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Healing Waters Spa

RIVER RITUALS

Beside the flowing Mossman River, Healing Waters Spa takes its cue from the rainforest, weaving native botanicals, mineral-rich mud, and water therapies into treatments shaped by the Daintree.

Healing Waters Spa is open to in-house and external guests, with treatments available by advance booking and subject to availability.

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Some treatments finish beneath a Vichy or rain shower, turning the sound and sensation of water into part of the ritual.

Wild Nerolina, an Australian native with a fresh woody scent, is steeped into a warm mineral bath with salts and rose petals.

The three-hour Ulysses ritual takes its name from the brilliant blue Ulysses butterfly found in the surrounding tropical rainforest.

Morning yoga begins at 7:30 a.m. in the open-air Marrdja Pavilion, with a gentle Hatha flow as the rainforest wakes around you.

A metal bowl with a wooden mallet rests beside two bowls of salt, one pink and one coarse brown, with a delicate white flower and green leaves.

RIVER RHYTHMS

Renewal Through Water

Clear river water flows over smooth, grey stones and rocks in a lush, green forest setting.

The Mossman is never far away. Its rush carries through the rainforest while showers, bathing, and water therapies bring that same element into the spa.

ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE

Guided by Country

Silhouette of a person using a singing bowl, with lush rainforest visible through a large window.

The spa draws on First Nations knowledge of the Mossman River as a source of renewal, carrying that relationship with water into its treatments.

FROM THE FOREST

Botanicals With Purpose

Two bottles of "healing waters spa" shampoo and conditioner with vanilla & ginger lily and organic jojoba scents, presented on a shelf.

Wild rosella polishes the skin, quandong nourishes the hair, and Kunzea muscle rub is worked into tired muscles after days spent exploring.

INTO THE WATER

A Bath in the Forest

A book and teacup sit beside a tranquil, bubbling outdoor bathtub surrounded by lush greenery.

Sink into a warm bath infused with mineral-rich salts, rose petals, and wild Nerolina, with the rainforest surrounding you beyond the water.

Spaces for Restoration

  • Treatment Salons
    Two massage tables are set up in a room with a large window overlooking a dense, green rainforest.
    Six private rooms create an intimate setting for treatments, including a couples’ salon designed for sharing the experience.
  • Shower/Bathtub
    Two people relax in a deep bathtub as a shower sprays water down into it, surrounded by lush rainforest views.
    Lie back as warm water streams rhythmically over the body, bringing the spa’s connection to water directly into the treatment.
  • Relaxation Lounge
    Settle in before or after a treatment with the steady sound of the Mossman River carrying through the rainforest.
  • Yoga and Movement
    Lush rainforest surroundings at Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest.
    Move through a morning practice in the open-air Marrdja Pavilion as the rainforest brightens and the day begins around you.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Our specialists can help with the details before your stay.

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Healing Waters Spa is reserved for in-house guests, with treatments available by advance booking and subject to availability.

Advance bookings are recommended, as treatments are subject to availability.

No. Spa treatments are available at an additional cost.

Yes. Guests can choose treatments based on how they want to feel, and therapists can help recommend the most suitable experience.

Comfortable clothing is recommended. The spa team can advise on anything needed for your treatment.

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