Idyllically located off the northern coast of Queensland in the Great Barrier Reef, Orpheus Island is a national park boasting some of the best diving on earth, as well as world-class restaurants at its resort, and easy access to the nearby Hinchinbrook Island. The remote island's top dive sites are home to thousands of fish species, and visitors can also enjoy the marine life by going snorkelling, kayaking, sailing, or simply swimming in the calm, warm, turquoise waters. Housing a single resort that only takes around 25 people at a time, the island presents a unique experience of feeling remote and private while offering a five-star luxury experience, including outstanding cuisine and excellent spa services. There are several beautiful walking paths on Orpheus Island, and day trips to the magnificent Hinchirenbrook Island provide guests with further breathtaking nature trails to explore.
Situated just over three hours’ drive inland from the Australian west-coast town of Cairns, in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, the former mining town of Mount Milligan has an interesting cultural significance, breathtaking natural history, and an array of outdoor sports on offer. Once the location of a mining disaster, the area is still beautiful and is now home to a luxury resort, which offers guests various ways to enjoy the surrounds. There is plenty to explore among the unspoilt forests and outback, ancient sandstone bluffs and diversity of wildlife. The mountain is home to a rich Aboriginal heritage, known as the birthplace of the ‘Rainbow Serpent’ and hosting two of the oldest known aboriginal sites in Queensland. Visitors can take part in a range of activities including bushwalking, birdwatching, swimming, kayaking, quad biking, horse riding, helicopter flights, and gold fossicking.
