Enjoy a taste of Tropical Queensland and live the luxury island life at Orpheus Island resort. A Great Barrier Reef escape!
On arrival in Townsville, your private transfer will transport you to your overnight accommodation at the Ardo Townsville and back to the airport for your onward flight to Orpheus Island the following day.
The Great Barrier Reef escape begins exploring the relaxed tropical city at your own pace: hike Castle Hill for fabulous views, wander the Strand with the locals, visit the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium or the Museum of Tropical Queensland and ask us for delicious local dining suggestions.
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A short and scenic helicopter flight will transport you over the Great Barrier Reef’s turquoise waters and coral reefs to Orpheus Island. Settle into your Beachfront Suite at Orpheus Island Lodge, and, over the next four nights and blissful tropical days enjoy gourmet meals and a range of island activities from snorkelling and sunset cruising to guided hikes and paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing and more.
Return to the mainland for your onward travel arrangements from Townsville.
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Inclusions
1 night Ardo Townsville and 4 nights Orpheus Island Lodge, 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, selected beverages and activities on Orpheus Island, return scenic helicopter transfers Townsville-Orpheus Island, private airport transfers throughout.
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