Now a ghost town, the remains of Mount Mulligan Township is rich in history. Originally laid out in 1912 and abandoned in 1958, the once busy coal mining town now only consists of a cemetery, a single residence which was the former hospital, a chimney stack, and the electricity generator.

The Mount Mulligan coal mine opened in 1915 but is sadly the site of Queensland’s worst mining disaster which took 75 workers’ lives in 1921. The derelict remains of the township and mine are eerie yet visually arresting and give an insight into how coal mines operated during that era.

Duration: 2.5 hours.

Wind back time and venture out on one of our most talked-about tours. Explore the once operational Tyrconnell Gold Mine, the most famous mine on the Hodgkinson goldfield. Much of the infrastructure remains untouched, allowing visitors to uncover the history and tenacious prospecting life at this captivating site.

The 10-head gold stamper, the oldest operating in Australia, and industrial machinery from yesteryear are a sight to behold. The old thriving gold miners’ village and shaft at Tyrconnell hold many tales. Let’s take you back to this flourishing town’s heyday in the 1930s when these hills were filled with around 100 prospectors hoping to strike it rich and earning about 3 pounds a week.

Duration: 3 hours.

For those who love adventure, nothing beats getting behind the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and exploring boulder-strewn creeks, navigating outback tracks, meeting our curious cattle and immersing yourself in the wonders of this ancient landscape that’s steeped in indigenous culture dating back 37,000 years.

At the picturesque south end of Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan), known as The Branch, rest for some refreshments and a fantastic photo opportunity.

Duration: 3 hours.

If you are an early riser, there’s nothing quite like watching the sunrise over the Hodgkinson Valley as Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan) wakes and dominates the surrounding landscape. Traverse through gently rolling hills on an ATV and witness when first light sparks the landscape in flamboyant red and orange.

There’s a coffee stop at Geraldine lookout before finishing up with a spot of bird watching at Lake Geraldine. Don’t forget to pack your binoculars.

Duration: 2 hours.

Head out for a true outback experience on the Mount Mulligan Station Tour. Meet the beautiful Brahman cattle that freely graze on our 28,000-hectare cattle station and learn more about the pastoral history and day-to-day running of the cattle station.

Duration: 2.5 hours.

As the sky glows like an ember at sunset and the ridges of the escarpment come alive, take your electric buggy up to the Sunset Bar. Bring a camera, sip some sundowners and meet fellow travellers as you watch the sun set over Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan).

Lace-up your boots and instantly be immersed in the natural beauty and rich history of this unique 28,000ha property and its star, Mount Mulligan (Ngarrabullgan). Range far and wide from the lodge along varying trails that uncover the unique flora, fauna, geology, and history of Mount Mulligan. The tales of this spiritual and captivating landscape lie deep, waiting to be explored. Trails include The Weir Walk, The Lodge Loop Track (6.5km), Railway Track (2.9km) and Geraldine Rock Track (1.2km).

Discover the beauty of Mount Mulligan weir and its surrounding riparian flora and fauna species from a kayak! Enjoy the tranquillity of the bush and bring a fishing rod to try your hand at Barramundi fishing from your kayak.

The weir at Mount Mulligan is home to Australian Barramundi. Cast your line from the weir’s banks or from a kayak. Mature Barramundi can be brought back to the lodge and prepared to your liking by the Chef.

Mt Mulligan Lodge provides stand-up paddle boards so you can enjoy some light exercise whilst taking in the scenery on the weir. You might even be lucky enough to sight a platypus!