MAY 2021: Northern Escape Collection's Orpheus Island Lodge, the secluded and unspoilt private island paradise in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, will host its first all-inclusive wellness retreat this spring. With a tailored program providing a true escape from the worries of everyday life, guests will be treated to an immersive experience combining physical movement, mindfulness, wholesome meals, and the healing powers of nature in an exclusive, remote and breathtakingly beautiful environment.

With just 13 rooms available on the retreat (up to 26 guests), Orpheus Island provides an idyllic location for switching off, turning inwards and focusing on physical and emotional wellbeing. Engulfed by 1000 hectares of pristine national park and surrounded by fringing Great Barrier Reef Marine Park waters, it's almost impossible not to feel at ease at Orpheus.

Across the 3 night retreat, guests will be encouraged to set their own personal intentions, working towards these at their own pace alongside other guests and in the company of retreat host, Emily Spurling of Karma Being. The guided retreat program combines: morning yoga sessions overlooking the glistening Coral Sea; peaceful walks through nature with the island's resident horticulturalist; mindfulness, meditation, and breathing practice; guided snorkelling on the coral reef; nourishing meals made with island-grown seasonal produce and freshly-caught local seafood; sunset cocktails, and blissful nights of rest, falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean. There will also be ample, unscheduled time to relax and indulge in the island's secluded coves, infinity pool, walking tracks, water sports, and Gwandalan Spa. 

Northern Escape Collection's Executive Director, Hayley Morris said she and her team developed the Wellness Retreat program in response to increased interest from guests.

“Even before the pandemic, guests would come to Orpheus in search of an escape – somewhere they could really switch off from the demands of everyday life and soak up the experiences on offer that enhance rest, rejuvenation, and reconnection with nature.

“Now, with the way that COVID-19 and the past 12 months has impacted our lives, the need for wellness tourism is undeniable. More so than ever before we have been confined to cities, starved of holidays, and overloaded with technology.

The Orpheus Island Lodge Wellness Retreat is a brief, but transformative experience, and will provide an opportunity for guests to focus on themselves after what has been a most challenging of times for us all” Ms Morris said.

Orpheus Wellness Retreat:

• 14 – 17 October 2021 (three nights)
• Luxury tropical isle accommodation
• Daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions
• Mindfulness hikes
• Sunset drinks each evening
• 3 x breakfasts, 2 x tapas-style lunches, 3 x degustation dinners
• Selected wines, beers, spirits, and soft drinks
• Local fringing reef snorkels
• Use of kayaks, paddleboards, motorised dinghies, and catamaran
• Bus transfers between Townsville Airport and Sealink ferry terminal
• Return ferry transfers between Townsville and Orpheus Island Lodge (2.5 hours each way)

Optional helicopter transfer between Townsville and Orpheus Island Lodge priced at an additional $350 per person, each way (T&Cs apply).

PRICED FROM

$8,760 for two guests, in a North Beachfront Room

Book with confidence

For those guests from Queensland Government deemed COVID-19 hotspots:

• Guests can cancel 30+ days from the original check-in date with no penalty
• Guests are eligible for a one-time free date change valid for 12 months from the original check-in date (or a credit note)

For additional information and a detailed itinerary, visit: https://www.orpheus.com.au/wellness-retreat/

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