Silky Oaks Lodge

It takes about 2 hours to get to Silky Lodge from Carins, but well worth the trip. Upon arrival, we were offered cocktails and a very cool face cloth . While freshening up and enjoying cocktail , we are given outline of activities , experiences and amenities. Then shown to our room/suite called a tree house. The tree house was very nicely appointed, very comfortable bed, large bathroom with a large walk-in shower and an extremely large freestanding tub. Both the tub and shower were somewhat outside but very private/secluded. There is an extensive coffee/tea bar with liquor, wine. Snacks all of which are replenished daily. Each of the individual cabins are separated from each other to give complete. Privacy. All the meals were delicious, diverse, many to choose from as well as different wine pairing. The meals were served out on a deck sticking out into jungle hanging over the river. Hearing all the different animals and birds was exciting. There are a number of expenses /activities to get involved in to add to your adventure Check out was very easy and trouble free.

From the moment we arrived to the moment of leaving we were blown away by this incredible place. The stunning beauty of the natural habitat in which Silky Oaks lives is matched with the beauty of each member of staff. We are unable to single out one staff member because each individual staff member we encountered was charming, friendly, helpful & professional in an individual way, this is the charm of Silky Oaks. The public areas of the lodge take advantage of this unique environment, whilst our own lodge, Ulysses, was perfect in every possible way, with it’s outdoor bath this really did give you the wonderful sights & sounds of nature whilst luxuriating in a long bath, just perfect after our hikes & day tours. The food……..did not disappoint, it was inventive, well executed & so delicious & flavoursome, each evening was a delight. We had the wine pairing which was a great way to try Australian wines, helped by our waiter’s wine knowledge. We enjoyed an amazing trip to The GBR & had a great insight to The Daintree Rainforest with the Dream Time Tour. Also swimming in The Mossman River which Silky Oaks sits on was just steps away from the restaurant. Our stay was 5 days but myself & my husband both agreed that we could quite easily have stayed another 5………oh well……until next time Silky Oakes & all you amazing people……thank you!

We visited Treehouse for lunch with my cousin and Aunt. The courses were amazing with the service provided by Bec was incredible. Thank you Bec for making this a wonderful experience and to the chefs who have created such a great menu. The view also was beautiful.

The beautiful magnitude of the staff & wondrous environmental atmosphere. I loved that so much of the property is open-air. The trees felt intertwined into the main shared guests areas and each room on-site. It felt like a natural immersion of the lush outdoor wilderness into the spectacular on-site areas. I’d also love to highlight the truly wonderful and highly professional style from every Silky Oaks Staff that I met. From the initial transfer from Port Douglas to the lodge and portering of luggage from the relaxed ways of Jason, the immediate welcoming and helpful natures of Glenn & Vanessa upon first arriving to the lodge. I regrettably can’t recall the names of the Bartender-F&B couple from Spain, but, I also had such lovely, natural interactions with them throughout the stay. The dinner service and conversations with Francisco from Italy stands as an exceptional highlight. Both Bec from Brisbane and William from Indonesia are true beacons of warmth, genuine care, and benchmarks for high-quality service. Lilly at Reception has a sensational smile and was continually caring and memorable. I’m also thankful to have met the natural and professional ways of Ben, the General Manager, on the departure transfer from the lodge back to Port Douglas. There are many examples of beautiful service and experiences as part of this stay. I highly recommend Silky Oaks because it offers a beautiful versatility in caring staff from all-over the world, tranquility in the environment, and a generous range of activities on & off-site for all experience levels. Thank you again to all staff for creating such a unique & special atmosphere for people to meaningfully enjoy the Daintree Rainforest & surrounding areas!

Driving up from Cairns, a mere few kilometres after leaving the main highway and its abundant sugar cane fields, you arrive at this magical location in the Daintree rainforest. The rain was bucketing down when we arrived but we were immediately met with welcoming smiles and umbrellas and the team whisked our bags off to our lodge. The central restaurant area is superbly designed with a huge open area overlooking the trees but close enough to see the river below. Extremely well-appointed rooms with excellent private outdoor space, including, for the nimble, a hammock with adjustable chains at each end to ensure individual comfort. Each evening a fire was lit in our very own fire pit so we could fall asleep while watching the flames slowly fade away. The food was equally excellent and no dietary requests presented too much trouble. As we are shellfish-intolerant, we had our own specially prepared and printed menu each evening - a lovely touch. An excellent massage rounded off the stay pleasingly. Silky Oaks is a must if you are looking for a very special place to stay in the rainforest.