of fish and
340 of the 350 known species of coral. |
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Then of course there is the cuisine – one of the true highlights
of Orpheus. The setting is an open air restaurant with wonderful
views across the ocean. Dining at Orpheus is an indulgence – from
breakfast, to alfresco lunches or picnic hampers, and finally each
evening a seven course degustation-style menu. The chefs prepare a new
menu daily, guaranteed to take your taste buds on a gastronomic tour.
Complimenting the peace and tranquility of Orpheus Island Resort, the
activities are plentiful. Imagine a lazy day in paradise with a
picnic lunch on your own private beach with time to snorkel with an
amazing array of tropical fish and coral. Or, for the more adventurous, why
not take a day trip and scuba dive the outer reef or board your own
motorised dinghy and discover the many secluded bays of the island’s
national park.
Alternatively, you can opt to do nothing at all and just relax in a
hammock on the beach.
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Getting to Orpheus Island ...
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Access to the resort is by the Orpheus seaplane daily from Townsville (30
minutes) and twice weekly from Cairns (60 minutes). The plane is an 8
seater Amphibious Cessna Caravan owned by Orpheus Island Resort and
operated by Nautilus Aviation. Your holiday commences even before you
arrive with this fantastic scenic flight across the unbelievable blue
waters below.
See price panel below for details of Seagulls Resort on the seafront
in
Townsville if you need to stay overnight there. However, the Orpheus
seaplane does co-ordinate with most domestic flights arrivals and departures. |
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Facilities at Orpheus Island Resort ...
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An open sided restaurant (personally recommended by the Truly Australia directors
for its superb food and discreet service), 2 bars, quiet lounge area, boutique, floodlit tennis court,
two swimming pools, activities centre in a beach hut, heated spa, activities centre, gymnasium, recreation room with cable
television, video,
games and billiard table.
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Diving at Orpheus Island ...
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Full details are included on the Orpheus Activities page
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Accommodation at Orpheus Island ...
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All 21 rooms are superbly
located on the beachfront, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. All
feature a combined bedroom/lounge, private patio, double spa baths and
an en suite bathroom. They are fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans
and feature a king size bed (or two single beds on request), hairdryer,
CD-player, small music selection, quality toiletries and bathrobes, oil
burner, mini bar, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities.
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Orpheus Retreats
The 17 Orpheus Retreat rooms are a studio style and come complete with
their own private patio and personal double spa.
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Nautilus Suites
The 4 Nautilus Suites are very spacious offering a huge private patio,
separate lounge and bedroom area and personal double spa.
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Included in the tariff
Private beachfront accommodation
Meet and greet with fresh fruit cocktail
All meals including:
* Refreshing a la carte breakfast.
* Lunch either alfresco-style in the courtyard or picnic-style on private beach.
* Gourmet seven-course degustation-style dinner in restaurant each evening.
Complimentary unlimited use of motorised dinghies, paddle skis, catamarans, canoes,
snorkelling equipment, light fishing gear, pool facilities, gymnasium, tennis court, bushwalking and a wide array of
SELECTED
INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES ...
Extras
Scuba diving, game fishing, outer reef trips and seaplane charters
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++SPECIAL OFFERS++ORPHEUS ISLAND++SPECIAL OFFERS++ |
| The following offer is valid from 1 April
2008 until 31 August 2008 |
| Pay 4 nights stay 5
nights in an Orpheus Retreat - upgrades and extra nights
also available |
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| PRICES from: ORPHEUS
ISLAND, Northern QLD |
Up
to 31 March 2009 |
1 Apr
2009
- 31 March 2010 |
Truly
Ref |
Prices are per
person, per night, full board
Supplements may apply at peak periods |
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| Orpheus Retreat |
A$696 |
A$1056 |
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714 |
| Nautilus Suite |
A$816 |
A$1344 |
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715 |
TOWNSVILLE:
Seagulls Resort on the Sea
Prices are per room, per night, room only
(max occupancy 2 persons) |
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| Seagulls Resort -
Superior Business Room |
A$149 |
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718 |
| To check approximate prices in other key currencies, see our
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A minimum
stay of 3 nights on Orpheus Island is strongly recommended.
* Orpheus
Island rates include all meals and snacks
* Children 0-14 are not catered for
* Transfers: ++Seaplane ex Cairns (60 mins) A$895 approx. round
trip (Ref.1160)
++Seaplane ex Townsville (30 mins) A$485 approx. round trip (Ref.719)
New Years Eve supplement applies
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bookings made direct with the local operator or hotel.
You are completely free to arrange your own flights to Australia
- or, if you are departing from the UK, we can quote separately by
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for competitive flight prices, including in business class. |
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