Pelorus Island is the exclusive use private island 800 metres north of Orpheus Island. Most guests take a helicopter to Pelorus Island from Townsville. Pelorus Private Island is the five-suite all-inclusive residence. The house reef is the start point for Pelorus Island snorkelling.

🏝️Why Visit Pelorus Private Island?

This is one residence on 400 hectares, not a shared resort. Five ocean-facing suites take up to 11 guests. Pelorus Island Townsville guests fly into Townsville, then take the helicopter across to the homestead. The beach, pool and fringing reef sit in front of the homestead. A private chef and water craft are part of the stay. You do not share the island with other booking groups.

🏖️Things to Do on Pelorus Island

🤿 House reef swim — Walk in from the sand in front of the residence.
🚤 Water craft — Seabobs, jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards are included.
🐠 Diving — Guided dives and outer-reef runs to John Brewer Reef and the Museum of Underwater Art, subject to weather and tides.
🏝️ Boat days — Private charters to the Palm Group and Hinchinbrook Island National Park.
🌅 Picnics and sunsets — Hosted on the beach after you land.

🐋 Wildlife & Reef on Pelorus Island

🐢 Green turtles — Regularly seen on the house reef and around the Palm Group.
🪸 Fringing reef — High coral cover in the shallows off the private beach.
🐠 Reef fish and rays — Common on the beach reef.
🐋 Humpback whales — In season from June to October on the crossing and from the beach.

🏕️ Camping on Pelorus Island

🏨 Not a campground — The stay is exclusive use of the five-suite residence. You are not booking a tent site.
🚫 Not Queensland Parks — This island is not a QPWS camping park. Do not try to book it on parks.qld.gov.au.
⛺ Older tourism listings — Some Townsville pages still say self-sufficient camping is allowed, with no water, no toilets and no showers. That is not the residence stay.
🏝️ Nearby national park camps — Book Orpheus Island National Park or Hinchinbrook Island National Park if you want a permit camp in this group.

🛍️Facilities on Pelorus Island

🏨 Residence — One private homestead with five ocean-facing suites.
🍽️ Dining — Private chef, gourmet meals and selected drinks.
🏊 On site — Solar-heated infinity pool and direct beach access.
🚤 Water sports — Snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboards and seabobs included.
🚁 Access — Aircraft or private yacht only. No public ferry.
♿ Accessibility — Not wheelchair accessible because of natural terrain and the arrival method.

🗺️ Helicopter to Pelorus Island

🚁 From Townsville — About 30 minutes from Townsville Domestic Airport. Pelorus Island Townsville is the usual mainland gateway.
✈️ From Cairns — About 90 minutes by private helicopter.
🛥️ Private yacht — Charter from the mainland through the island reservations team.
🚫 No public ferry — No scheduled passenger ferry and no walk-up day-visitor desk.

Note: Transfers are booked with the island team as part of the exclusive stay. Do not check Queensland Parks for a camping permit here.

💡 Local Tips

🏝️ Whole-island stay — Your group has the residence and the beach for the booking.
👨‍🍳 Chef — Send dietary needs before you fly.
🤿 Morning reef — Clearest on a rising tide.
📦 Pack light — Meals, snorkel gear and water craft are provided.
🌤️ Dry months — May to October is the most reliable weather window.

📍Nearby Attractions

🏝️ Orpheus Island — 800 metres south, with Orpheus Island Lodge and Orpheus Island National Park.
🏞️ Hinchinbrook Island — Australia’s largest island national park, with wilderness hiking and QPWS camping.
⚓ Lucinda — Mainland sugar port and jetty used as a boat gateway to the Palm Group and Hinchinbrook Channel.
🪸 Outer reef — John Brewer Reef and the Museum of Underwater Art are boat runs from the island.

📅 Events & Markets Nearby

Use mainland markets in Townsville and Ingham before or after the island stay.

🛍️ Ingham TYTO Markets (Monthly): Fresh produce, plants, crafts, baked goods, handmade items, and local goods.
🍉 Townsville Cotters Market (Sundays): Handmade crafts, clothing, art, homewares, food stalls, and plants.
🌴 North Shore Markets (Monthly): Artisan products, clothing, plants, crafts, and gourmet foods.
🎶 Townsville Seasonal Events: Outdoor concerts, foreshore festivals, food trucks, and entertainment.
🎄 Townsville Christmas Markets (December): Holiday gifts, festive stalls, food vans, and seasonal celebrations.

For a full list of what’s on in the region, visit the
👉 Townsville & Magnetic Island Attractions | Best Things to Do in North Queensland

🏨Accommodation on Pelorus Island

🏨 Pelorus Private Island — Exclusive-use only. The island is yours for the booking.
🏡 Five suites — Up to 11 guests in the one residence.
🍽️ Private chef — All-inclusive dining tailored to the group.
🚤 Included gear — Kayaks, paddleboards, seabobs and boat runs.
🌿 No shared rooms — No public ferry arrivals into the stay.

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🍴 Places to Eat & Drink

Dining is all-inclusive on the island. A private chef prepares meals for the group.

🍽️ Included — Meals, selected wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks and snacks.
🌅 Where you eat — Beachfront or homestead tables looking over the reef.
🏙️ Before or after — Eat in Townsville or Ingham around the flight. There is no public cafe strip on the island.

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🧭Plan Your Trip to Pelorus Island

The island is private hire only, up to 11 guests, in one five-suite homestead.
🚁 Arrival — Private helicopter from Townsville or Cairns, or a yacht charter.
🍽️ Included — Chef-prepared meals, selected drinks, snorkel gear and hosted reef time.
🏝️ The stay — The beach, the house reef and the rainforest behind the residence, with no other guest groups on the booking.
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