Deep in the Daintree
SILKY OAKS LODGE
A treehouse hideaway immersed in the rhythms of river and rainforest.
The Mossman River winds past the lodge beneath a dense canopy of tropical green. Treehouse retreats sit among the branches, with the rainforest filling the view and the sound of the river carrying up from below. Here, the Daintree feels close enough to reach out and touch.
- 40 Treehouse Retreats
- Set among the canopy, with private balconies overlooking rainforest or river.
- What’s Included
- Breakfast, dinner, matched wines, evening drinks and snacks, and an in-suite bar.
- World’s Oldest Rainforest
- Putting you within an ecosystem that has evolved over some 180 million years.
- Lodge and Local Activities
- From yoga and river swims to e-bikes and walks beneath the canopy.
- Rainforest to Reef Access
- Within reach of the Daintree and Great Barrier Reef from one remarkable base.
- The Mossman River
- Flowing past the lodge with clear freshwater pools for swimming.
OUR STORY
Luxury Pioneer to Modern Icon
Moss and Theresa Hunt opened Silky Oaks in 1985, inviting travelers into the heart of the Daintree. Nearly four decades later, the lodge joined Baillie Lodges and began a new chapter, while staying true to its rainforest roots. In 2026, Baillie Lodges became Beckons.
Culture in Place
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DREAMTIME WALK Kuku Yalanji guides share stories of country on a walk through Mossman Gorge.
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YALANJI ARTS CENTRE Forty-five ceramic tiles by local artists greet guests on arrival.
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SHIREEN TALIBUDEEN Handmade vessels by the Cairns artist appear throughout the Kurribi Lounge.
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NATIVE FLAVORS The kitchen garden grows local and indigenous ingredients for the daily menu.
THE LAY OF THE LAND
Explore the Lodge
Your Stay Gives Back
Tomorrow Beckons is our regenerative travel program, connecting each lodge with a local partner doing meaningful work in its region. At Silky Oaks Lodge, that partnership supports Mossman Support Services and the essential care it provides across the Douglas Shire.
Tomorrow Beckons is powered by a guest contribution of one percent of the total stay value, alongside Beckons’ biannual online auctions and raffles featuring lodge stays and experiences, with all proceeds directed to its regional partners.
For more than 35 years, Mossman Support Services has supported local families, seniors, young people, and people with disability. Its volunteer-led community hub provides crisis support, mental health assistance, financial help, and other essential services to people across the Douglas Shire.
RAINFOREST CONSERVATION
Protect What Surrounds Us
Silky Oaks Lodge sits within one of the world’s most complex ecosystems, where preserving waterways, rainforest habitat, and biodiversity is central to how the property operates. Recycling, reduced single-use plastics, and water- and energy-saving systems all help lessen its footprint.
LOCAL BY NATURE
Grown Close to Home
Silky Oaks takes a considered approach to sourcing, with organic produce grown in the kitchen garden and strong relationships with local food and drink producers. The aim is simple: keep more of what reaches the table connected to the region around it.
SAVING ENERGY
Intentionally Using Less
Silky Oaks reduces energy use through smart technologies such as LED lighting and water-saving bathroom fittings. These practical measures form part of a broader effort to lessen the lodge’s impact on the rainforest around it.
CELEBRATED WORLDWIDE
“The Daintree forest in North Queensland is ten million years older than the Amazon and it’s a place of wonder, wildlife… and a remote luxury hotel.”
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