Located in the cool calm of the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland’s tropical north, Silky Oaks Lodge offers a stylish escape for business or leisure events whether for a premium corporate incentive, an exclusive meeting, a special celebration or an intimate wedding.
Set above the Mossman River and cradled in the lush rainforest canopy, the light-filled spaces of the main lodge open to an extraordinary living theatre.
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. For the more energetic traveller, adventure awaits with the lodge’s own network of rainforest hikes or further afield with First Nations-guided walks around Mossman Gorge and the Daintree.
Silky Oaks Lodge is honoured as a member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, a collection of 19 independent luxury lodges and camps offering unforgettable experiences in some of Australia’s most inspiring and extraordinary locations.
Rainforest retreat
At Silky Oaks Lodge, luxury treehouse-style suites welcome in the sights and sounds of the Daintree Rainforest. Contemporary interiors flow seamlessly to generous verandahs featuring the essential tropical accessory: an inviting hammock ready to sway in the afternoon breeze.
Set amongst the natural theatre of the Daintree Rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge offers 39 luxury treehouse-style suites plus the exclusive two-bedroom Daintree Pavilion, boasting multiple living spaces and an infinity pool. In total, the lodge offers accommodation for up to 82 guests.
Intimate lounge area
Generous open-plan living area
Well-equipped kitchenette
Complimentary in-suite bar
fireplace (outdoor)
Serene sanctuary
Silky Oaks Lodge offers myriad customisable spaces for celebratory events or an energising environment for business meetings and conferences. Dining at Silky Oaks Lodge is a celebration of local produce in a contemporary Australian menu, paired with carefully selected wines.
1 Treehouse Restaurant 82
Opening out onto the treetops, the tiered Treehouse Restaurant sets the scene for relaxed fine dining. A generous banquette and comfortable dining spaces offer optimum views to the theatre of river and rainforest playing out beyond. The Treehouse Restaurant offers contemporary Australian style cuisine for a variety of group events over lunch and dinner.
2 Jungle Perch
Extending out into the rainforest treetops, the open-air Jungle Perch delivers a bird’s eye view of the Mossman River, making it the best place to enjoy a drink and snack while watching the waters flow by.
3 Marrdja Pavilion
Versatile and spacious, the Marrdja Pavilion is a generous open-air space surrounded by rainforest with the Mossman River flowing below. The space lends a feeling of tranquility, perfect for early morning yoga, corporate workshops, conferences and private dining.
4 Kubirri Lounge
Leading from the lounge and bar, the Kubirri Lounge offers a flexible, air-conditioned and intimate space for up to 12 guests, perfect for a private special celebratory dinner, or a comfortable setting for an executive meeting or gathering for small groups during the day.
5 Kitchen Garden
A thriving kitchen garden of more than 100 plant types provides both singing-fresh ingredients for the table as well as a relaxed, outdoor setting for guests to enjoy lunch or early dinner drinks and snacks.
6 Riverside
Perfect for a open-air special occasion lunch, dinner or event, the riverside location is just steps away from the Mossman River, directly under the rainforest canopy.
Discover the Daintree & surrounds
The Silky Oaks Lodge team can connect guests to adventures in the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and offer pathways to discover the ancient traditions of the First Nations Eastern Kuku Yalanji people.
Adventures abound in the Daintree and the nearby Great Barrier Reef, with a wide range of private and small group experiences available to explore the region, including:
Lodge & Local Experiences
• Take a self-guided walk to Fig Tree Rapids and take a refreshing dip in a natural pool
• Take an e-bike for a scenic spin along quiet country roads fringed with fields of sugar cane
• Start the day with a guided yoga class in the open-air Marrdja Pavilion with rainforest views
• Step into the tranquil Healing Waters Spa for a restorative treatment for body, mind and soul River & Rainforest Tours
• Experience where the rainforest meets the reef on a Daintree Safari to Cape Tribulation
• Grab a Li-lo and embark on a guided river drifting adventure under a rainforest canopy
• Take a river cruise to see and photograph a variety of birdlife and maybe spot a crocodile
Cultural Experiences
• Discover the Kuku Yalanji people’s deep connection with Country at Mossman Gorge
• Join an Aboriginal art workshop at the Yalanji Art Centre guided by acclaimed local artists
• Travel by helicopter to discover 20,000-year-old rock art in an outback museum at Cape York
Reef Experiences
• Join a snorkel eco adventure aboard a luxury catamaran, guided by marine biologists
• Sail into the sunset onboard a luxury catamaran and watch as the sea ripples with gold
• Lift-off from Silky Oaks’ helipad for a bird’s eye view of the Daintree and Great Barrier Reef
Essential information
For those planning a standout event, be it a premium corporate incentive, exclusive meeting or special celebration, Silky Oaks Lodge delivers an extraordinary experience of Tropical North Queensland.
Silky Oaks Lodge welcomes guests to a luxurious base from which to plan an unforgettable adventure. Start planning your retreat with this quick-reference guide. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Feel at home
A stay at Silky Oaks Lodge is inclusive of tropical breakfast, dinner with an inspired daily menu matched with selected wines, signature evening drinks and snacks, selected in-suite bar, morning yoga and a daily return scheduled shuttle to Port Douglas. Special packages can be tailored to suit group needs.
Group policy
At Silky Oaks Lodge a group is defined as five or more suites travelling together. As an intimate and boutique property some special conditions apply when making group reservations. For further information on our policies please refer to the website
Contact us
To speak with the Sales and Events team, please call +61 2 9918 4355 or email groups@baillielodges.com.au
Getting here
Silky Oaks Lodge is located 20 minutes' drive from Port Douglas, 45 minutes' drive from Palm Cove and 75 minutes' drive from Cairns.
The lodge is easily accessed from Cairns Airport, an international gateway with daily flights.
Self-drive is a popular option, with the journey by road meandering through Queensland’s trademark cane fields and along the coast overlooking the sparkling Coral Sea.
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