{"id":21692,"date":"2012-02-01T02:40:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-01T02:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/orpheus-island-great-barrier-reef-reopens-3-march-3\/"},"modified":"2012-02-01T02:40:00","modified_gmt":"2012-02-01T02:40:00","slug":"orpheus-island-great-barrier-reef-reopens-3-march-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2012\/02\/orpheus-island-great-barrier-reef-reopens-3-march-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Orpheus Island – Great Barrier Reef Reopens 3 March"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Orpheus\u00a0– The new tropical jewel on Australia’s doorstep
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After undergoing a recent upgrade,\u00a0Orpheus, set in the heart of the world’s natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef, is\u00a0reopening its doors on 3 March 2012\u00a0to offer guests the ultimate in tropical island escapism.<\/p>\n

Be it a getaway that’s packed full of adventure and activity, or a more private and intimate hideaway,\u00a0Orpheus\u00a0is emerging as the new undiscovered tropical destination, right here in Australia.<\/p>\n

Just 80 kilometres north of Townsville (a 25 minute scenic flight), the tranquil island stretches across 11 kilometeres of\u00a0immaculate turquoise coastline, and comprises of a\u00a0pristine National Park\u00a0and surrounding\u00a0World Heritage listed Marine Park. The fringing reef surrounding\u00a0Orpheus\u00a0is\u00a0one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most spectacular and diverse\u00a0and unlike other island resorts,\u00a0guests aren’t required to travel offshore to experience it. It’s not uncommon for guests to swim alongside Green Turtles, Manta Rays and Humpback Whales.<\/p>\n

Nestled in the sheltered Hazard Bay on the western side of the island, the lodge is laid without fanfare along a ribbon of serene beach and features rooms, suites and villas, a main pavilion bar and restaurant, and an inviting 26m x 13m infinity pool that overlooks the Coral Sea.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Accommodating just 34 indulged guests at any one time;\u00a0Orpheus\u00a0offers absolute seclusion and serenity! Perfect as a\u00a0holiday destination,\u00a0a\u00a0picturesque wedding setting, or booked in its entirety for\u00a0exclusive use,\u00a0Orpheus\u00a0is a rare island of exceptional beauty.<\/p>\n

Unlike other islands,\u00a0Orpheus\u00a0offers guests a plethora of\u00a0once in a lifetime experiences; be it a fishing trip where the day’s catch is grilled on an open fire on a nearby cove; an indigenous-led tour of the culturally-rich neighbouring islands; or taking a dinghy and chef-prepared gourmet picnic hamper and discovering the many pristine bays and reefs that fringe\u00a0Orpheus.\u00a0Alternatively, it provides the perfect backdrop for a more private and quieter interlude if guests wish to shut off from the outside world.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0newly refurbished beachfront\u00a0accommodation combines\u00a0‘tropical sanctuary’ with a ‘contemporary minimalist’ aesthetic. All accommodation types offer natural colour schemes,\u00a0Bose\u00a0iPod docks,\u00a0Daintree Essentials\u00a0products, crisp white linen and private terraces that boast panoramic Coral Sea views and languid sea breezes.<\/p>\n

Best suited to the island’s tropical climate, the\u00a0two dining areas, one alfresco-style and the other a restaurant, offer a light, contemporary and daily-changing menu that showcases the riches of the region. The island’s signature experience, ‘Dining with the Tides’, allows guests to enjoy an intimate dinner for two on the pier under a starlit canopy.<\/p>\n

Orpheus\u00a0has a rich history stemming back to 1930. Once a few humble huts dotted along the beach run with the assistance of local indigenous people, still today exudes an innocent charm and unpretentious nature. The local indigenous employees continue to play an important role in the operations of the resort and their expert knowledge of the region makes for an unforgettable cultural guest experience.<\/p>\n

Orpheus\u00a0is an ideal destination for partners or families seeking unique adventure and memorable experiences, couples after a romantic escape, or private use for weddings, milestones and major celebrations.<\/p>\n

Prices start from $1,400 (twin-share) per night, which includes all meals, house wine and beers, and unlimited use of sea equipment. Flight time is approximately 3 hours from Sydney, 3.5 hours from Melbourne and 2.5 hours from Brisbane.<\/p>\n

www.orpheus.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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Orpheus\u00a0– The new tropical jewel on Australia’s doorstepAfter undergoing a recent upgrade,\u00a0Orpheus, set in the heart of the world’s natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef, is\u00a0reopening its doors on 3 March 2012\u00a0to offer guests the ultimate in tropical island escapism. Be it a getaway that’s packed full of adventure and activity, or a more private […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21692"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21692\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}