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 […]
Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough!
From all of us at Mungumby Lodge, we celebrate you today and cherish the memories of your visit with the Atlantic Productions team to film the finale of the extraordinary documentary “First Life“. Your work has inspired countless special-interest guests who have followed in your footsteps, searching for the Peripatus (Velvet Worm) and discovering its […]
APL further invests in Mungumby Lodge’s future
Mungumby Lodge, one of Far North Queensland’s most unique rainforest tourism properties, has recently completed significant infrastructure upgrades as part of its ongoing commitment to resilience, quality, and longevity.
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.