Five major initiatives including a key rebuild, two extensive refurbishments, a new private villa and new expeditions are underway for the Luxury Lodges of Australia portfolio in 2027.
Orpheus Island Lodge on the Great Barrier Reef has had a six-month refurbishment of its North Beachfront rooms, suites and villas including expanded indoor and outdoor private spaces and outdoor bathtubs.
Meanwhile, Saffire Freycinet will open its secluded villa Saffire Jewel in Dec. The three-bedroom sanctuary has an 18m infinity pool, personal guide and concierge team and private wine cellar. Interior upgrades to the guest suites in the main lodge are now underway.
In Western Australia, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef (pictured) will reopen in late Mar following an AUD5 million refurbishment.
There will be new eco-luxury wilderness tents with ensuite bathrooms, a central sundeck and lounge, a new dining area and an open bar with premium Western Australian wines. In May, Bullo River Station in the Northern Territory’s East Kimberley will reopen following a major redevelopment of the homestead and a new guest wing.
Twelve guest rooms have doubled in size and there is a two-bedroom family suite. Portfolio member True North Adventure Cruises will celebrate 40 years of business in May and its 2027 sailing schedule offers two new expeditions: North of Ningaloo, a journey along Western Australia’s final ocean frontier and a 10-night Great Barrier Reef Explorer voyage featuring a day at Osprey Reef, one of Australia’s renowned ‘dine and snorkel’ locations. See more HERE.
