Neighbouring the World Heritage-listed wilderness of the Daintree National Park and set along the banks of the Mossman River, Silky Oaks Lodge offers guests a stylish rainforest escape
Renowned as one of Australia’s enduring luxury resorts, Tropical North Queensland hideaway Silky Oaks Lodge reopened in December 2021 following a multimillion-dollar rebuild by the team at Baillie Lodges, bringing their globally lauded style and sensitivity to a genuinely iconic lodge and location in the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest.
Tropical North Queensland is a remarkable region where Australia’s World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. At an estimated 180 million years old, the Daintree Rainforest is regarded as the oldest living rainforest in the world.
Forty luxury treehouses styled with contemporary furnishings and featuring local timbers offer peaceful retreats and views of the Mossman River or the rainforest, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the natural theatre of the surrounds.
At Silky Oaks Lodge, 40 luxury treehouse-style suites welcome in the sights and sounds of the Daintree Rainforest. A Baillie Lodges-led reimagining of the treetop hideaways brings a fresh, contemporary spin on the classic ‘Queenslander’ with signature clean lines, generous appointments and pared-back, refined luxury. Stepping outside, generous verandahs open to the gloriously verdant rainforest and feature the essential tropical accessory: an inviting hammock ready to sway in the afternoon breeze.
Rainforest Retreat
Stylish and intimate, the Rainforest Retreat features a king bed and interior daybed, an ensuite bathroom with a deep spa bath and an outdoor deck with rainforest views, complete with a hammock ready to sway in the cool breeze.
Treehouse Retreat
Set high in the rainforest and offering both privacy and treetop views, the Treehouse Retreat combines king-bed luxury indoors with a generous outdoor balcony strung with a signature hammock. A private deck with a bathtub and open-air shower beckons.
Treehouse Premium
Perfect for families, the Treehouse Premium suite features a king bed with additional bedding made to fit family dynamics. A generous verandah balcony opens to the rainforest while a private deck features a stone bathtub for a tropical day-spa vibe.
Riverhouse
The Riverhouse combines a dreamy retreat with contemporary living quarters and an ensuite bathroom with a private outdoor bathtub overlooking the waters cascading below.
Billabong Suite
The Billabong Suite combines generous indoor and outdoor living areas, a deck with a feature fireplace and a bathroom with a private open-air bathtub completing a premium rainforest experience.
Daintree Pavilion
The Daintree Pavilion is designed as the ultimate hideaway complete with two bedroom wings and an open-air lounging atrium with an infinity pool floating among the cool of the forest.
Dining
Dining at Silky Oaks Lodge celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients harvested in Tropical North Queensland’s rich food bowl. The dining experience combines local ingredients with the nation’s finest premium produce in a refreshing and contemporary Australian menu. The Treehouse Restaurant welcomes visitors and children ten years and over for lunch. Booking in advance is essential. Please note, breakfast and dinner are reserved for in-house guests.
Breakfast
Breakfast starts at Silky Oaks Lodge with Daintree tropical fruits, freshly squeezed juices and premium, locally grown tea and coffee. Daily house made breads are made more delicious with pandan jam, or topped with avocado, free-range eggs and bacon. Lemon myrtle waffles stack up with local citrus and bananas and smoked salmon is a perfect partner for poached eggs drizzled with velvety hollandaise.
Lunch
Lunch in the Treehouse Restaurant is perfect for sharing with a loved one or for a special occasion visit with friends and family. Guests can opt for two or three courses, with entrée highlights including handmade potato ravioli or buffalo burrata with green mango while mains include spiced eggplant and Daintree barramundi. After lunch, indulge in a tropical sorbet to freshen the palette or a local Hemingway’s tropical ale to ease in the afternoon.
Dinner
As the rainforest darkens, the ripple and rush of the Mossman River provides a hypnotic soundtrack for dining in the warmly lit Treehouse Restaurant. Native seed curry with locally-caught coral trout or succulent duck leave just enough room for kumquat ice cream or dark chocolate mousse. A sophisticated wine list invites careful exploring as the moon rises in the inky night sky. A seat at the bar is an ideal pit stop en route back to the suite.
Experiences
Situated among Tropical North Queensland’s world-renowned natural attractions including the Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and Cape Tribulation, Silky Oaks is a luxurious base from which guests can plan their adventures. A range of experiences with premium local operators is on offer for exploring the natural playground on the doorstep. Of course, the riverside setting invites leisurely pursuits on-site allowing guests to relax and discover Silky Oaks Lodge, the surrounding rainforest and Mossman River at their own pace.
Yoga
Guided morning yoga classes take a gentle pace and suit all fitness and experience levels. Held in an open-air pavilion, cares slip away with the gentle sounds of the Mossman River.
Explore by e-bike
Slow down to the pace of the tropics and cycle along quiet country roads fringed with fields of sugar cane to explore the nearby towns of Mossman and Cooya Beach.
Port Douglas Transfers
Silky Oaks Lodge offers guests a daily courtesy shuttle service to and from Port Douglas. It’s an easy option to explore the pretty resort town with its strip of restaurants and shops.
Healing Waters Spa
Set among lush rainforest gardens, the Healing Waters Spa is a tranquil sanctuary offering a balm to the bustle of everyday life. Luxurious and restorative treatments for body, mind and soul invite guests to bathe in the wild beauty of the surroundings, to connect with the breath and spend mindful time in nature. Leave the spa feeling refreshed and lighter of mind, ready to soak in the pristine beauty of the rainforest.
A signature menu of rejuvenation treatments features the Australian-made Sodashi skin care range, combining aromatherapy and natural botanicals with Ayurvedic principals to nurture the body and soul with wholeness, purity and radiance. The ultimate indulgence is the ‘Ulysses’, a complete face and body treatment encompassing purifying mud bath and Vichy shower overlooking the rainforest canopy.
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Monday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 4:00pm
1 Market Place Mews, Gardiner Place,
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AH