Bespoke Experiences

Dining Under the Stars is a must-do for any guests celebrating a special occasion in the outback. An intimate seven course degustation dinner is served on the edge of the weir under a blanket of flickering stars and in the shadow of lofty Mount Mulligan.

The menu puts a flavoursome twist on outback living and is paired to Sommelier chosen wines from our reserve wine list.

$240 per guest

Bookings are essential and limited to one dining party per evening

Stay at Mt Mulligan Lodge and step into a new world with a culturally immersive experience in Tropical North Queensland.  Travel by helicopter to an exclusive location on the Cape York Peninsula and join Kuku Yalanji guide, Johnny Murison on an unforgettable cultural experience, uncovering a chapter of Australia’s history and embarking on a journey into the history and culture of the Kuku-Yalanji people.

From $10,250 for up to two guests

Full day experience

Spend a tranquil afternoon down on the banks of the Hodgkinson River at Ah Bowers (Mulligan’s Waterhole) and soak up the serenity of the outback on this sunset tour. Take a tube ride, observe the array of birds that can be found on the property, try your luck catching a Red Claw or pan for gold before enjoying a cheese platter and some cold beverages before the sun goes down on another day.

$125 per adult, $75 per child

Maximum 4 guests (private experience)

3 hours duration

Discover this vast territory by foot on a hike to Ngarrabullgan Gorge at sunrise. Not for the faint of heart, this hike takes you scrambling up and down boulders bound by the towering escarpment and through lush vegetation to a picturesque gorge.

A refreshing waterhole beckons you to take a dip as a reward for your efforts.

1.3km moderate to difficult hike and seasonal.

$100 per guest

Minimum 2 guests (shared experience)

2.5 hours duration

Discover this vast territory by foot on a hike to Mount Mulligan Gorge at sunset. Not for the faint of heart, this hike takes you scrambling up and down boulders bound by the towering escarpment and through lush vegetation to a picturesque gorge. A refreshing waterhole beckons you to take a dip as a reward for your efforts.

Sip on Champagne and graze on a cheese board as you watch the sunset over the stunning Hodgkinson Basin.

1.3km moderate to difficult hike and seasonal.

$175 per adult, $100 per child

Maximum 4 guests (private experience)

3 hours duration

This guided ATV Tour will wind you through the valleys and captivating landscape before arriving at Geraldine Falls lookout in the late afternoon. This beautiful vantage point overlooks Lake Geraldine below, the abandoned mining township, the imposing sandstone monolith and is home to a number of bird species.

Enjoy a gourmet cheese board and chilled sundowner, or two, as the landscape changes colour from dusk to darkness

$175 per guest

Maximum 2 guests (private experience)

3 hours duration

Head out with one of our guides and explore the wonders of the outback. Inspiring curiosity, discovery and connection, learn about animal tracks, bush medicine, feed the barramundi in the weir and meet the unique wildlife and diverse plants that call Mount Mulligan home.

On returning to base camp, check out our awesome activity book packed with puzzles, colouring, drawing and more.

$75 per child (shared experience)

1 hour duration

In utter seclusion at Myra Myra Ridge, soak up the sights and sounds of the Australian outback with 360 degree views of this ancient landscape. Start with a trip down to the banks of the Hodgkinson River where you will have Ah Bowers waterhole to yourself. Take a tube ride down the river and cool down in the refreshing waterhole before one of our guides will drop you at this private hideaway at Myra Myra Ridge.

Sip French Champagne, savour canapés and indulge yourself with private views of the sunset whilst witnessing a beautiful light show over the expansive wilderness.

$275 per guest

Maximum 2 guests or a private group (private experience)

3 hours duration

This half-day tour highlights the ancient wonders of this spiritually sacred country. Explore the base of Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan) and the mysteries and intrigue that surround this timeless landscape and its Traditional Owners, the Kuku Djungan people.

$250 per guest

Maximum 4 guests (shared experience)

4 hours duration

As darkness falls, the outback sky turns a black velvet and a star-speckled blanket appears over the remote landscape. Our Celestial Dreams experience takes place just after sunset and takes guests on a celestial appreciation tour through the southern night sky. Let’s float up into the Milky Way and get lost in the varying constellations, stars, and planets seen through the eyes of Indigenous and Greek mythologies.

Guests will have the opportunity to explore the galaxy above using our resident telescope and a Mount Mulligan Night Sky Map whilst sipping on an aperitif.

$120 per guest

Maximum 6 guests (shared experience)

1 hour duration

Photographers are spoilt for choice at Mount Mulligan with iconic sunrises that light up the escarpment and an abundance of wildlife that roam our 28,000 hectare cattle station. Use the morning light to observe some of the 126 species of birds that have been recorded at the property with the help of a Field Guide and a pair of binoculars, or have your camera at the ready as the inquisitive Brahman cattle wander across your path.

$50 per guest

Minimum 2 guests (shared experience)

2 hours duration

Set off on foot on a guided nature walk around the Mount Mulligan weir. The weir is a refuge for an array of native wildlife including bounding agile wallabies, freshwater turtles, many bird species, and a diverse collection of flora.

This Field Guide-led walk amidst the beautiful Australian bushland takes a little over an hour.

$50 per guest

Maximum 6 guests (shared experience)

1.5 hours duration

Take a scenic helicopter flight over the star of the show, Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan), or over the scenic Atherton Tablelands to the Great Barrier Reef. Best seen from the sky, nothing quite prepares you for the scale and grandeur of this ancient mountain that’s embedded with cultural significance dating back 37,000 years. A natural wonder of the outback, the 18km-long conglomerate, and sandstone escarpment is 10 times larger than Uluru (Ayers Rock). To the Kuku Djungan people, Ngarrabullgan is the birthplace of the iconic creator spirit the Rainbow Serpent.

Whether a scenic flight through the outback or to a tropical sand cay on the Great Barrier Reef, experience Tropical North Queensland from the air.

Enquire for pricing for 15 or 30 minute scenic flight over Mount Mulligan, or longer scenic flight to the Great Barrier Reef

Available for up to six guests and subject to helicopter availability and relocation.*

Embark on an unforgettable day from Mt Mulligan Lodge to the Great Barrier Reef aboard Morris Nautical’s 32-metre luxury yacht, M.Y. Flying Fish.

Begin your day with a private helicopter transfer over the Atherton Tablelands and turquoise waters, landing on an isolated sand cay at the edge of the reef. Here, meet the M.Y Flying Fish crew and step aboard to begin your day on the water. Dive in on a guided snorkelling experience, or relax on the sand cay, followed by a gourmet lunch on board M.Y Flying Fish prepared by a private chef. Following lunch, spend the afternoon at leisure, before returning via helicopter to Mt Mulligan Lodge, or if you’re departing Mt Mulligan Lodge, make your way back to Cairns on board.

This bespoke experience is tailored exclusively for Mt Mulligan Lodge guests to experience the best of the reef and outback on the Great Barrier Reef.

Enquire now for price including helicopter transfers and charter fees. Subject to availability.