Mt Mulligan Lodge is proud to announce it has received an Honourable Mention in the Boutique Lodge – 1 to 60 Rooms category in the 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards.

Chosen annually by Luxury Travel magazine, Australia's longest-running consumer publication dedicated to high-end travel, the Gold List Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across accommodation, hospitality, experiences and travel. Each nominee and winner around the globe represents a commitment to excellence, innovation and exceptional guest experiences.

“This recognition celebrates our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and genuine Australian hospitality," says Ross Penegar, CEO Morris Escapes.

Located on a 28,000-hectare outback property in Tropical North Queensland, Mt Mulligan Lodge offers an intimate and immersive escape set beneath the towering sandstone escarpment of Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan). With just 14 luxury rooms, suites and pavilions, the lodge blends refined comfort with a genuine connection to the rugged Australian landscape.

Guests enjoy daily chef-prepared dining with produce-led menus, curated experiences including guided hikes, ATV adventures, Barramundi fishing and guided, or self-guided hiking trails, as well as access to the property's rich gold-mining and pastoral history.

Tranquil moments are savoured, whether by the infinity pool overlooking the eucalyptus-fringed weir or in the comfort of their private deck, and define Mt Mulligan Lodge as a benchmark of Australia's quiet, considered luxury.

“We are incredibly proud to showcase this remarkable part of the world and to provide guests with an opportunity to slow down, reconnect and experience the outback in comfort,” says James Egan, General Manager of Mt Mulligan Lodge.

For media enquiries or further information, please contact:

Jamie Binder

Marketing Manager

E: jamie.binder@morrisescapes.com.au  

M: +61 409 941 031

About Mt Mulligan Lodge: Located on an entirely private 28,000 hectare outback property 160km north-west of Cairns, Mount Mulligan Lodge accommodates just 28 indulged guests at any one time, ensuring a rugged and intimate escape.

Offering all-inclusive luxury accommodation in the shadow of majestic Mount Mulligan, the lodge features four different accommodation types, a beautifully designed main pavilion for guest meals and relaxation, an infinity pool and sunset bar. A range of experiences have been designed to make the most of the rugged outback location, providing an immersive and environmentally conscious experience. The lodge is dedicated to ensuring guests can enjoy the pristine landscapes while contributing to the preservation of Australia's rich biodiversity.  The property is proud to hold advanced level certification with Ecotourism Australia's world leading ecotourism certification program. 

Opened in 2019, Mt Mulligan Lodge is one of only 20 independently owned and operated lodges in the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection.

About Morris Escapes: Morris Escapes is a curated portfolio of boutique sustainable lodges and experiences that celebrate Queensland's diverse natural beauty. Inspiring authentic experiences and lasting memories, discover luxury island hideaways on the Great Barrier Reef at Orpheus Island Lodge and Pelorus Private Island, invoke the spirit of adventure in the outback at Mt Mulligan Lodge, and succumb to country elegance in the Scenic Rim at Beechmont Estate. A private helicopter charter service provides unrivalled transfers in Northern Australia and the fleet of Morris Nautical superyachts offer privately chartered Great Barrier Reef exploration.