Tropical North Queensland - Isolate in Nature

Explore the clear azure water surrounding Orpheus, see the many species of reef corals and fish in an incredible array of colours. Enjoy unlimited use of snorkelling equipment during your stay. Venture to the many nearby snorkelling spots on the Great Barrier Reef including the protected Giant Clam Garden just in the bay. Guided snorkelling tours are run as part of the daily activities on the island.

Motorised dinghies are available for our guests to explore the many neighbouring beaches, go snorkelling or try your luck at fishing. Take a chef prepared picnic and find the perfect sheltered bay for an intimate private lunch.

The Island’s signature dining experience ‘Dining with the Tides’ is a must do for any guest to the island.

An intimate six course degustation dinner for two is served on the Island’s starlit pier, looking out over the magnificent Coral Sea while Barramundi, Eagle Rays, Reef Sharks and Spangled Emperor swim below.

Guests will meet with the culinary team to design the perfect menu with wine pairings from a select cellar beverage list.

Priced at $140 per person, bookings are essential.

Orpheus Island is a food lover’s destination. Awarded a Chef’s Hat in the 2019 Australian Good Food Guide, enjoy ‘chef hatted’ restaurant meals at every course.

On arrival guests will meet with our Executive Chef to discuss their taste preferences and dietary requirements.

Each meal is an event within itself, with gourmet breakfasts, shared tapas style lunches and memorable degustation dinners.

Our team of chefs prepare meals inspired by the natural surroundings using the freshest seasonal produce sourced from the Island’s own vegetable garden and from surrounding regions. Fresh prawns, Moreton Bay bugs and tropical rock lobsters are just some of local delicacies sourced from local fisherman or suppliers.

PADDLEBOARDING
Try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding and enjoy a bit of light exercise while taking in the scenery. You might even be lucky enough to see a green turtle.

KAYAKING
Guests can take a kayak and explore the mangroves just off the shore, within the sheltered bay.

HOBIE CATAMARAN
Take out one of the island’s catamarans and venture out into the surrounding waters of the sheltered bay of Orpheus Island. The conditions around Orpheus are perfect for sailing.

Explore the rugged coastline of Australia's largest national park island by boat charter. Highlights of this tour include guided walks along rainforest-clad trails to the famous Zoe Waterfall and saltwater crocodile spotting in the island’s waterways. The perfect day trip for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Please contact the Northern Escape Collection Reservations team for a quote.

Orpheus’ local dive sites are home to 1,100 of the 1,500 species of fish on the reef, 340 of the 359 varieties of hard corals and some of the region’s largest collections of soft corals. The pristine outer reefs are approximately 75 minutes from the lodge by boat and are accessible by private charter. Private local charters and private outer reef charters include skipper, guide, equipment and refreshments. View charter pricing and factsheet here - https://www.orpheus.com.au/excursion-and-day-trip-pricing-factsheet/

Now a ghost town, the remains of the Mount Mulligan township are 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.

The township and mine can be explored by foot or ATV.

Wind back time to the Australian Gold Rush era and 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 of this captivating site. Explore the site on a guided tour and view its 10-head gold stamper and a sleepy miner's cottage. In its heyday of the 1930s around 100 people worked at the mine, earning about three pounds a week.

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

For those who love adventure, nothing beats getting behind the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) exploring boulder-strewn creeks, navigating outback tracks and meeting the bovine locals before resting at the picturesque south end of Mount Mulligan, known as The Branch, to delight in a morning tea of freshly made treats.

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!

Head over to our rustic Sunset Bar and enjoy a sun-downer as you watch Mount Mulligan escarpment come alive as the sun sets. Only a short 2-minute electric buggy ride from the lodge; bring a camera, grab a drink, meet fellow travellers, enjoy the sunset and take in the magical scenery!

Mt Mulligan Lodge’s signature dining experience ‘Dining Under the Stars’ is a must do for any guests celebrating a special occasion in the outback. An intimate seven course degustation dinner for two is served under a canopy of twinkling stars on the edge of the weir. The menu puts a flavoursome twist on outback living and is paired to Sommelier chosen wines from our reserve wine list.

Meet with our Executive Chef prior to dining to plan your ideal menu. Bookings are essential for this private dining experience and charges apply.

Priced at $140 per person, bookings are essential.