Australian family owned, Elysian Retreat is a boutique experience with emphasis on giving people the opportunity to disconnect from their busy lives, and reconnect with the natural environment.

Our goal is to provide an exceptional guest experience, ideal for families, couples and friends, along the coast of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef.

Elysian Retreat switched over to 100% solar power on the 16th of April 2019, becoming the first 100% solar powered island resort on the Great Barrier Reef. The switch to solar power saves an estimated 39,420 litres of diesel from being burnt per year plus the additional fuel it would have used to transport the 39,420 litres of diesel to the island via barge. Considering the burning of fossil fuels is arguably the largest contributor to climate change, we felt that this was one of the biggest impacts we could make in terms of innovation in climate change action. This translates to 112 tonnes of carbon emissions for the fuel alone, excluding the transport of the fuel, which could easily need four 14 tonnes barges. The roll on effect of transporting this amount of fuel to an island is incredibly hard to determine, but quite substantial in terms of the logistics.

The accomplishment of an eco luxe resort run purely on battery and solar power with clean, quiet, sustainable energy proves that luxuries need not be sacrificed in the search for sustainability.

Over the past 16 years, our dedication to outstanding service, and you, our customer has ultimately seen our ever expanding group grow to include this unique collection of exquisite self catering seaside properties. Our future, also reliant on our staff and our unique properties, will continue to see expansion as demand for tranquil escapes increases.