Silky Oaks Lodge, Port Douglas

Silky Oaks Lodge is a stylish retreat in the Daintree Rainforest, where Australia's oldest living rainforest meets the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. The lodge is set above the Mossman River and among the leafy canopy, providing a serene base to explore Tropical North Queensland and learn about the First Nations culture of the local Kuku Yalanji people who have a deep connection with the land.

The lodge's treehouse-style suites offer a modern spin on the classic 'Queenslander' design, with clean lines and pared-back, refined luxury. Each suite, whether the Rainforest Retreat, Treehouse Retreat, Billabong Suite, or the extravagant Daintree Pavilion, features generous indoor and outdoor living areas, bathrooms with private open-air bathtubs, and verandas opening to the rainforest. The suites welcome the sights and sounds of the Daintree Rainforest and feature the essential tropical accessory: a hammock where you can relax during the day or at night.

Silky Oaks Lodge offers an authentic culinary experience, with daily menus featuring local and First Nations ingredients cultivated in the lodge's Kitchen Garden. Dining at the Treehouse Restaurant is an experience that combines these local ingredients with the nation's finest premium produce in a refreshing and contemporary Australian menu. The lodge also features an extensive wine list, a bar with premium Australian wines and local beers, and a Jungle Perch—an open-air spot extending into the rainforest treetops, perfect for enjoying a drink with a view. For relaxation, you can visit the Healing Waters Spa, set among rainforest gardens, offering luxurious treatments to rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul.