REOPENING JULY 2026: ORPHEUS ISLAND LODGE, REIMAGINED
Explore the pristine waters off a sun-drenched island paradise on the untouched Great Barrier Reef.
Coral Sea views from the poolside deck
Coral Sea views from the poolside deck
Accommodating just 28 guests at one time, Orpheus Island Lodge is an all-inclusive, private island lodge. With only 14 rooms, suites and villas, Orpheus is the ultimate secluded, unspoilt tropical paradise stretching across 11km of immaculate turquoise coastline.
A member of the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection, the island comprises of more than 1,000 hectares of national park, is surrounded by pristine fringing reef you can access simply by stepping out from your beachfront accommodation.
Orpheus Island Lodge is currently under renovations, reopening 1 July 2026 as the newest renovated luxury lodge in Australia.
“ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST EXCLUSIVE GETAWAYS. SECLUDED, SMALL, ALL-INCLUSIVE, THE ONLY DRESS CODE IS TO WEAR YOUR SWIMWEAR AND STAY IN IT. THIS IS LAID-BACK LUXURY AT ITS BEST.”
– Signature Luxury Travel, and Style
A luxury lodge of Australia
Orpheus Island Lodge is a proud member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, the trusted source for the best high-end lodges located across the country. Luxury Lodges of Australia celebrates our extraordinary diversity of place and experience, elevated by the soft luxuries our guests seek. Purpose and positive impact is at the core of what it means to be a Luxury Lodge of Australia.
Island Activities
Few destinations offer such exquisite diving and snorkelling experiences. Find a wide range of things to do at the Great Barrier Reef’s favourite island resort.
With a strong focus on sustainability, the island’s veggie patch provides the chefs with a constant supply of fresh produce and resident chickens lay fresh free-range eggs for guest meals. Fresh prawns, Coral Trout and painted rock lobster are just some of local delicacies sourced from local fisherman and suppliers.
Each meal is an event featuring quintessential Australian classics.
Lady receiving a massage at Gwandalan Spa
GWANDALAN Day SPA
Gwandalan meaning ‘peaceful rest’ in the indigenous language, represents the experience you can expect to receive at Gwandalan Day Spa. Treatments are designed to reflect the tranquility and uninterrupted beauty of Orpheus Island and its endless surrounding seas.
Feel yourself drift away as you are taken on an indulgent spa journey.
The island itself, comprising more than 1,000 hectares of national park, is surrounded by pristine fringing reef you can access simply by stepping out from your accommodation. The island lodge features the main pavilion bar and alfresco-style dining area, a restaurant, a reading room, Gwandalan Day Spa and an inviting 25m x 13m infinity pool that mirrors the Coral Sea.
All stays at Orpheus Island include three gourmet meals prepared daily by the dedicated culinary team, use of water sports equipment, a selection of wines, beers, spirits, as well as soft beverages, and a daily Orpheus experience.
