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Silky Oaks Lodge

Finlayvale, Australia

A rainforest sanctuary where the Daintree meets the Great Barrier Reef.

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Property Overview

Perched high in the rainforest canopy above the Mossman River in Tropical North Queensland, Silky Oaks Lodge offers forty treehouse-style suites with private decks, hammocks, and generous indoor-outdoor spaces. Daily inclusions set the tone from the start, with tropical breakfast and dinner with matched wines, an evening drinks hour with snacks, a replenished in-suite bar, morning yoga, and exclusive access to the Fig Tree Rapids walking trails. The open-air Treehouse Restaurant celebrates local and Indigenous flavors paired with premium Australian wines, while the Healing Waters Spa draws inspiration from the Mossman River itself. Beyond the lodge, reef, rainforest, and cultural adventures can be arranged to suit.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • $100 lodge credit on property
  • Breakfast included for two per room (if applicable) - included in the rate
  • Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
  • Personalized welcome note and local gift on arrival or departure
  • Upgrade to Next Category (subject to availability)

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Agent Tips

  • For the ultimate reef experience, charter M.Y. Flying Fish, a private yacht with a helipad, chef-prepared lunch, and exclusive access to the Great Barrier Reef.
  • For complete seclusion, book the Daintree Pavilion, a two-bedroom rainforest retreat with a private pool, open-air baths, and a dedicated lounge and bar.
  • Don't miss drift-snorkeling the Mossman River with Back Country Bliss, or sailing to the Low Isles at sunset with Sailaway, where the rainforest meets the Coral Sea.
Accommodations

Treehouse suites in the heart of the Daintree.

Silky Oaks Lodge offers forty treehouse-style suites that blend seamlessly with the surrounding Daintree Rainforest and Mossman River. Interiors feature oak flooring, rattan furnishings, and custom artworks by local Indigenous artists, creating a refined yet relaxed rainforest retreat. All suites include open-plan living areas, outdoor decks with hammocks or daybeds, deep baths, and daily inclusions such as gourmet meals, beverages, and yoga.
Pool + Gym

A lagoon-style pool in the rainforest.

Tucked outside the Treehouse Restaurant, the lagoon-style pool is the perfect spot to cool off between adventures, with showers and towels on hand. There's a small gym onsite that's open twenty-four hours a day, ensuring you'll have time to get a workout in during your stay.
Spa

Treatments guided by ancient Indigenous healing traditions.

The Healing Waters Spa draws its inspiration from the Indigenous belief that the waters of the Mossman River hold restorative powers. Set amid lush rainforest gardens, six treatment rooms, including couples' suites and a Vichy shower, are designed to immerse you in nature's calm. Treatments use the Australian-made Alkeme skincare range, handcrafted in small batches with native botanicals and guided by ancestral healing traditions. Signature rituals like the Daintree Dreaming and Sacred Songlines journeys blend aromatherapy, massage, exfoliation, and water therapy to restore balance and reconnect body and spirit with the rainforest.
Restaurant + Bar

Open-air dining suspended above the river.

The Treehouse Restaurant at Silky Oaks Lodge is suspended high above the Mossman River, offering an open-air dining experience surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest. Each stay includes a tropical breakfast and dinner featuring a daily changing menu matched with a curated selection of premium Australian wines. The cuisine is contemporary Australian with tropical influences, celebrating the region’s finest seasonal produce sourced from local growers and the lodge’s own kitchen garden, where chefs handpick herbs and native ingredients each day. Dining at Silky Oaks is designed to connect guests with the flavors and rhythm of the Daintree – fresh, inspired, and beautifully grounded in its natural surroundings.

The bar at Silky Oaks Lodge offers a relaxed, social space to unwind amid the rainforest canopy, perfect for a pre-dinner aperitif or a nightcap under the stars. The bar stocks a curated selection of premium Australian wines, craft beers, and top-shelf spirits, with a signature drinks hour and snacks included each evening. Additional cocktails and spirits are available throughout the day, and for quieter moments, the in-suite bar is replenished daily.
  • Vibe
    A high-end and laid-back rainforest sanctuary, with a strong sense of adventure and deep connection to the region's nature and culture.
  • Who's it for?
    Silky Oaks draws nature lovers, wellness travelers, and adventure-seekers in equal measure, from honeymooners and couples looking to disconnect to multigenerational families ready to explore the Daintree and Great Barrier Reef in style.
  • Location
    Perched on the banks of the Mossman River where the Daintree Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, with Port Douglas twenty minutes away and Cairns eighty minutes to the south. Surrounded by World Heritage-listed wilderness, the lodge is a serene rainforest retreat immersed in nature yet within easy reach of the region’s top attractions.

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