The open-air restaurant and bar welcome in the peaceful sights and sounds of the rainforest, creating an extraordinary backdrop for relaxed fine dining. Menus are contemporary Australian in style with Asian influences, designed to be refreshing and light to suit the tropical climate.
Whet your appetite
Inspired by ancient beliefs that celebrate the water in the Mossman River as a renewing and life-giving force, the award-winning Healing Waters Spa offers six treatment rooms each with rainforest or river views, including couples’ rooms and a Vichy shower.
Awaken your senses
One of the places that is really, really extraordinary is the north of Queensland, in Australia, it’s full of great things. People think the Amazon is a great place for jungles. But the Daintree is fantastic, and few people go there.Sir David Attenborough
My country, the Kuku Yalanji country is family, culture and identity. The trees of the rainforest, the rocks of the river beds and the reefs of the sea, were all formed by our ancestors who continue to live in land, water and sky.Juan Walker Walkabout Cultural Adventures
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Kuku Yalanji people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which Silky Oaks Lodge stands. In sharing elements of their history, heritage and culture we acknowledge the Kuku Yalanji people of the Daintree and their connections to Country. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.
A little bit Hamptons, a little bit Florida Keys but this tropical haven remains undeniably Australian, writes Alex Charlton for Travel Insider. Read more on why Silky Oaks Lodge cracks the list of Port Douglas summer highlights.
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In an historic move, the First Nations Eastern Kuku Yalanji people will take formal ownership of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest in Tropical North Queensland, after the Indigenous Traditional Owners reached a deal with the Queensland government.
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Take a guided hike and connect with the region's Indigenous culture, sail the Great Barrier Reef, join a cooking masterclass and zip off on a driving safari to Cape Tribulation.
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Tropical North Queensland is at its prime during this time: the waterfalls are flowing, frogs are chirping, birds are calling, the air is fresh and trees are dripping with sweet, juicy mangos!
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Listed as endangered and declared lost to the Daintree, the Gouldian Finch has made a powerful comeback with reported sightings of flocks 200 strong. Australian Geographic's article highlights what this means for local conservationists.
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As things cool down outside it’s time to warm up with some action in the kitchen. From his home base, Silky Oaks Head Chef Mark Godbeer shares his delicious go-to recipe for gnocchi.
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The newly released episode of Chef’s Table features Kuku Yalanji man Juan Walker, owner and guide of Walkabout Cultural Adventures in Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest.
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland has kicked off its Summer Great campaign, showcasing the amazing and unique experiences this region has to offer during the season. Follow #summergreat for more.
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