Yes. At Pelorus Private Island, every element of your experience is tailored to you. Our chef will personalise your stay by creating menus that cater to your dietary requirements and preferences, ensuring every meal is both seamless and memorable.
Dining at Pelorus Private Island is entirely tailored to your preferences, with every menu thoughtfully crafted by our chefs using the finest locally sourced ingredients. Expect fresh, seasonal produce from the region and exceptional seafood, including premium selections from renowned supplier Chris Bolton. From relaxed barefoot beach dining to elegant multi-course experiences, every meal is designed to reflect your tastes and the island’s natural surrounds.
Celebrations and family gatherings to executive retreats. Our team can curate every detail, from bespoke menus to personalised experiences on and around the island. For larger groups or unique event requirements, tailored itineraries with Morris Escapes’ Orpheus Island Lodge are available to accommodate larger groups between the two Great Barrier Reef islands.
Pelorus Private Island provides a breathtaking setting for intimate weddings and elopements. Our team will work with you to create a seamless and unforgettable celebration on the Great Barrier Reef.
Yes. Guests can complete PADI-accredited scuba diving courses during their stay, from beginner Discover Scuba Diving experiences through to certification programs. Our dedicated dive instructors will personalise the program to your level, ensuring safe and unforgettable underwater adventures on the surrounding reefs. Additional charges apply.
Pelorus Private Island is surrounded by pristine fringing reefs, meaning exceptional snorkelling is available directly from the beach. Alternatively, outer-reef charters are available to take you to world-class dive and snorkel sites across the Great Barrier Reef, with vibrant coral gardens, abundant marine life, and outer reef adventures all easily accessible from the island.
Access Pelorus Island is via air with a private helicopter charters customised to your preferences. Arrive to the island via a scenic 30 minute private helicopter charter from Townsville Domestic Airport, or a 90-minute private helicopter charter from Cairns Domestic and International Airport. Our reservations team will work with you to charter your private transfers, ensuring you arrive in style. Pricing is dependent on helicopter, availability and departure location.
Yes, guests can arrange private charters aboard M.Y Northern Escape or M.Y Flying Fish, part of the Morris Nautical fleet based in Cairns. These luxury yachts provide the perfect way to explore the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding islands in comfort and style, with bespoke itineraries designed to complement your Pelorus Private Island experience.
Rates are available on request and tailored to your group size, season, and experience inclusions. Please contact our reservations team for a personalised quotation.
Pelorus Private Island accommodates up to 11 guests across five luxurious suites, offering the perfect balance of space and privacy for families and groups
As Pelorus Private Island is exclusively yours, check-in is simply when you arrive on the island. Whether you choose to come by private helicopter or private yacht, your island team will be ready to welcome you the moment you arrive.
Check-out is when you leave the island on your day of departure, during daylight hours to align with your private helicopter or yacht transfers.
Yes, a stay at Pelorus Private Island means you are booking the island in its entirety, ensuring complete privacy and exclusivity for your stay.
Yes. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the residence. Mobile reception may vary depending on provider, but connectivity is available.
Pelorus Private Island features five luxuriously appointed guest suites, each with panoramic ocean views.
“Every stay at Pelorus Private Island is on an exclusive-use basis, ensuring the island is entirely yours to enjoy. Your experience includes all gourmet meals, thoughtfully curated to your preferences, alongside a selection of beverages such as premium wines, Champagne, spirits, beers, soft drinks, and freshly harvested island coconuts and gourmet snacks.
Experiences such as local fringing reef snorkelling, seabobs, guided jet ski island tours, a Hinchinbrook Island adventure (subject to weather and tides), an outer reef excursion, Orpheus Island Research Station Tour (subject to weather and tides) and unlimited surrounding islands boat charters. Use of water equipment such as kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkelling and fishing equipment, and Schiller water bikes is included in every stay.”
Each suite offers a king bed that can be reconfigured into twin bedding upon request, allowing flexibility for couples, families, or friends travelling together. All suites overlook the Coral Sea, with private ensuites and luxurious finishes.
Yes, we recommend guests consider travel insurance to protect themselves against unexpected changes to your travel plans.
Cancellations received more than 91 days prior to check-in incur no fees. Cancellations made 90–61 days prior to arrival will incur a 25% fee of the total accommodation and transfer costs. For cancellations within 60 days of arrival, 100% of accommodation and helicopter or yacht transfer costs will be charged. All cancellations must be received in writing, with fees applied from the date of written notification.
For package bookings, additional charges or administration fees may apply for third-party components. Please note that Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX transaction fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
Guests of all ages are welcome, including children, with cots available for families travelling with little ones.
The Pelorus Private Island team primarily speaks English.
Rising from the northernmost cluster of peaks of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef’s ‘Great Palm’ archipelago just off the coast of Townsville, Pelorus Island is 400 hectares of pristine wilderness and superb fringing reefs. The residence is the sole dwelling, so you have the entire island to yourself.
“Pelorus Island’s virgin ecosystem is home to a variety of native birds, reptiles, small mammals and sea life. On land you will experience the call of osprey, the croak of green treefrogs and the nocturnal scurry of long-nosed bandicoots. Curious lace monitors share the habitat and can be seen soaking the sun’s warmth on the deck in the afternoon. Tiny geckos share our residence and keep our suites naturally free of small insects. Shy, non-venomous green tree snakes inhabit the trees surrounding the residence but will rarely be seen.
The reef surrounding the island is teaming with turtles, reef fish, manta rays and in the winter months migrating humpback whale pods. Pelorus Island is a proud member of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council, and as an abundant natural habitat is protected by both state and federal environmental laws.”