Where Tourism and Scientific Discovery Meet in Australia’s Tropical Rainforest
Ballistic highpowered spider webs overcome dangerous prey defenses
Tzeet Tzeet Double Eyed Fig Parrots feeding – “Cyclopsitta diophthalma”
https://mungumby.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/488.mp4 Cyclopsitta diophthalma – Double Eyed Fig Parrot The fig tree out front at Mungumby Lodge homestead has become a kind of living balcony over the creek — broad branches leaning across the pool, roots gripping the bank, fruit drawing in a constant procession of birds. But the smallest and most charismatic visitors are always […]
Follow In Sir David Attenborough’s Footsteps
“One can spend their whole life working with nature or in the eco tourism industry without such a great opportunity” advised Hamish Haslop, Managing Director of Mungumby Lodge. “Sir David has been one of a handful of presenters we have always greatly admired and gained inspiration from. Over years of watching Attenborough’s documentaries and presentations he brought common sense into the complex nature that surrounds us. He is the Joseph Banks of the 21st Century and has enabled millions of people to fully comprehend the unique relationships that operate in nature” said Hamish. Sir David arrived at Mungumby Lodge with a team of equals that were all unique in their abilities and achievements in making these types of documentaries possible.
Finding My Roots in the Rainforest
When friends questioned a holiday to “Shiptons Flat” and “Mungumby Lodge,” I embarked on a personal quest to uncover my family’s tin-mining history in Far North Queensland. What began as a journey into the unknown transformed into an incredibly rewarding experience, guided by Mungumby Lodge’s hosts and the warm hospitality of locals. Join me as I recount discovering ancestral homes, historical sites, and the vibrant heritage preserved in this remarkable region.
Australian Parrots of a Smaller Kind
Discover the elusive Double-eyed Fig Parrot, one of Australia’s smallest and rarest parrots, often spotted right from the comfort of Mungumby Lodge! Learn about their distinctive red eye patches, unique nesting habits in dead trees, and their quiet feeding on tiny seeds. These vibrant green birds, with males boasting a red cheek patch, offer a rewarding sighting for keen birdwatchers in the Atherton Tablelands, Julatten, and our own Mungumby rainforest.