The Local List Along with rainforests, cane fields and a world-famous reef, Tropical 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. Here’s some of the team’s top recommendations. Please note: Days and hours of business may vary between wet and dry seasons.
How to Book Reservations are recommended in advance, please contact the venue directly to book. The Silky Oaks Lodge team is available to assist with queries and plans. Please call +61 7 4098 1666 from 9am-5pm (AEST) daily or email info@silkyoaks.com.au
Cellar Door Experiences Hemingway’s Brewery Sprawling along the superyacht marina, Hemingway's Brewery distils water from Mossman Gorge, top-notch hops and locally sourced malts into its acclaimed range of craft beers. Grab an al fresco table and graze across an easy-going menu of burgers, pizza and salads while watching the boats sail by.
Location Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas Business Hours Open daily 12pm-10pm (kitchen open from 12pm-9pm) Telephone +61 481 173 337 More Information Hemingway's Brewery
Devils Thumb Distillery Along with award-winning gins and grazing boards, Devils Thumb serves up a quintessentially north Queensland vista of cane fields against a backdrop of the hinterland and its namesake peak from an unfussy cellar-door bar. Mix it up with a craft beer or cocktail based on the Australian Cane Spirit, an earthy ode to Rhum Agricole.
Location 1-3 Owen Street, Craiglie, Port Douglas Business Hours Friday to Sunday 1pm-5pm Telephone +61 403 594 853 More Information Devils Thumb Distillery
Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery is a cellar door experience unique to the Far North, set among the rainforest under an exotic jade vine. Passionate owners Tony and Trudie guide a tasting of single fruit wines harvested from organically grown Mossman produce, bursting with tropical flavours.
Location 417 Shannonvale Road, Shannonvale Business Hours Tuesday to Sunday 10am-4.30pm Telephone +61 7 4098 4000 More Information Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery
SILKY OAKS LODGE / RESERVE@BECKONS.COM / +61 2 9918 4355 / SILKYOAKSLODGE.COM.AU / BECKONS.COM
1