ISLAND RESORTS

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BEDARRA ISLAND - QUEENSLAND

Bedarra Island is a tiny green jewel set in the warm tropical waters off North Queensland and is an oasis of untouched beauty without crowds and noise. There are times when you just don't want to be found, and Bedarra Island is without doubt one of the better corners of the world in which to disappear. The Bedarra Bay Resort offers complete solitude and pampered relaxation, nature walks and stretches of golden beach and is a haven of incredible wonders secluded in the warm waters of Queensland's tropical north.

Bedarra Island is favoured by discerning travellers seeking a very private, high quality escape into an exotic world of pampered luxury. Natural beauty, seclusion, superior service, and with exquisite food and fine wines all included in the price, it is a favourite destination for the fortunate few. The food is simply exquisite, a standard that Bedarra guests demand, with a team of chefs and a new menu every day. The crayfish, mud-crabs and baby barramundi are market selected then flown in, as fresh as if you caught them yourself. If it's not fresh - it's not on the menu.

The accommodation consists of 15 private freestanding luxurious villas in two styles - Double Storey: 9 villas offering a unique design featuring an upstairs lounge, double balconies and lower level bedroom and bathroom. These villas are in a rainforest setting close to the beachfront and the central resort facilities. Split Level:6 villas with bedroom and living areas separated in a casual format, and nestled amongst lush tropical rainforest overlooking the resort and neighbouring islands. The King size bed can be separated to provide a twin configuration if desired. All villas are built to take advantage of the immediate natural landscape, and are separated from each other by natural rainforest to ensure privacy. Each villa is designed to accommodate 1 or 2 people using existing bedding, and the villas are serviced daily.

Although the emphasis is on peace and relaxation on Bedarra Island, however there are a range of activities available on the island including: catamarans, fishing, paddle skis, sailboards, motor dinghies and tennis. Snorkelling and scuba diving trips to the Barrier Reef (via Dunk Island) and private reef fishing and sailing charters are also available for additional charge. Casual resort style clothing is suggested for daytime wear, with smart casual attire appropriate for after dark. A camera, sunscreen, and suitable footwear should be brought for island walks.

You will be greeted with an invitation to treat the island as your own home, to come and go as you please - very much a club atmosphere with unwritten rules of grace and style. Perhaps that's why so many guests from all corners of the world return to Bedarra Island again and again… Bedarra Island is not just a place one visits, it is a very personal pleasure to be savoured.

Bedarra Island			Persons Per Room
		Season	1	2	3
Bedarra Bay Resort	STD	01Apr01-31Mar02	$1113	$1798	n/a
(No children under 16)		01Apr02-31Mar03	$1177	$1920	n/a
	PRM	01Apr01-31Mar02	$1230	$2032	n/a
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$1338	$2243	n/a
Return Launch Dunk Island - Bedarra Island: Included in room rate

BRAMPTON ISLAND - QUEENSLAND

Brampton Island is unique with an atmosphere that is not only utterly enjoyable but one that is also totally relaxed. Almost entirely a National Park with nothing but trees and ocean as far as you can see, with seven pure white beaches surrounding the island. Brampton Island is an idyllic resort with special appeal to romantics of all ages from honeymooners to retirees. It offers peace and privacy with a vast range of sports and activities. Brampton Island is largely an escape for adults and does not have a children's club, though it can provide baby sitters.

Located north of the Tropic of Capricorn but south of the Wet Tropics region of Queensland, Brampton Island is 32 kilometres north east of Mackay off Queensland's tropical coast. It is in the Cumberland Group of islands which mark the southern entrance to the Whitsunday Passage, the coastal shipping channel inside the Great Barrier Reef. Brampton Island enjoys an average year-round temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and has less rain and humidity than more northerly resorts.

The resort takes up just a small part of the northern edge of the 7.7 square kilometre Brampton Island, snuggled on a point surrounded by the pristine National Park and disturbed only by several kilometres of walking trails. It is a granite island once connected to the mainland, but unlike many off the tropical Queensland coast, has its own coral reef just off the main beach. The island has seven beautiful sandy beaches, some very private. It is heavily timbered and home to more than 50 species of birds.

Activities available on Brampton Island include tennis, catamaran sailing, sailboarding, beach volleyball, beach cricket, bocce, chip and putt golf, bushwalking, snorkelling, archery, and many more. Most of the sports and leisure activities and entertainment at Brampton Island are included and equipment, except for tennis and golf balls, is provided for your use. The resort has two swimming pools - one saltwater by the beach, one freshwater - and three floodlit tennis courts. Court bookings are necessary.

There are 108 rooms in three styles of accommodation - Ocean View Rooms with beach or ocean views out to the Whitsunday islands, Palm Rooms with tropical garden views, and Carlisle rooms in a garden setting with commanding views of Carlisle Island. As your stay on Brampton Island includes a superb breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, there are two restaurants to choose from, the Bluewater Restaurant, which is the main place to dine and to enjoy the stunning ocean view and the Saltwater Cafe and Bar, for snacks, coffee, delicious pastries, smoothies and fresh juices. The Bluewater Lounge, an ideal place for before and after dinner drinks and is open until late and features entertainment nightly with a zany staff musical revue every Saturday night.

Brampton Island			Persons Per Room
		Season	1	2	3
Brampton Island	DLX	01Apr01-31Mar02	$315	$437	$587
(Child 3-14 years $75)		01Apr02-31Mar03	$338	$458	$620
	SRP	01Apr01-31Mar02	$322	$452	$600
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$345	$475	$637
	OCV	01Apr01-31Mar02	$385	$579	$729
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$417	$615	$777
Return Launch Mackay - Brampton Island: Adult $118 / Child $59

DUNK ISLAND - QUEENSLAND

Dunk Island is a true tropical paradise with exquisite stretches of sand, tropical wildflowers, orchids and hibiscus and some of the most beautiful butterflies in the world and lies inside a giant natural reef with over a thousand species of fish and coral. With three quarters of the island designated as a National Park, the dense rainforest is home to a huge variety of native flora and fauna, including 150 species of birds which have been sighted on Dunk and nearby Purtaboi Island and the beautiful electric blue Ulysses butterfly (the island's famous symbol). With a wingspan of up to 10 centimetres, this makes it one of the largest butterflies in Australia and definitely the most beautiful.

Dunk Island is only one of a handful of tropical rainforest islands close to the Great Barrier Reef, and is internationally acclaimed for its spectacular game fishing waters and unequalled beauty. The Dunk Island Resort is one of the few island resorts both in Australia and the world that is suitable for all types of lifestyles, be it couples, honeymooners or families, with seclusion, peace and privacy along with a superb array of facilities, sports and activities. The resort itself is on the north west of the island overlooking Brammo Bay, and bordered on three sides by tropical rainforest.

There are 4 categories of accommodation, offering the choice of bay, beach and garden views. 24 Bayview Suites in 2 storey luxury blocks of split level accommodation situated right on the beachfront with villas suitable for 1-3 people. 50 Beach Front units overlooking Brammo Bay are set amongst palm trees just back from the beach, in 2 storey blocks of split level accommodation and are suitable for up to 4 people. The Garden Cabanas of which there are 43, are a single level unit set in private lush gardens in groups of 4 and fianlly the Banfield, 38 units in 2 storey blocks of units located in a tranquil garden setting. The upstairs units are for up to 3 people, with a private balcony and the downstairs units feature a main room and a second separate smaller bedroom with twin beds, for up to 5 people.

Dining on Dunk Island Resort is an experience as varied as you can imagine - from casual meals and drinks to superb a-la-carte cuisine and fine wines. As breakfast and dinner is included at the resort, you will experience modern Australian cuisine with tropical flair at the Beachcomber Restaurant which overlooks magnificent Brammo Bay in the main Plantation House.

On Dunk Island, most activities are included such as catamaran sailing, sailboards/windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling, fishing (although a small fee applies for bait), archery, basketball, board games, table tennis, coconut de-husking, cricket, garden and bush walks, indoor bowls, day and night golf on an excellent 6 hole golf course (where a small fee applies for golf balls and tees.) Racquetball and squash with two superb professional courts available and 4 outdoor (3 floodlit) full size tennis courts, a full size indoor court, football, volleyball, aerobics, aqua aerobics and a fully equipped gymnasium.

There are two beautiful swimming pools, the Cascade Pool, complete with large spa and waterfalls, is for Dunk Island Resort guests only, whilst the Plantation Pool situated right beside the beach overlooking Brammo Bay, is shared by both guests and day visitors to the island. There are several boats that depart from Dunk Island and travel to waters surrounding Dunk Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Experience the thrill of snorkelling, scuba diving or deep sea fishing in the world heritage nature park that is Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Dunk Island			Persons Per Room
		Season	1	2	3
Dunk Island	STD	01Apr01-31Mar02	$333	$472	$610
(Child under 3 Free)		01Apr02-31Mar03	$354	$493	$644
(Child 3-14 years $69)	GRD	01Apr01-31Mar02	$375	$557	$697
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$392	$565	$717
	BCH	01Apr01-31Mar02	$418	$642	$782
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$443	$669	$820
	BAY	01Apr01-31Mar02	$472	$750	$890
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$499	$782	$933
Return Ferry Mission Beach - Dunk Island: Adult $34 / Child $18
Return Coach & Ferry Cairns - Dunk Island: Adult $98 / Child $52

FRASER ISLAND - QUEENSLAND

Australia's World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island comprising of 163,000 hectares of beach including one called eventy-five mile beach, that is 110 kilometres long, freshwater lakes and sparkling streams, mighty sand dunes, open forests, lush mangroves and a magnificent rainforests with abundant wildlife including dingoes, possums, squirrel gliders, echidnas, bandicoot, wild horses and an amazing range of birdlife.

Kingfisher Bay Resort is a 4 star, international standard, fully integrated resort development with 152 hotel rooms overlooking lakes and bushland with 110 self contained villas of 2 and 3 bedrooms with bush and sea views. Kingfisher Bay Resort is a unique holiday destination providing adventure and excitement but at the same time a casual atmosphere for the ultimate in relaxation. A paradise for boating, fishing, swimming, beachcombing, bushwalking and four-wheel-driving, the island is surrounded by several shipwrecks and its blue island waters are both surf and calm.

One of Fraser Island's three rocky outcrops, Indian Head, is the most prominent landmark on Seventy-Five Mile Beach. The 60-metre high rocky bluff, shaped rather like a whale, was the focal point of the island's formation about 2 million years ago. See birds of prey resting on the cliff tops and sharks and rays swimming in the clear waters below. Lake Wabby is one of Fraser Island's most popular swimming and picnic spots, the emerald- green lake is surrounded by forest on one side and by golden sand on the other. Middle Rocks contain the largest true rock pools on the island, the Champagne Pools, also known as The Aquarium. They form superb, natural fish traps and were used as such by the Aboriginal people. The pools, washed by waves at high tide, trap bubbling sea water making them excellent swimming holes.

Fishing is at its best on Fraser Island and at the fishing clinic, you can join a guided fishing trip, surf fishing safaris, guided dingy tag along fishing, lure or fly fishing and beach or jetty fishing. Discover Fraser Island on a ranger-guided, half or full-day, four-wheel-drive ecotour or nature walk and rangers also guide marine cruises and canoe paddles to see whales, dolphins, dugong and sea birds too. There is a kids club and junior eco-ranger programme, plus windsurfing and sailing available for eveyone or just simply bubble in a spa or indulge yourself at the natural therapy and beauty clinic.

The resort restaurants showcase the best of Australian seafood and produce where menus introduce the flavours of the Australian bush and native meats like kangaroo, crocodile and emu. Bush tucker and Australian wine tastings are featured each week. There are three restaurants, a coffee shop and cafe, plus a licensed jetty hut and four bars with nightly entertainments.

Property Name			Persons Per Room
		Season	1 or 2	3	Child
Kingfisher Bay Resort	STD	01Apr01-31Mar02	$268	$299	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$282	$422	U15
Return Catamaran Hervey Bay - Dunk Island: Adult $39 / Child $19

HAMILTON ISLAND - QUEENSLAND

Hamilton Island is an island in The Whitsuday's dedicated to pure resort pleasure and just imagine a holiday destination where the view from your room stretches as far as the eye can see, and where you can choose as your private garden this exquisite castaway island and where you share the sea with the most colourful coral and tropical fish imaginable.

The Hamilton Island Resort which consists of four separate properties, is cradled in the sandy arc of Cat's Eye Beach, overlooking a sprawling emerald and turquoise sea. The Coconut Palm Lodge as a popular and delightful three star hotel featuring 50 Polynesian style individual bungalows in a coconut palm fringe tropical garden setting. Each bungalow is free standing and features its own balcony complete with outdoor furniture and is the perfect style of hotel for those who fancy a romantic, yet affordably priced island holiday, with the added seclusion that a garden bungalow affords.

The Reef View Hotel sets a new standard in four star holiday luxury having one of the largest standard sized hotel rooms in Australia with a choice of Garden View rooms on floors one to three, or Coral Sea View rooms on floors four to eighteen. The view of Catseye Bay from the Reef View Hotel's Coral Sea View rooms are amongst the best in the world and have to be seen to be believed! Hamilton Island has the only fully self-contained apartments in the Whitsunday Islands, complete with their own reception area. These one and two bedroom apartments are ideal for families or independent holiday makers who want to feel as if they're living in the heart of the Whitsundays. Most of the one bedroom apartments feature stunning views of the Coral Sea from their balconies and come complete with a swimming pool complex in the garden below.

The Beach Club lets you escape the pressures of the real world in unpretentious five star luxury, the brand-new 55-room boutique hotel is set on the shores of Cat's Eye Beach and is perfect for honeymoons or romantic getaways. The hotel features superbly appointed designer rooms, a private 25 metre free-form infinity lap pool and an exlusive club lounge and bar. All guests enjoy a personalised host service, so every whim, ranging from restaurant bookings to tour transfers, is taken care of. One of the unique aspects of the Beach Club is that it is exclusively for adults as the needs of families are catered for in the other properties on Hamilton Island.

The island features a general store located in the Marina Village for those guests who want to stock up on supplies. With over 16 restaurants and takeaway outlets to choose from, there is always something new and exciting to tempt the tastebuds! Enjoy a huge range of cosmopolitan cuisine including the freshest seafood you'll ever experience. As well as being a food lovers's paradise, Hamilton Island offers every imaginable form of recreation throughout, with a very extensive range of over 85 activities that are available on a daily basis. These include Great Barrier Reef cruises, waterskiing, windsurfing catamaran & yacht sailing, tennis, gymnasium, game fishing, nature walks, safari tours, whale watching (mid July to September) and scenic flights or simply just relax by one of the six resort swimming pools.

Hamilton Island			Persons Per Room
		Season	1 or 2	3	Child
Coconut Palm*	BUN	01Apr01-31Mar02	$277	$317	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$292	$329	U15
Reef View Hotel*	GRD	01Apr01-31Mar02	$347	$387	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$364	$403	U15
	SEA	01Apr01-31Mar02	$415	$454	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$437	$474	U15
Beach Club Hotel*	BCH	01Apr01-31Mar02	$485	n/a	n/a
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$510	n/a	n/a
Whitsunday Holidays*	AP1	01Apr01-31Mar02	$324	$364	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$340	$378	U15
Return Launch Shute Harbour - Hamilton Island: Available upon request

HAYMAN ISLAND - QUEENSLAND

Hayman Island, the 'jewel' of the Great Barrier Reef, is nestled in the spectacular Whitsunday Islands, off the coast of northern Queensland and has a reputation as one of the top destinations of the world. It is the most northern island in the Whitsunday Island group and renowned for its elegance, service and superior location in the Great Barrier Reef. Other islands and the mainland can be seen from Hayman and are accessible by boat or yacht.

Hayman Island offers a feast for your eyes on any one of the many bushwalks into the rugged natural landscape and takes you to idyllic deserted beaches. A magnificent range of flora, fauna and marine life is found in this beautiful environment, all of which is protected against damage or removal, as Hayman Island is within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Beyond the beach lies a coral reef, 800 metres wide, which fronts the southern half of the island. The reef becomes exposed at low tide and is covered by up to 4 metres of water at high tide.

The Hayman Resort is a unique 5-star resort and the only Australian island to be accepted as a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World. The resort offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation and service and is a resort like no other, situated around a crescent-shaped, white, sandy bay on the south-western side and is the only facility on the island. Set in 13 hectares of tropical gardens revolving around a giant swimming pool lagoon and freshwater pools, the buildings have been designed to blend in with the natural beauty of the surroundings and throughout the resort, shady ponds and gentle waterfalls thread their way among beautiful gardens, spacious walkways and open air lanais.

The Hayman Resort's guest rooms, suites and penthouses are beautifully appointed with services and facilities befitting a world-class resort, all with private terraces or balconies offering breathtaking views of the magnificent pools, ponds, gardens, beaches and Whitsunday waters. The Palm Garden Roomsare situated on 2 levels, among tropical gardens and close to the West Wing Pool with private terraces overlooking the gardens. An exclusive group of 12 units tiled throughout with terracotta are situated on the resort beach, overlooking the Whitsunday Passage with a private terrace extends onto coral sands. There are also a choice of deluxe rooms incorporating a contemporary island style and luxury suites, all tiled with Italian marble and having private balcones, located in both the East and West wings.

Dining on Hayman is available in six magnificent restaurants of elegance and style, unique for an island resort, with dishes presented by the world's finest chefs. An impressive selection of Australian and international wines is housed in the Hayman Resort's extensive cellar. There is a full bar service by the beach and the pools and in lounges, with light meals also available and there is dancing into the late hours in Hayman's nightclub.

In this idyllic setting, opportunities for nearly every activity are available with watersports including water skiing, sailing, snorkelling, catamaran sailing, parasailing, windsurfing and scuba diving. Have fun, relax and revitalise with other outdoor activities including outdoor jacuzzi/spa, 9-hole putting greens, 3 swimming pools, tennis courts, walking trails and a fitness and spa centre. Have a rest from the sun and the sea and enjoy some indoor activities including billiards, a library and games room, new release movies, videos, squash, and table tennis. Abounding in lush, tropical growth, encircled with white sand and surrounded by coral reefs and warm waters, this island will give you a holiday to remember, long after you have left it.

Hayman Island			Persons Per Room
		Season	1 or 2	3	Child
Hayman Island	GRD	01Apr01-31Mar02	$583	n/a	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$604	n/a	U15
	STD	01Apr01-31Mar02	$853	$1004	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$858	$1009	U15
	BCH	01Apr01-31Mar02	$912	$1062	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$944	$1095	U15
	SUT	01Apr01-31Mar02	$1588	$1739	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$1834	$1984	U15
	SUT	01Apr01-31Mar02	$1764	$1915	U15
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$1942	$2093	U15

HERON ISLAND

Heron Island is the only international resort on the Great Barrier Reef exclusively devoted to island guests and is ribboned by sugar white sands, crystal clear waters and acres of brilliant coral. Walk straight from the beach to the Reef's edge and the waters are literally teeming with life to explore acres of living coral just minutes from your room. That's what sets Heron Island apart, as you are actually living on the reef.

The Great Barrier Reef consists of a maze of reefs and islands stretching two thousand kilometres along the Queensland coast. It is the largest coral reef system in the world and the richest in biological diversity and in fact, of the 1,500 species of fish to be found on the Reef, 1,200 of them can be found right here off Heron Island. Heron Island is a true nature lover's paradise, it is a Marine National Park and offers some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving in Australia. From November to March, turtles lay their eggs on the island and from December onwards the hatchlings emerge and scramble down to the island. From June to October, hump back whales can be sighted offshore and all year round Heron Island is home to thousands of birds.

Heron Island has a total of 117 rooms of different categories, all rooms are serviced daily and to help guests leave the outside world behind, there are no televisions or telephones in any guest rooms on the island. Reef Suites are 38 mid-range rooms are ensuite with 1 queen-sized bed and 1 single bed and can accommodate up to 3 people. The Heron Suites are 44 deluxe beach and side two room ensuite units also with 1 queen-sized bed and 1 single bed plus balcony and also accommodate up to 3 people. There are 4 premium extra large Point Suires in a one room configuration, with balcony in a prime view location, each ensuite with a king-sized bed. Finally the Beach House is a premium beach frontage accommodation with a bedroom and sitting room, balcony, queen-sized bed, and ensuite with bath and toilet and accommodates two adults only.

All meals are included in the price, breakfast and lunch are lavish buffets while dinner is a four course menu service. The Maitre D' allocates guests' tables for the duration of their stay at the first meal and special diets and picnic hamper service is available by advance arrangement. The Pandanus Lounge and Bar opens onto reef side terrace and features panoramic reef views, cocktail bar, entertainment lounge, dance floor and upstairs games area. A coffee shop is located within the Pandanus Lounge serving cappuccinos, cakes and snack foods.

Interpretative reef walks operate daily, subject to tides, birdlife walks, reef snorkelling, turtle nesting tours, coral viewing cruises and humpback whale spotting are just some of the many activities that are available on Heron Island. There are swimming pools, tennis courts and table tennis tables also available. But the biggest attraction for many is the scuba diving as Heron Island has one of the best diving locations in Australia, as, for a start, there is no need for daytrips out to the reef, because you're already there and can easily enjoy two full dives a day.

As Heron Island is part of a double reef system, there are over twenty different dive sites, more than half of which are just fifteen minutes from the beach and with so many acres of living coral literally teeming with fish, it is easy to see why keen divers love it. All this, is why people come from all over the world to this beautiful coral cay and once they are here, it's the casual island life that brings them back. There are no marble fountains or bronze statues, no lifts to catch or keys to lose on Heron Island.

Heron Island			Persons Per Room
		Season	1	2	3
Heron Island	SUS	01Apr01-31Mar02	$382	$570	$720
(Child under 3 Free)		01Apr02-31Mar03	$400	$583	$745
(Child 3-14 years $78)	SPS	01Apr01-31Mar02	$428	$665	$814
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$464	$713	$874
	BEH	01Apr01-31Mar02	$547	$899	$1048
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$583	$949	n/a
Return Catamaran Gladstone - Heron Island: Adult $188 / Child $90
Return Helicopter Gladstone - Heron Island: Adult $604 / Child $303

LIZARD ISLAND - QUEENSLAND

Lizard Island is the most northerly of the resort islands, it is surrounded by the most breathtaking under-water world the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. An extremely rare find and one of the most unusual places to escape to on this planet and although the bustle of civilization is left far behind on Lizard Island, there is still a most pleasing element of sophistication and an ample supply of incredible delights. It is a special place, where there is so much freedom, so much choice and absolutely no need to compromise your sense of enjoyment.

Lizard Island is a National Park covering over 1000 hectares, with 24 sandy beaches and the famous Blue Lagoon, home to 70 year old giant clams and coral gardens and the highest peak is Cooks Look at 359 metres. Meet the occasional Monitor Lizard (after which the island is named), the prolific birdlife, the countless and dazzling array of tropical fish and the colourful marine life of Lizard's spectacular fringing coral reefs, only a leisurely snorkel from the beach.

The Lizard Island Resort has only 40 well appointed rooms, each with king or twin beds as well as private balcony and you will be more than encouraged to treat all that Lizard Island offers as your own. There is a swimming pool, tennis court, (with equipment supplied) and the Central Lodge features a relaxing lounge area, a boutique and a reception area for arranging activities. The Anchor Bay Rooms are well appointed featuring private balconies and are set amongst native gardens with views across Anchor Bay and there are family rooms available. The Anchor Bay Suites feature a private courtyard, large spacious deck, a separate living area, timber decor and views over Anchor Bay and the Coral Sea. The Sunset Point Villas are located cliffside overlooking Anchor Bay and Sunset Beach, these magnificently designed villas feature ocean views, timber decor and a spacious open floor plan.

Unlike most, Lizard Island is close to the inner and outer Barrier Reef and in additional to the two main and most famous activities of Scuba Diving and Fishing, the other activities available on the island include tennis, windsurfing, water-skiing, catamaran sailing, glass bottom boat trips, paddle skis, outboard dinghies, basic fishing gear, snorkelling gear, bushwalking, hiking and picnics. Lizard Island offers full Scuba Diving facilities including equipment and courses. The nearby "Cod Hole" is a mecca for divers with its amazing Moray Eels and massive Potato Cod that swim right up to you with curiosity and fascination, and, this is just one of the many unforgettable dive sites that are all close by.

Lizard Island is every fisherman's dream, where the fishing remains fast and furious all year round. Barracuda, Spangled Emperor, Yellowfin, Dogtooth Tuna, Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel and Giant Trevally, these are just some of the excellent sports fishing to be had when you fish the rich tropical waters off Lizard Island. For the serious fisherman, Lizard Island offers the thrill of Big Game fishing between September and November, with the world famous annual Black Marlin Classic staged in October every year, resulting in the Lizard Island Game Fishing Club becoming home to a remarkable seven World and two Australian records.

Could it be the tantalizing array of island activities, or the comfort and appointments of the island's accommodations? Perhaps... but almost certainly, the fine food and excellent hospitality play a major role in the overwhelming contentment their guests enjoy. Choose the outdoor ambience of dining on the beach with the soft light of the moon, augmented by the delicate flicker of flares in harmony with the sound of the gently lapping waters. As for the tempting menu, the Lodge is rightly renowned for its superb food, fully included in the price, which graces the tables at every meal. So, relax and be pampered on this magnificent island.

Lizard Island			Persons Per Room
		Season	1	2	3
Lizard Island Resort*	BAY	01Apr01-31Mar02	$855	$1282	$1658
(No children under 10)		01Apr02-31Mar03	$907	$1380	$1812
	SPS	01Apr01-31Mar02	$1068	$1710	$2085
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$1154	$1877	$2308
	PRM	01Apr01-31Mar02	$1230	$2033	n/a
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$1338	$2243	n/a
8th night free: All year round

ORPHEUS ISLAND - QUEENSLAND

Orpheus was the legendary poet and musician whose enchanting lyre playing had the vitality to charm gods, mortals and animals, and to move rivers, earth and trees in Greek mythology. In reality, Orpheus Island is indeed an enchanted island, afloat on the living kaleidoscope of the Great Barrier Reef, and evidence of the magical works of the legendary lyre player abound on this enchanted rain forest island located right on Australia's world famous Great Barrier Reef.

Fringed by sandy beaches, wreathed in spectacular coral gardens, invigorated with native flora and fauna, the serene Orpheus Island has quietly lured those seeking sanctuary from the rest of the world. 100 species of fish and 340 of the 350 known species of Reef coral can be found in the underwater gardens of the Island's several sheltered bays, with the channel at the southern point of Orpheus believed to host the Reef's largest range of soft corals. This enchanted isle stretches for 11 kilometres through the warm, clear waters of the Coral Sea, off the Queensland coast between Townsville and Cairns.

The Resort is nestled in a sheltered bay on the western (mainland) side of the island, catering for only a maximum of 74 guests in 31 private rooms of which 25 are beachfront rooms. There are 8 Beachfront Terraces, each with a terraced patio area with ensuite bathroom with shower. The 15 Beachfront Sudios are slightly larger, with a personal patio and ensuite bathrooms with spa baths. The larger, 2 Beachfront Bungalows are individual rooms also with spa bath, having a private enclosed garden and personal patio. In addition to the Beachfront Rooms there are also 6 Hillside Villas situated on the hillside behind the resort, 3 minutes walk from the beach with views of the sea or gardens. Each Villa features a king size bedroom with spa bath, and a queen size bedroom with ensuite, a spacious lounge area and a broad open private patio.

More than any attraction or entertainment, food, great food, sustains the perfect holiday and all meals are included. Orpheus Island's much celebrated and ever changing menu features the freshest fruits of land and sea, and some of the finest cuisine you will find on the Great Barrier Reef. The Dining Room, Cocktail Bar and 'Quiet Lounge' are all open air and situated along the beachfront, with only the bougainvillea and palm trees to separate you from the sea.

Due to the size and elevation of the Palm Island group of which Orpheus Island is part of, the entire area is a haven for divers. The average visibility around the islands is 9-12 metres and the bays and lagoons are abundant with coral gardens and bombies reaching from the depths to the surface. A vast variety of hard and soft coral in the area provides homes for all types of marine life and is an underwater photographer's dream. In fact Orpheus is home to 340 of the 350 species of coral found on the Great Barrier Reef. The Outer Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest and most diverse underwater playground and is one of the most sought after diving destinations in the world and situated just 50 minutes by boat from Orpheus Island.

The style is distinctly Mediterranean, and the environment is distinctly tropical Queensland, offering the ultimate in tranquility, seclusion and privacy. With its international standards and intimate nature, the resort has been honored with numerous tourism and hospitality awards over the years. Tranquility is absolute with no telephone in televisions in the rooms and mobile phones are best left at home, as they won't work in this enchanted setting anyway! Orpheus Island Resort is one of the few remaining privately owned Australian island resorts, and is the longest established resort on the Great Barrier Reef.

Orpheus Island			Persons Per Room
		Season	1	2	3
Orpheus Island Resort	TER	01Apr01-31Mar02	$679	$1090	$1475
(No children under 15)		01Apr02-31Mar03	n/a	$1489	$2233
	STU	01Apr01-31Mar02	$802	$1304	n/a
		01Apr02-31Mar03	$809	$1317	n/a
Return Seaplane Cairns - Orpheus Island: Adult $390
Return Seaplane Townsville - Orpheus Island: Adult $628