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BENEATH AN ANCIENT CANOPY

Immerse yourself in the world’s oldest living rainforest in Tropical North Queensland.

Silky Oaks Lodge sits deep within Australia’s Daintree Rainforest, near the coastal village of Port Douglas, with the Mossman River coursing through the landscape below. Surrounded by one of the planet’s oldest living ecosystems, the lodge offers an immersive way to experience the natural and cultural abundance of Tropical North Queensland.

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Two MICHELIN Keys – September 2026

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 – No. 1 Best Resort in Australia and South Pacific

Best Resorts in Australia

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 – No. 10 Best Resorts in Australasia & South Pacific

Man relaxing in a hammock on a balcony surrounded by lush rainforest at Silky Oaks Lodge.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

Elevated Into the Treetops

A modern lodge nestled among lush rainforest foliage, with warm light glowing from its windows.

Forty treehouse-style suites reimagine the classic Queenslander as an immersive retreat among the trees. Generous interiors flow onto private verandahs, where the lush canopy draws close and open-air living becomes the ultimate tropical indulgence.

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FEATURED JOURNEYS

See What Beckons

Our guides know more than the way. Expertly guided journeys extend from the depths of the Daintree to Cape Tribulation and the Great Barrier Reef, tracing the extraordinary biodiversity that connects them.

  • A catamaran sailboat with people aboard sails on turquoise water under a cloudy sky, viewed from another boat.

    Rainforest to Reef

    Pair the Daintree with two signature adventures from Mossman Gorge to the Great Barrier Reef.

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DINING

Fresh Takes Root Here

The richness of Tropical North Queensland finds its way from plant to plate at the open-air Treehouse Restaurant. Seasonal produce and house-made breads inspire the daily menus, complemented by an extensive wine list and the rainforest in full view.

WHET YOUR APPETITE
A person lies on a massage table as a therapist strikes a Tibetan singing bowl with a mallet, with a blurred green forest background.

WELLNESS

A Current of Calm

Spa items including a singing bowl, salts, and herbs are arranged on a wooden surface next to a white flower.

Inspired by ancient Indigenous beliefs in the Mossman River as a renewing, life-giving force, Healing Waters Spa is rooted in the restorative power of its surrounds. The rainforest envelops each treatment salon, creating space to emerge refreshed and lighter of mind.

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FEATURED EXPERIENCES

Discover special encounters that bring new perspective to what's happening here.

Silky Oaks Lodge offers a collection of signature experiences, marked Included, that are part of every stay. For those looking to discover more, Add-On experiences offer additional opportunities to explore at an extra cost, while Rare & Remarkable experiences take adventure a step further.

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The gently flowing Mossman River surrounded by lush tropical rainforest at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Included

River Explorations

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Included with your stay, these self-guided river experiences make it easy to explore the Mossman River at your own pace, whether you want to paddle, swim, or simply spend time by the water.

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Flying Fish Voyage
Add-On Rare & Remarkable

Flying Fish Voyage

Silky Oaks Lodge

Spend the day aboard a private 32-meter yacht, with the Great Barrier Reef opening up around you and the freedom to move between remote cays, reef, and open water entirely at your own pace.

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Guests walking through lush tropical greenery during the Silky Oaks Welcome Walk in the Daintree Rainforest at Silky Oaks Lodge.
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Silky Oaks Welcome Walk

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Get your bearings on a guided walk through the lodge grounds, where rainforest plants, local history, and ingredients from the kitchen garden introduce the place you’ll call home.

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Hikers walking along a trail toward a waterfall in the lush Daintree Rainforest during the Beauty Valley Falls Hike experience at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Add-On

Beauty Valley Falls Hike

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Spend a full day deep in the Daintree, hiking to a secluded waterfall for a swim and lunch before changing pace with a wildlife cruise along the river.

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Cyclists exploring a lush tropical rainforest trail on electric bikes near Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest.
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Exploring by eBike

Silky Oaks Lodge

Borrow an eBike and follow quiet country roads from the lodge toward Mossman, Cooya Beach, or Mossman Gorge Cultural Center, with sugarcane fields and rainforest along the way.

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Aerial view of Vlasoff Cay surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
Add-On Rare & Remarkable

Vlasoff Sand Cay

Silky Oaks Lodge

Fly from the rainforest to a tiny sand cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, where two unhurried hours of swimming, snorkeling, and picnicking await.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Benjamin Brown General Manager | Silky Oaks Lodge

Benjamin first knew Silky Oaks as a guest. Now he leads it with a deep appreciation for the rainforest, its community, and the unexpected rhythms that make every day here different.

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Benjamin Brown, General Manager at Silky Oaks Lodge
Mathew Fury, Executive Chef at Silky Oaks Lodge

An Itinerary to Inspire

  • Lush tropical canopy in the Daintree Rainforest at Silky Oaks Lodge for the Into the Green itinerary.

    Into the Green

    Silky Oaks Lodge
    Duration 3 nights

  • Start Close to Home

    Spend your first afternoon getting to know the rainforest on the Fig Tree Rapids trail. Follow the path beneath the canopy, then cool off with a swim in the freshwater billabong before heading back for dinner.

    EXPLORE THE TRAILS
    EXPLORE THE TRAILS
  • Give the Rainforest a Day

    Give the Rainforest a Day

    On your first full day, venture farther into the Daintree. Cruise the river in search of wildlife, stop for lunch in the tropics, then walk through Mossman Gorge while learning about the land from a Kuku Yalanji guide.

    EXPLORE THE DAINTREE
    EXPLORE THE DAINTREE
  • A guest relaxing in the clear waters of the Mossman River surrounded by the lush Daintree Rainforest at Silky Oaks Lodge.

    Spend the Afternoon in the Water

    Back at the lodge, trade your walking shoes for a swimsuit. Cool off in the Mossman River, or simply find a spot along the bank and let the afternoon drift by.

    EXPLORE THE RIVER
    EXPLORE THE RIVER
  • By the numbers
    Age of the rainforest in millions of years 180
    Fish species in the Mossman River 30+
    Varieties growing in the kitchen garden 100+
    World Heritage wonders within reach 2
  • Lush rainforest surroundings at Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest.

    Don’t Rush the Goodbye

    Start your final day with open-air yoga, followed by one more swim or a slow breakfast overlooking the river. Three nights go quickly here. Your last few hours shouldn’t.

    START WITH YOGA
    START WITH YOGA
Sample itinerary

Overheard

“The staff were the highlight. From the cleaning to the reception to the restaurant to the spa, all the staff were exceptional and made our stay perfect. I would go back solely because of them!”

Cathleen Guest at Silky Oaks Lodge, 2026

Hammock on a wooden deck overlooking a lush rainforest, with an open book and cup of tea on the railing.

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A treehouse retreat suspended above the Mossman River, where the ancient Daintree Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef.

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