A sunny, secluded and luxurious hideaway, Orpheus Island is everything an island getaway should be. Located between Cairns and Townsville, the island is surrounded by 1300 hectares of national park, and fringed with coral reefs making it a haven for snorkeling and diving. Throw in an award winning chef, and Orpheus Island is the ultimate luxury escape.
Orpheus Island: A Foodies Paradise
Head chef, Paul Wilson has spent over two years at Denmark’s 3 Michelin star restaurant, Geranium. Now, the Australian chef is bringing the spotlight to the Orpheus Island kitchen, being awarded The Good Food Guides Chef’s Hat Award in 2019.
The prestigious award recognises outstanding Australian chefs and their exceptional dishes. Judged off six criteria of: ingredients, taste, technique, presentation, value and consistency, the Chefs Hat award is a testament to Paul Wilson’s talent and the standard of the dishes produced at Orpheus Island.
Orpheus Island Lodge is one of Queensland’s best-kept food secrets, priding itself on the quality of its local produce and sustainability practices. Orpheus Island ensures its food is always sourced locally and even has its very own herb garden, fruit and vegetable patch and chicken coop on the island always supplying guests with fresh produce.
Paul Wilson has crafted a dynamic menu, which heroes local produce in all of its glory. Dishes include butter-poached Moreton Bay bugs with vanilla crème fraiche, granny smith and celeriac, roast duck breast with beetroot, date and port jam, blood orange and coffee crumb, and Mexican dark chocolate crémeux with mango sorbet, passionfruit curd and toasted coconut.
The contemporary fusion style menu takes diners on a journey around the globe, showcasing different countries and their cuisines. Guests are allowed the luxury of fully customising their menus, with the chef tailoring dishes based on the likes and diets of the guests and personalised to their preferences.
If luxurious Great Barrier Reef island getaways and award-winning food is your thing, Orpheus Island is the place for you. Tantalise your tastebuds, take in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and experience a holiday like no other at Orpheus Island.
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