Orpheus Island Holidays & Travel Qld
Orpheus Island is currently not avaialble due to refurbishments after cyclone season 2011
Nothing
but
the
very
best
Famous
as a resort
since
the 1930
Orpheus
Island is a favorite
retreat
for the
well travelled
and discerning.
Just 120
km (75
miles)
north
of Townsville.
Orpheus
is the
second
largest
of the
Palm Group
of Islands.
It's craggy
terrain
hides
sheltered
bays,
lagoons
and seven
wonderful
beaches.
Enjoy
the
best
of The
Great
Barrier
Reef.
The
whole
island
was
declared
a national
park
in 1979
and
there's
a marine
research
station
at Pioneer
Bay,
which
gives
you
an indication
of the
importance
of the
area.
The
fringing
reefs
on the
north
east
and
north
west
are
great
for
snorkelling
and
diving.
The
island
boasts
1100
species of fish,
340
species
of coral,
playful
dolphins,
and
in season
offers
the
exhilarating
experience
of sighting
families
of humpback
whales.
Take
a boat
trip
to Zoe
Bay
at Hinchinbrook
Island,
or explore
the
uninhabited
islands
of the
Palm
Island
Group.
There
is a
diving
school
on Orpheus
and
you
couldn't
wish
for
a better
place
to learn.
The
wide
variety
of vegetation
includes
rainforest,
eucalypts
and
wild
orchids.
There's
more
than
50 species
of birds.
Giant
turtles
nest
regularly
on the
beaches.
How
to get
to Orpheus
Island.
The
easiest
way
is by
seaplane
available
four
times
a week
from
Townsville,
or from
Cairns
three
times
a week.
Helicopters
can
also
be chartered
from
Townsville.
Telephone
61-77
777
377.
Facsimile
61-77-777
533.
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