In a recent article on the Aquabumps site, Eugene Tan transports readers far from the coast to Mount Mulligan Lodge, a remote outback sanctuary in Far North Queensland where “the days hit 38°, the dirt glows red, XXXX replaces Peroni, and everyone’s keen for a yarn under an Akubra.” The lodge sits on a vast 70,000‑acre property deep in Djungan Country, where silence, space and big skies define the experience.

Here, most visitors arrive by helicopter — because the property is that vast — and life moves at the pace of the land itself. Tan writes that it’s “the polar opposite of Bondi. Out here, it’s just us, the birds, the snakes… and silence.”

But Mount Mulligan Lodge isn’t just about remoteness; it’s an immersive outback retreat with rich experiences and refined luxury woven through every moment. Guests enjoy all‑inclusive dining featuring modern Australian cuisine built around locally sourced and seasonal produce — from Bushy Creek beef and barramundi to lemon myrtle and kangaroo — and every stay includes three gourmet meals daily along with a selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. The culinary highlight is the bespoke “Dining Under the Stars” degustation, an intimate seven‑course feast served beside the weir under a blanket of flickering night skies with Mount Mulligan as a spectacular backdrop, paired with sommelier‑selected wines.

Days bring a curated calendar of outback activities designed to showcase the land’s natural beauty and pioneering history. Guests can take guided tours of the historic goldfields and coal mine township, enjoy ATV adventures and nature walks, try their hand at Barramundi fishing or kayaking on the weir, or simply relax with sunset drinks overlooking the escarpment. There are also options for scenic helicopter flights over the dramatic landscape, stargazing sessions under the pristine night sky, sunrise photography tours and guided wildlife walks.

Tan’s narrative reminds us that Mount Mulligan Lodge is more than a place to stay — it’s a place to experience the spirit of the outback, where history, hospitality and wilderness converge in a way that feels as elemental as the red earth itself.

Read the article.