Some 80 kilometres north of Townsville, Orpheus Island Lodge has just 14 beach-chic rooms, suites and villas. Borrow a paddleboard and glide over the crystal-clear water, head for a private picnic on a neighbouring island or take a catamaran for a spin. Just make sure you’re back in time for sunset canapés by the oceanside infinity pool.

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