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Elysian Retreat
Long Island, Queensland, Australia · Independent · Core Luxury
Elysian Retreat sits on the southern tip of Long Island in a Great Barrier Reef green zone, an adults-only, all-inclusive hideout of ten oceanfront villas for twenty guests and no day visitors. The Sojourn Retreats Group rebuilt the former Paradise Bay Eco Resort, wrecked by Cyclones Marcia and Debbie, as a solar-powered retreat. Entry villas are 42 square metres, reached by boat or helicopter from Airlie Beach.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Whitsundays
About Elysian Retreat
- It holds a maximum of twenty adult guests across ten free-standing oceanfront villas, with no day visitors.
- The site was Paradise Bay Eco Resort until Cyclones Marcia and Debbie forced a multi-year closure.
- The retreat runs on solar power and sits inside a Great Barrier Reef green zone on Long Island.
- Entry-level rooms start at 452 sq ft (42 m²).
Experiences
- Whitehaven Beach — Day trip by boat or helicopter to one of the world's most celebrated beaches, with pure white silica sand and crystalline water.
- Helicopter Tours — Private helicopter tour flying over the iconic Heart Reef and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Snorkelling & Diving — Snorkel or dive among coral gardens and tropical marine life on the reef at the doorstep.
- Private Charter — Private vessel hire for a day on the water to sail, snorkel and picnic.
- Morning Yoga — Guided yoga class by the ocean as the sun rises over the Coral Sea.
- Spa & Treatments — Deep tissue massages and rejuvenating facials offered by the Elysian spa team.
Amenities
- Fully air-conditioned, self-contained villas
- Private decks overlooking the Whitsunday Passage
- Cocktails, craft beer and boutique wine
- Private water transfers for all guests
- Ceremony setup, florals and styling
- Celebrant coordination assistance
- Bespoke wedding and elopement packages
- Tailored menus by award-winning chefs
- Dietary requirements catered
- Activities coordination (helicopter, snorkelling, charters)
- Spa treatments for group
- Private chef experience
- Private beach
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