Private Island Retreat

The Experience

The perfect luxurious reward for your staff or clients is this private island getaway, located on the majestic Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, it is truly the ultimate reward and they will be left speechless…

This is a spectacular coral fringed island resort within its own national park, and offers the ultimate in Great Barrier Reef holidays. An exclusive, sophisticated hideaway for those seeking intimate experiences in a natural, relaxed retreat. This is truly the ultimate in rewards for your staff and/or clients.

Without the intrusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers or children under the age of 15, The Private Island offers total privacy. With a maximum of 42 guests and a focus on personalised service, your every request will be catered to at this Island Resort.  Be pampered with the very best in cuisine and hospitality and stay in tropical vacation comfort in your own private luxury holiday accommodation.

The resort combines pristine beaches and luxurious holiday accommodation to amaze even the most seasoned holiday maker. 

Basic facilities include: 

• reception is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm
• postal service
• 1 open air restaurant
• 2 bars
• quiet lounge area
• 2 swimming pools
• heated spa
• Luxury 32 foot catamaran
• laundry service (dry cleaning not available)
• day and night tennis court (equipment provided)
• water sports centre
• gymnasium
• recreation room
• internet kiosk
• major credit cards accepted - guest telephone and facsmile facilities

There are a wide range of fantastic complimentary activities and facilities that can be done and used including motorised dinghies, gourmet picnic hampers, canoes, local snorkel trips including equipment, light fishing gear....and many more.

Click here to view more activities that can be arranged, please note costs can apply with these.

Accommodation 

The accommodation at the resort is sophisticated and inviting – all just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge. You will be unobtrusively looked after in unpretentious comfort – with minimal fuss and maximum care. 

The Retreat rooms are a studio style and come complete with their own private patio and personal spa.

The Nautilus Suites are very spacious offering a huge private patio, separate lounge and bedroom area and personal spa.

All rooms contain the following amenities and facilities:

• Air-conditioning 
• Mini bar
• Ceiling fans 
• Tea and coffee facilities
• King size bed (or 2 singles on request) 
• Bathrobe and slippers
• CD player 
• Hair Dryers
• Small music selection
• Aroma-therapy oil burner 
• Quality toiletries 

Island Cuisine

Dining is a relaxed and unforgettable highlight of this experience. Tropical fruits, local seafood’s and exotic delicacies are served with flair and imagination – with delicious ocean views and sunsets thrown in for good measure.

The award winning restaurant caters to the gourmet lover, offering an a la carte breakfast, to alfresco courtyard lunches, to gourmet picnic hampers, and finally each evening a seven course degustation menu.

The chef prepares a new menu for you daily which is sure to take your taste buds on a gastronomic tour.

All meals are included in your daily tariff as below: 

• A la carte breakfast
• Alfresco lunches in the courtyard or gourmet picnic hamper on your own private beach
• Seven course degustation menu prepared each evening
• Tea and coffee and selection of biscuits available in quiet lounge at all times

Click here for an example of a menu.  

Transport

The island resort can only be accessed via seaplane or boat; the cheapest and most direct way is via a beautiful scenic seaplane departing Townsville or Cairns, the costs are as follows:

Ex Townsville
One Way - $250
Return - $450 

Ex Cairns
One Way - $390
Return - $780

Please note the above prices are subject to change.

Cost

Room/ Rates                    Retreat Room                    Nautilus Suites        

Single                                   $1100                                $1400

Twin/Double                          $725                                  $850  

NB* Please note these prices are valid until March 08, and do not include the government Great Barrier Reef visitor charge.