Australia’s remarkable luxury lodges have earned global recognition, with three Luxury Lodges of Australia members included in Robb Report’s 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026 – an annual guide celebrating the world’s most exceptional hotels, resorts and lodges.
Compiled with input from Robb Report’s 24 Travel Masters – experts in luxury travel who advise the world’s most discerning travellers – the list recognises properties that demonstrate an enduring commitment to excellence in hospitality, service, design and experience.
This year’s Australian selections include Mt. Mulligan Lodge, Orpheus Island Lodge and Southern Ocean Lodge, showcasing three distinctly different expressions of Australian luxury – from remote outback adventure and Great Barrier Reef discovery to a dramatic coastal wilderness retreat.
Set among the rugged landscapes of Northern Outback Queensland, Mt. Mulligan Lodge is recognised by Robb Report as a property that “consistently feels fresh and exceeds expectations”. The publication highlights the lodge’s elevated food offering, extensive range of experiences and its ability to deliver adventure without compromising comfort, describing it as “a real Outback adventure, without sacrificing comfort.”
On the Great Barrier Reef, Orpheus Island Lodge is celebrated following its recent transformation, with Robb Report noting its evolution into a private island retreat offering “laid-back luxury with a lighter environmental footprint.” With its intimate collection of suites, all-inclusive experience and direct access to the reef, the lodge is described as “one of our Travel Masters’ new favourite hubs to explore the Great Barrier Reef.”
On Kangaroo Island, Southern Ocean Lodge is recognised for its remarkable renewal following the devastating 2020 bushfires. Robb Report describes its return as a “dramatic rebirth”, highlighting the lodge’s refined dining, immersive nature experiences and extraordinary coastal setting overlooking the Southern Ocean, wild mallee bushland and the white sands of Hanson Bay.
From the ancient landscapes of the outback to the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the wild beauty of Kangaroo Island, these recognised lodges represent the diversity and depth of Australia’s luxury travel offering – where exceptional places, meaningful experiences and connection to nature define the journey.
