Lovers of Luxury

There's nothing quite like a luxury escape: appreciating a slower pace of life, getting back to nature while enjoying the highlights that luxury travel brings.

Situated along the golden Queensland coast, the Townsville region is brimming with barefoot luxury accommodation, dining, and experiences to discover and enjoy.

Day 1-2: Ardo Hotel and Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight and Sand Cay Landing 

Townsville North Queensland: Australia’s latest luxury hotel has arrived on the sundrenched coast of Townsville. Featuring 132 suites, two signature restaurants, day spa, and Ardo’s iconic rooftop pool and bar with views that will stop you in your tracks.

Townsville Helicopters: Experience the Great Barrier Reef from above with a scenic helicopter flight. Enjoy the vast ocean blues and view the majesty of the reef below. Land on the secluded sand cay at Wheeler Reef and stand amongst one of nature's most amazing landscapes - best of all you'll have it all to yourself!

Day 3-5: Orpheus Island 

Orpheus Island: Accommodating just 28 people, Orpheus is an all-inclusive, private island lodge located on the Great Barrier Reef. With only 14 rooms, suites and villas, Orpheus Island is the ultimate secluded, unspoilt tropical paradise, and stretches across 11km of immaculate turquoise coastline.

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.

Day 6: Magnetic Island 

Peppers Blue on Blue Magnetic Island: Wake up with a view over the Marina and an alfresco breakfast before heading out to enjoy the island. Wander along beautiful bays, diving into the depths with a snorkel or kayaking along crystal-clear waters. Feeling ambitious? Hit the local hiking trails and get your blood-pumping - you’ll be rewarded with some spectacular views! If you want to get up close to nature, explore Selina’s wildlife park, where the true Aussie locals will be waiting to meet you including turtles, koalas, wombats and crocodiles. After a day spent in the wild, take a moment of calm at Peppers to relax by our pools and watch the sunset. Did you know, Magnetic Island boasts the highest concentration of wild koalas in Australia!

Pilgrim Sailing: Experience the epitome of relaxation and indulgence as you set sail on our luxury 58-foot sailing yacht Pilgrim. Take in the breathtaking Magnetic Island coastline under sail, a day you'll always remember. With only a limited number of guests each sail, unlimited organic wine, local beer & a gourmet platter, you are all set to relax and escape reality for a while.

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