Elysian Retreat

Top choice in The Whitsundays


Ten light-filled, thatch-roofed villas at this intimate, solar-powered boutique resort, accommodating a maximum of 20 guests, overlook a private stretch of reef near the south end of Long Island. Spend your tranquil days kayaking, paddleboarding or snorkelling, dining on gourmet organic meals from a daily changing menu and getting pampered in the spa. Get here by boat or helicopter.