Up Close and Personal with the Daintree Rainforest (2025)

Daintree RainforestFlickr user David Unger

Where the rainforest meets the reef, the Daintree feels instantly grounding—lush, humid, and alive with the sound of birds and rustling palms. Sunlight cuts through the canopy in bright streaks, and the beaches stretch out in clean, pale sand just steps from the trees. It’s no surprise travellers come here for everything from relaxed beach resorts to affordable hotels near Port Douglas, or for eco-lodges tucked right into the rainforest for prime wildlife spotting. Whether you want comfort, adventure, or a bit of both, the Daintree has a stay that fits.

For a romantic base

Silky Oaks Lodge

  • Silky Oaks Lodge's suspended treehouses, timber-lined interiors and soft, natural textures place you right inside the rainforest canopy. Wake to river sounds, drift between shaded decks, a restorative spa and a standout restaurant overlooking the Mossman. An intimate escape made for couples who want total immersion in nature.

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

Up Close and Personal with the Daintree Rainforest

Silky Oaks Lodge

Silky Oaks Lodge

Queensland (Australia)

A luxury eco lodge on the banks of the Mossman River. Expect stunning treehouses, suites and a river house with elegant interiors boasting hardwood floors, sumptuous en suites & verandahs overlooking the rainforest. Delicious food in the Treehouse Restaurant, and Healing Waters Spa for unwinding.

  • Yoga - Morning yoga classes are held in an open-sided pavilion with views of the forest & the soothing sounds of the Mossman River
  • Back to Nature - A beautiful retreat for reconnecting to nature & place through rainforest walks, bird watching & Aboriginal cultural tours
  • Birdwatching - Join naturalist Doug Herrington for a fabulous bird watching walk, spotting some of the 430 species of the Wet Tropics
  • Romantic Break - A romantic escape in the rainforest, complete with gourmet cuisine, a soothing spa and a real sense of seclusion
from CA$374 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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