Silky Oaks Lodge

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423 Finlayvale Road
Mossman
Queensland, 4873
Australia

Silky Oaks Lodge is a refined rainforest retreat set on the banks of the crystal-clear Mossman River, at the gateway to the ancient Daintree Rainforest in Tropical North Queensland. Located where two World Heritage-listed icons meet - the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef - the lodge offers an immersive luxury experience deeply connected to nature, culture, and place.

The lodge features forty contemporary treehouse-style suites elevated among the rainforest canopy, designed to embrace the sights and sounds of the surrounding forest and river. Each suite includes a private balcony with hammock, king bedding dressed in natural linens, curated artworks, local timbers, and generous ensuite bathrooms. Select categories offer outdoor bathtubs, expansive decks, and family-friendly configurations, while the exclusive Daintree Pavilion provides a private residence-style experience with infinity pool and open-plan living.

Dining is central to the Silky Oaks experience. Guests enjoy daily tropical breakfast, signature evening drinks and snacks, and dinner in the open-air Treehouse Restaurant, where contemporary Australian cuisine with tropical and Indigenous influences showcases the region’s seasonal produce. Meals are paired with selected premium Australian wines and served against a backdrop of rainforest canopy and flowing river.

A stay includes a curated selection of lodge experiences such as guided morning yoga, self-guided rainforest walks with exclusive access to nearby trails, river swimming and snorkelling, use of e-bikes, and a daily scheduled shuttle to Port Douglas. For deeper exploration, the lodge facilitates bespoke experiences with premium local operators, including First Nations Kuku Yalanji cultural walks, Great Barrier Reef expeditions, river and rainforest adventures, and scenic helicopter journeys (additional cost applies).

The Healing Waters Spa, nestled among lush rainforest gardens, offers restorative treatments inspired by ancient beliefs in the Mossman River as a life-giving force. Featuring multiple treatment rooms with rainforest or river views, the spa provides a tranquil space for relaxation and renewal using natural Australian skincare ranges.

Silky Oaks Lodge is located 20 minutes from Port Douglas and approximately 80 minutes from Cairns Airport, with access via scenic coastal drives, private transfers, or helicopter. The lodge welcomes guests aged ten years and above and offers a minimum two-night stay with generous inclusions.

EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES

Full Breakfast for each guest daily (included in the rate)
AUD $65 Healing Waters Spa treatment voucher per suite, per stay (voucher cannot be combined and must be applied to individual treatment; no cash value if not redeemed)
AUD $65 Treehouse Restaurant Dining credit per suite, per stay (not applicable to Cellarmasters list)

* Exclusive Amenities are not combinable with any other packages that includes spa or dining credit.

The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure:

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Late Check-Out

Check In: 2:00 PM
Check Out: 10:30 AM

Number of Rooms: 40 treehouse-style suites

Rainforest Retreat

Overlooking tropical rainforest through floor-to-ceiling windows, the spacious Rainforest Retreat offers king or twin bedding and a king single daybed. Outside on the deck a double hammock invites idyll hours with a cool drink, a book or a loved one. The ensuite bathroom with rain shower and deep spa bath is perfect for soaking in the views.

No of Suites 14
Size 46m²
Capacity 2 guests in existing bedding, max capacity 3 persons with daybed
Note This suite category offers 1 dedicated accessible room.

Treehouse Retreat

The generous Treehouse Retreat offers an open plan king bedroom and lounge including a king single daybed, while an outdoor balcony features a range of seating options for reclining in the cool of the afternoon. The bathroom includes a double vanity and a shower while glass doors open to a private deck with large bathtub and freestanding shower for a truly sensory bathing experience.

No of Suites 10 Size 50m² Capacity 2 guests in existing bedding, max capacity 3 persons with daybed

Treehouse Premium

Set among the cool green of the rainforest, the Treehouse Premium suite offers open-plan sleeping and lounge areas with king bed and two king single daybeds – ideal for families or those seeking extra space in which to relax. Step outside onto the expensive balcony with daybed and hammock to relax among the treetops. The bathroom features a rain shower, double vanity and spacious bathtub, creating a day-spa vibe.

No of suites 2
Size 72m² / 83m²
2 guests in existing bedding. Max capacity 4 guests with day beds (2 adults / 2 children)

Riverhouse

Welcoming spectacular views of the Mossman River, the Riverhouse features an open-plan bedroom with king bed and king single daybed, while a hammock on the balcony invites a dreamy retreat. The bathroom features a freestanding shower and opens to a private deck with outdoor bathtub overlooking the waters cascading below.

No of suites 11
Size 47m²
Capacity 2 guests in existing bedding, max capacity 3 persons with daybed.

Billabong Suite

Generously spacious, the Billabong Suite offers a large lounge with integrated desk and adjoining king bedroom, both flowing outdoors to an extensive outdoor living area with custom-made curved lounge and hammock overlooking the Mossman River. The bathroom features a freestanding shower and opens to a private deck with open-air bathtub completing a premium rainforest bathing experience.

No of suites 2
Size 92m²
Capacity 2 guests in existing bedding, max capacity 3 persons with daybed.

Daintree Pavilion

The Daintree Pavilion is designed as the ultimate tropical luxury retreat. Set beneath a dramatic skillion ceiling held aloft by glass walls, two sleeping areas each offer an ensuite bathroom opening to an outdoor atrium with bath under the treetops. Flowing from the shared central lounge with dining area and dedicated bar, extensive decks feature open air lounging options with fireplace and tiered infinity pool and plunge spa floating among the cool of the forest. Ideal for families or friends travelling together.

No of suites 1
Size 323m²
Capacity 4 guests in existing bedding, max capacity 5 persons with daybed.

Facilities

Biking
Gym
Yoga
Lounge
Spa
Pool
Garden
Fitness Center
Event Space

Guest Services

Concierge
Laundry Service
Tour Desk

Treehouse Restaurant

Opening out onto the treetops, the tiered Treehouse Restaurant sets the scene for relaxed dining against the heady backdrop of the rainforest and the silky soundtrack of the river mixed with a chorus of birdsong. A generous banquette and comfortable dining spaces offer optimum views to the theatre of river and rainforest playing out beyond. Cuisine at Silky Oaks Lodge is designed to be refreshing and light, ideal fare in tropical temperatures. Contemporary Australian in style, menus have an Asian influence and incorporate traditional indigenous flavors as well as ingredients from the region’s tropical food bowl.

External guests - Silky Oaks Lodge welcomes locals and visitors to the region to the Treehouse Restaurant and offers a set menu dining experience during lunch service.

Treehouse Bar and Jungle Perch

Open to the elements, the Treehouse Bar is a cool setting in which to relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage and casual lunch during the day. By night, it's the venue for lounging with an evening drink and sharing conversations of the day's adventures. Nearby, the Jungle Perch cantilivers out into the rainforest canopy to float over the river below, offering an intimate setting for a celebratory drink be it a cool cocktail, glass of Australian wine, or locally sourced craft beer.