Luxury holidays in Mount Mulligan

Mount Mulligan in rural Queensland is named for its 18km-long sandstone ridge, which rises like a crocodile’s back above the region’s sparse and rugged landscapes. The ridge is a lesser-known rival to Uluru, which in fact it dwarfs. According to indigenous legend, Mount Mulligan is a sacred site, where the Rainbow Serpent was born; one glimpse of the spectacular scenery and a sense of awe is inevitable. Today, Mount Mulligan is within a 28,000 hectare working cattle station: home of the brilliant Mount Mulligan Lodge. It was formerly a popular camping site, with visitors drawn here (along with feathered and four-legged locals) by the peaceful billabong, bordered by eucalyptus trees. In addition to prime wildlife-spotting, Mount Mulligan offers an array of rural-Aussie pursuits: kayaking, fishing, hiking, helicopter tours and more. Step back in time and visit the atmospheric ruins of the township and mine, pausing at the cemetary and the Tyrconnell Gold Mine.