Orpheus Island Resort

OUR RATING: Deluxe

Located right on the Great Barrier Reef, Orpheus Island Resort offers a luxurious retreat for those who want to escape from the stresses of everyday life.

With just 21 rooms, located on the beachfront and surrounded by lush tropical gardens you really can get total seclusion. One of the highlights of this resort has to be the cuisine and the open-air restaurant has stunning views out across the ocean.

For the adventurous, you can take a day trip and scuba dive on the outer reef, or board your own motorised dinghy and discover the many secluded bays of the Island's national park. Or for those wanting a lazy day in paradise then the staff will be more than happy to arrange a picnic lunch on your own private beach.