Bedarra Island is a private island in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, occupied only by its own resort – rainforest and reef, no other development. Rates run from approximately AU$950 per person per night all-inclusive, booked direct through bedarra.com.au rather than a standard OTA.
The best private island resort in Australia
Confirmed as a genuine whole-island resort within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, though not bookable through a standard OTA – a direct-booking exception, noted clearly below.
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| Hotel | From/night | Area | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedarra Island Resort | ~AU$950/person/night | Great Barrier Reef, 7km off Mission Beach, Queensland | Private rainforest island · all-inclusive · book direct only | Check price →Review ↓ |
Bedarra Island Resort
Bedarra Island sits within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, seven kilometres off Mission Beach in Tropical North Queensland, roughly 140km south of Cairns. The island is occupied only by its own resort – rainforest walking trails and reef on every side, with each of its villas set in its own private location, either above the beach or higher up the hillside.
Villas range from the Hillside Villa, split-level and tucked into the rainforest, up to the Pavilion, the resort's top tier. Rates are all-inclusive, covering meals, sea kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkeling gear, motorized guest dinghies, gourmet picnic hampers, and tennis. Like several other properties in this guide, Bedarra doesn't use a standard OTA – reservations run direct through bedarra.com.au or a travel advisor. A whole-resort buyout is also available separately for large groups, alongside the standard per-villa booking priced above.
When to go
Tropical North Queensland has a dry season from May to October, with lower humidity and calmer seas – the most comfortable window for reef snorkeling and island activities. June to August is the coolest, most reliable stretch.
The wet season (November to April) brings higher humidity, heavier rain, and the region's cyclone risk, peaking from January to March – worth checking forecasts closely if traveling in this window, though rates are typically lower.
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