Stories - Orpheus Island

Experiences

Extend your Orpheus escape aboard M.Y. Flying Fish

M.Y. Flying Fish offers the opportunity to extend your time in this remarkable part of the world.

The Island

The season to return to the reef

Spring is one of the most rewarding times to experience Orpheus Island Lodge.

In the press

Orpheus Island Lodge named among the world’s greatest luxury hotels

Orpheus Island Lodge has been named among Robb Report’s 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth in 2026

The Island

Paradise, Reimagined: Orpheus Island Lodge Reopens Following Renovations

Orpheus Island Lodge returns with refreshed suites, elevated experiences and the same untouched beauty that has made this private island retreat so extraordinary.

Experiences

Scuba Diving at Orpheus Island

Discover some of the best scuba diving in Australia at Orpheus Island Lodge. Explore vibrant Great Barrier Reef dive sites with private charters and PADI instructors.

In the press

Orpheus Island Lodge joins Luxury Lodges of Australia

The Island

Nature Hike in Paradise: 5 Must-Do Nature-Based Activities on Orpheus Island

At 11 kilometres long, and built on volcanic rock, Orpheus Island rises from the Great Barrier Reef in a symphony of granite-studded headlands and sandy arcs.

The Island

The hidden stories behind these stunning Great Barrier Reef islands

They say, ‘no man is an island’ and no island is alone either, at least in the case of the Palm Island group, which Orpheus Island Lodge calls home.

The Island

Must-do Eco Friendly Tours on the Great Barrier Reef

These eco-friendly tours will keep your footprint low and your experiences high.

The Island

3 spots for your perfect island picnic

Degustations are nice. Long lunches are fine. But nothing says, ‘I’m on holidays’ more than a secluded island picnic on the Great Barrier Reef.

The Island

Around the world in 4 dishes – themed lunches at Orpheus

Orpheus Island Lodge has a carefully curated list of more than 160 wines

The Island

Top wine picks from our sommelier

Orpheus Island Lodge has a carefully curated list of more than 160 wines