
Orpheus Island Travel Guide
Queensland, Australia
Orpheus Island is a small island community in Queensland, Australia, with a population of 2,298. It sits off the north Queensland coast in a tropical part of the state.
Travellers arriving by air use Orpheus Island Waterport SPB (ORS). The nearby coastline includes Forrest Beach, 21.1 kilometres from Orpheus Island, offering a mainland beach option within easy reach of the island area.
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Weather in Orpheus Island
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Know before you go
Pays in AUD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 000
Dial code +61
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Orpheus Island
Jan
29°20Feb
29°24Mar
28°22Apr
28°22May
25°16Jun
24°10Jul
23°13Aug
23°8Sep
24°7Oct
26°6Nov
28°7Dec
28°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Orpheus Island
Taylors Beach
16.6 km away
Forrest Beach
21.1 km away
Cassady Beach
22.7 km away
Picnic Beach
23.8 km away
Things to do in Orpheus Island
Orpheus Island National Park
national park
2 km
Getting there
Orpheus Island Waterport SPB · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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