Orpheus Island Lodge & Pelorus Private Island

Experiences

Set within the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Orpheus Island Lodge and Pelorus Private Island offer guests diverse experiences on land as well as above and below water, accessing an important and incredibly beautiful World Heritage-listed reef system and surrounding islands. See what to do when at Orpheus Island Lodge & Pelorus Private Island

Orpheus’ local dive sites are home to 1,100 of the 1,500 species of fish on the reef, 340 of the 359 varieties of hard corals and some of the region’s largest collections of soft corals.

An array of signature experiences is included in every stay at Orpheus Island Lodge and Pelorus Private Island, designed to showcase the best the region has to offer.

The signature experiences provide optimum access to the splendour of the surrounding islands, beaches, reef and knowledgeable hosts and guides.

Explore the surrounding azure waters with a snorkel and witness the myriad life of the reef. Try stand-up paddle boarding, sailing and kayaking on the calm waters of the bay or embark on an adventure in a dinghy for a secluded beach picnic or to drop a fishing line. Guests of Pelorus Private Island also have exclusive access to jet skis and seabobs, for high adrenaline aquatic adventures.

As day turns to night, Orpheus Island Lodge guests can join a pre-dinner sunset cruise while enjoying canapés and premium Australian wines and beers.

A scenic boat ride away, Hinchinbrook /sland, Australia’s largest national park island, offers a perfect nature escape. Discover the island’s untouched wilderness, from lush rainforests to rugged mountain peaks and the spectacular Zoe Falls.

Immerse in the majesty of the Great Barrier Reef on a scuba dive, book a sustainable fishing charter or catch a helicopter to a secluded island for the ultimate private picnic.

A visit to Orpheus or Pelorus can be enhanced by several bespoke experiences not included in the daily rate.

Guests can book a sustainable fishing charter on the Great Barrier Reef, take a tour at the Orpheus Island Research Station or go scuba diving at nearby dive sites to swim amongst some 1,100 species of fish, 340 varieties of hard corals and some of the region’s largest collections of soft corals.

Take a boat trip to the Museum of Underwater Art to dive or snorkel through the world’s largest underwater art structure and experience the beauty and resilience of the reef through art, explore the waterfalls and rainforest trails of Hinchinbrook Island – Australia’s largest national park island, or get a bird’s-eye view of the region with a scenic helicopter flight.

Back at the lodge, guests can unwind with a restorative treatment at Gwandalan Day Spa or learn the art of mixology in a relaxed cocktail making class and craft the perfect drink. Also not to be missed is the island’s signature ‘Dining with the Tides’ experience; a private degustation dinner for two guests under the canopy of the lodge jetty looking out to a starlit sea and sky.