Morris Escapes is delighted to announce that two of our Luxury Lodges of Australia, Orpheus Island Lodge and Mt Mulligan Lodge, have been recognised among the Top 20 Resorts in Australia and the South Pacific in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025.
Located on the Great Barrier Reef and accommodating just 28 guests at one time, Orpheus Island Lodge is an all-inclusive, private island. With only 14 rooms, suites and villas, Orpheus Island Lodge is the ultimate secluded, unspoilt tropical paradise stretching across 11km of immaculate turquoise coastline. With pristine coral gardens, secluded beaches, and world-class dining, it represents the best of luxury island stays in Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.
Mt Mulligan Lodge is nestled among the eucalypts on the banks of the weir with views to its majestic namesake, Mount Mulligan (Ngarrabullgan). Located on a 28,000-hectare private outback property 160km north-west of Cairns, Mt Mulligan Lodge accommodates just 28 guests at a time, offering all-inclusive, luxury accommodation in the outback of Tropical North Queensland.
“We’re incredibly proud to see Orpheus Island Lodge and Mt Mulligan Lodge recognised among the best resorts in Australia and the South Pacific. At Morris Escapes, we’re all about blending luxury with a sense of place – revealing Australian landscapes through experiences that stay with our guests long after they leave. To be chosen by travellers themselves makes this recognition even more meaningful”, says Ross Penegar, CEO Morris Escapes.
Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades from our readers, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector.
Experience Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef and Outback: Six Night Itinerary
Experience a quintessential Queensland experience with the Reef & Outback package, a bespoke six-night itinerary at Orpheus Island Lodge and Mt Mulligan Lodge. From the Great Barrier Reef to the outback of Tropical North Queensland, make the most of Queensland and experiences two Luxury Lodges of Australia. Enjoy three nights at Mt Mulligan Lodge and three nights at Orpheus Island Lodge from $12,393 for two guests (T&Cs apply).
