Orpheus Island
The most beautiful and private island retreat in the Queensland islands would be Orpheus Island.Staying on Orpheus island is an experience in dining and hospitality that is almost without equal in an island holiday resort. The island is tropical and the resort is small and set in a magnificent tropical garden that is beautifully maintained and always a blaze of colour. The resort is set on a small beach on the northeast side of Orpheus island and the bay itself is full of colourful coral reef. A boat passage has been cut through the reef to allow small trading boats and fishing boats to call into the jetty in front of the resort. Orpheus Island has been styled to suit a different market to most other resorts. it is extremely popular with people who have high pressure jobs, that want to escape from their day to day world and experience something totally different. No day tourists visit the island and the only way in and out is by seaplane from Townsville, which also provides a sensational aerial view of Orpheus and the surrounding islands
Basically, when you are one of the maximum of 42 guests on Orpheus island, you are separated from the real world. Rooms have no TV and no telephones so the outside world drifts away into the distance. There are also a very limited number of guests here at any one time and no children under 16, so you can always find a private place to relax and enjoy your beautiful surroundings. Orpheus island is about great food and fine dining and quiet relaxation. Every evening there is a degustation menu on offer in the superb restaurant.The restaurant is open to the beach and the ocean and has a true island atmosphere to it. There is a selection of the finest wines and alcoholic beverages and the quality of the food here is legend.
The accommodation on Orpheus island is five star. it is contained in separate units that all face the beachfront and each is surrounded by the magnificent gardens. Every creature comfort is available. Some of the facilities include motorised dingys, paddle skis, sailing catamarans bush walking, snorkeling and fishing equipment, tennis courts and a exercise equipment. There is also a quiet library with internet facilities.
For those who can afford the best and are looking for a fantastic and relaxing holiday, Orpheus Island provides the civilised alternative to the glitzy resorts.
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