Seasons of the tropics
Part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, the Daintree climate is characterised by two distinct seasons: the dry season and the green season.
Discover MoreTropical North Queensland has an abundant crop of cafés, restaurants, bars and distilleries serving the true taste of the tropics. Whether it’s fine dining and wining, a pub-style lunch or a snack in between adventures, Silky Oaks’ local list has you covered. Discover some of the team’s top recommendations on our Restaurant Guide.
It’s essential to stay hydrated in Queensland’s balmy tropics. Happily, Silky Oaks Lodge has drinks covered. Signature drinks at sunset and matched wines with dinner are included.
Chef Mark Godbeer has been at the helm of the kitchen at Silky Oaks Lodge since 2019. He moved from Baillie Lodges sister property Longitude 131° in the Red Centre so it was a real ‘green change’ for his life and work in swapping the outback for the rainforest. For Mark it’s been a thrill to discover the diversity of tropical produce on offer which translates perfectly to light, refreshing menus on the plate. The lush Kitchen Garden bears the fruit of Mark’s hard
work and tropical inspiration, and is filled with all the ingredients ready to be picked just moments before serving. ‘We like to work with super fresh produce which suits the climate and it’s great to work with Ange Constable at Eats Shoots and Leaves at Port Douglas, with Darryl and Di at Daintree Exotics for tropical fruits, and for all our natural yogurts and cheeses we work with the Watson family at their beautiful biodynamic Mungalli Dairy on the Atherton Tablelands’, Mark said.