Events

Planning an event at Silky Oaks Lodge is a highly tailored affair, whether for a premium corporate incentive, an executive meeting, a special celebration or an exclusive use wedding. With an extraordinary backyard in Queensland’s tropical north, the only place where two World Heritage sites meet, contemporary ‘treehouse-style’ suites and exceptional service, Silky Oaks Lodge delivers an unforgettable experience. A welcoming, at-home feel extends from the generously inclusive tariff, making group events memorable and effortless for all.

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Queensland
cool

Set above the flowing Mossman River and amongst a tranquil leafy canopy, Silky Oaks Lodge offers a stylish escape for a business event, incentive, leisure group stay or milestone celebration. Long regarded as Australia’s original rainforest retreat and offering easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation, Silky Oaks Lodge is a stylish base from which to relax and rejuvenate.

Corporate
retreats

Silky Oaks Lodge offers myriad stunning spaces to style a retreat ‘your way’, far away from the boardroom. The open-air Marrdja Pavilion is ideal for larger groups while the Kubirri Lounge is perfect for a more intimate meeting space and doubles as a private dining room. The atmospheric riverbank sets the scene for gala events commencing with a Welcome to Country ceremony performed by the region’s First Nations Kuku Yalanji Elders.

Celebrations

A milestone birthday, a wedding anniversary or exclusive use wedding are rendered extra special at Silky Oaks Lodge, with exclusive-use bookings offering a luxurious, ‘run of the house’ sentiment. Celebrations at Silky Oaks Lodge are a chance to entertain close friends and family in an effortless and generous way, with options to venture out to explore the rainforest and reef in between events at the lodge.

Custom
spaces

Silky Oaks Lodge offers customisable spaces to create individually tailored venues ideal for a range of events for group gatherings, from meetings and conferences to dining events and riverside cocktails.

Boardroom
Dining
Cocktail

Treehouse
Restaurant

The sights and sounds of the rainforest create an extraordinary backdrop to the open-air restaurant, offering contemporary Australian style cuisine for a variety of group events over lunch and dinner.

Jungle
Perch

Perfectly positioned, almost cantilevered over the flowing waters of the Mossman River, the Jungle Perch invites guests to enjoy an evening drink and snack prior to dinner.

Marrdja
Pavilion

The versatile Marrdja Pavilion is a generously manageable open-air space with views of the Mossman River and a feeling of tranquillity, perfect for early morning yoga, corporate workshops, conferences and private dining.

Kubirri
Lounge

Adjacent to the lounge and bar, the Kubirri Lounge offers an opportunity for small groups to gather in an intimate setting, perfect for special celebratory evening dining, or perhaps a small executive meeting during the day.

Kitchen
Garden

A thriving kitchen garden of more than 100 plant types including the Mt White finger lime, pandan and tamarind provides both singing-fresh ingredients for the table as well as a relaxed, outdoor setting for guests to enjoy lunch or pre-dinner drinks and snacks.

Jewel of the Jungle

The team at Silky Oaks Lodge welcomes guests ‘home’ as if to their own tropical hideaway. Impeccable attention to detail and a personalised approach to planning each group event – be it for business, leisure or both – ensures guests and hosts will enjoy an unforgettable experience in Tropical North Queensland. The team at Silky Oaks Lodge welcomes guests ‘home’ as if to their own tropical hideaway. Impeccable attention to detail and a personalised approach to planning each group event – be it for business, leisure or both – ensures guests and hosts will enjoy an unforgettable experience in Tropical North Queensland.

Local connections

Silky Oaks Lodge caters to the individual requirements of each group and event. The events team is well connected with the local network of specialist operators, making it a natural fit as concierge. Adventures abound in the Tropical North with a wide range of private and small group experiences available to explore the region.

Generous inclusions

A stay at Silky Oaks Lodge includes daily breakfast, dinner with premium wines, evening drinks and snacks and in-suite bar. Lunch is available and may be included in group agreements. Daily morning yoga and guided walks through the kitchen garden are a wonderful way to enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest and the river.

Exclusive use

With only forty treehouse-style suites, Silky Oaks Lodge is perfectly suited to exclusive use bookings. The vibe is intimate and relaxed, venues may be styled to preference and there is greater flexibility for custom events such as an energising sound bath or a barefoot black-tie gala with entertainment. It’s truly your lodge, your way…

Discover
the Far North

Silky Oaks Lodge provides a hub for access to the many wonderful adventures and discoveries on offer in Tropical North Queensland. Within easy reach are Mossman Gorge, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef – Port Douglas – and the magnificent wilderness of Cape Tribulation. To the west lies the Atherton Tablelands, the last frontier that divides the coast from the vast Queensland outback.

River &
rainforest

Explore the ancient river-seamed Daintree Rainforest via specialty guided tours on foot, by boat or four-wheel drive safari. Spend time at sacred Mossman Gorge, spot a ‘saltie’ (crocodile) onboard a river cruise, discover the remote outpost of Cape Tribulation and drift-snorkel along the pristine Mossman River.

Cultural
experiences

Guests at Silky Oaks have the chance to learn about the Indigenous culture of the local Kuku Yalanji people who have lived in the Daintree continuously and have a deep connection with the country. Guests gain a first-person understanding of the stories and meanings of the region on guided Ngadiku Dreamtime walks and through traditional activities like the Welcome to Country smoking ceremony.

Reef
experiences

The Great Barrier Reef offers a boatload of aquatic adventures to discover the complex and magnificent reef system. Join trips visiting both the Outer Reef with its snorkelling, diving and underwater viewing platforms and the glorious Low Isles, a group of uninhabited coral cays ideal for cruising and coral viewing.

Helicopter
flights

Take to the sky to experience a thrilling bird’s eye view of the extraordinary Far North. Soar over the Daintree National Park with its jungle-cloaked peaks, fly high over the Coral Sea and the stunning Great Barrier Reef, or combine both World Heritage-listed wonders in an unforgettable round-trip.

Lodge
& local

There’s plenty to do at the lodge from morning yoga in the Marrdja Pavilion and self-guided walks with exclusive access to the Fig Tree Rapids walking trails to river swimming and snorkelling, as well as the use of e-bikes for local rides along quiet country roads fringed with fields of sugar cane.

Sample itinerary

With so much to see and do in Tropical North Queensland, itineraries can be created for exclusively guided group experiences. Many nature-based, cultural and adventure activities can be worked into a rewarding event with Silky Oaks Lodge as luxury base. Additional charges may apply, please see rates here.

Day 1 Welcome

Arrive at Silky Oaks Lodge to a warm welcome and lunch in the Treehouse Restaurant. Afterwards, check in to your luxury suite and discover the lodge’s lounging areas, gardens and outdoor facilities.

Day 1 Afternoon

Drift-hiking along the Mossman River is a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s a perfect way to stay cool in the tropics and a great chance to uncover the fascinating history of the Mossman River.

Day 1 Evening

Gather for pre-dinner drinks and snacks on the riverbank. A Welcome to Country ceremony with didgeridoo player segues into a long table barbecue-style dinner with cabana bar.

Day 2 Morning

Relax into the rhythm of the tropics with breakfast in the lodge restaurant. Appetite sated, explore the crystal-clear Mossman River, head out on a self-guided walk or cruise the local area on an e-bike.

Day 2 Afternoon

Following a light lunch, transfer to Port Douglas and join a snorkel eco adventure. Sailing aboard a luxury catamaran, discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef guided by passionate marine biologists.

Day 2 Evening

Sunset signals sundowners! Savour a sip of the gin of the day on the Jungle Perch before a three-course a la carte dinner in the Treehouse Restaurant, surrounded by the natural theatre of the rainforest.

Day 3 Morning

Join an early morning guided yoga class suited to all fitness and experience levels. Post breakfast in the restaurant, visit Mossman Gorge for a private Dreamtime Walk with a Kuku Yalanji guide.

Day 3 Afternoon

After lunch, take time out for a treatment in the Healing Waters Spa, claim a poolside daybed for some R&R or simply sway in a hammock in the warm afternoon breeze.

Day 3 Evening

Gather for drinks in the Kitchen Garden followed by a finale dinner in the Marrdja Pavilion, toasting the event over a four-course table d’hôte menu, matched with premium wines.

Day 4 Morning

Adjoining the lodge in the Daintree National Park, find a series of marked walking trails including exclusive access to the Fig Tree Rapids. Refuel with breakfast in the Treehouse Restaurant.

Day 4 Farewell

Wrapping up three fabulous days of discovery in the Daintree, check out of your suite and bid farewell to colleagues or family and friends, with a host of shared memories to take on the journey home.

Our event brochure

Silky Oaks Lodge’s dedicated events brochure is available for download here and includes detailed information essential to planning an unforgettable event in Tropical North Queensland.

Start planning your event

Make an enquiry below or call +61 2 9918 4355 and our sales and events team will be in touch to discuss your requirements in detail.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Events

Queensland cool

Corporate retreats

Celebrations

Treehouse Restaurant

Jungle Perch

Marrdja Pavilion

Kubirri Lounge

Kitchen Garden