If you’re reading this article on your crammed shoulder-to-shoulder commute, or at your desk accompanied by a soggy sandwich, the thought of luxury accommodation beneath a starry sky surrounded by unspoiled eucalyptus woodland will likely conjure images of sheer bliss.

Despite its grand stature, Mount Mulligan, remotely set 100kms North-West of Cairns, remains one of Queensland’s best kept secrets – and yet, its history stretches back to its Aboriginal settlement around 37,000 years ago.

Now, Mt Mulligan Lodge offers busy minds a chance to unwind in luxurious fashion amid the natural beauty of this less-travelled landscape.

On site, food-loving guests can enjoy chef-prepared gourmet picnics at private locations, degustation dining experiences, a la carte breakfasts and lunches, and a choice between three luxury accommodation options.

Visitors will also have access to personal ATVs for navigating the terrain, and guided tours of the former gold-rush town.