Pelorus Private Island joins Luxury Lodges of Australia

Orpheus and Pelorus Islands emerge from the northernmost peaks of the Great Palm Archipelago. They are accessible via a scenic 30-minute helicopter flight from Townsville or a longer helicopter transfer from the international air hub of Cairns. They provide guests front-row access to pristine and complex fringing reef systems along the protected Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The region’s clear, azure waters are home to colourful corals and a rich diversity of marine life including manta rays, turtles, dugongs and migratory whales.

Spanning 12 kilometres in length and 2.5 kilometres at its widest point, Orpheus Island is home to more than 1,000 hectares of national park, which acts as a sanctuary for native wildlife including bandicoots, sea eagles, ospreys, brahminy kites, and echidnas. Pelorus Island is made up of 400 hectares of pristine wilderness and is surrounded by superb fringing reefs.

Luxury Lodges of Australia Executive Chair Penny Rafferty said the addition of Orpheus and Pelorus added depth and diversity of luxury lodge access to locations and experiences across the 2,300km (1,450-mile) expanse of the Great Barrier Reef.

Both Orpheus Island Lodge and Pelorus Private Island feature a strong commitment to sustainability on every level: energy and water consumption, waste minimisation, and carbon footprint reduction. The dining experience reflects this approach. At Orpheus, the island’s kitchen garden provides the chefs with a constant supply of organic seasonal produce, while the happy resident chickens provide a daily supply of free-range eggs. Sustainably sourced prawns, coral trout and painted rock lobster are just some of ingredients sourced from local fishermen and suppliers.  Guests at Pelorus enjoy the attention of a private chef, who creates bespoke menus to suit guests’ preferences.