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Need to know a little more about Silky Oaks Lodge before booking your stay? We’ve answered the most frequently asked questions below. If you need any more details or have specific requirements, please contact the lodge direct.

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What’s included in a stay at Silky Oaks Lodge?

Nightly rates at Silky Oaks Lodge include:

  • Tropical breakfast daily
  • Dinner in the Treehouse Restaurant matched with wines daily
  • Signature sunset drinks hour and snacks daily
  • In-suite bar with a selection of local treats and beverages, replenished daily
  • Daily morning open air yoga to suit all fitness and experience levels
  • Exclusive access to Fig Tree Rapids walking trails
  • One return scheduled shuttle to Port Douglas per day
  • Use of lodge facilities including lagoon pool, gymnasium, electronic bikes and snorkelling equipment
When is the best time to visit?

The climate in the Daintree region is truly tropical with each season offering a different and unique experience. The dry season, roughly May to October, offers warm days and cool nights with low humidity. The wet season spans November to April and is generally when the heavens open releasing torrential rain, with high humidity and higher temperatures throughout the day and overnight.

The dress code is relaxed at Silky Oaks Lodge. Easy to wear, resort style clothing for daytime and smart casual attire for evening is recommended. Comfortable, solid footwear for rainforest walks is essential as is a hat and sunscreen.

Do you have any insider recommendations?
  • Discover the sights and sounds of the rainforest with a hike along the Fig Tree Rapids trail. Plunge into the freshwater billabong for a feeling of refreshment only Mother Nature can offer.
  • Accessed via the nearby town of Port Douglas, guests can book local tours to explore the Great Barrier Reef, from cruising aboard a luxury catamaran to snorkelling and diving among the kaleidoscopic colour of fish and coral.
  • Enjoy an evening drink in the cool open air of the cantilevered jungle perch – perhaps a lychee martini blended with Baillies 9 gin, or a ginger mojito made with local Mt Uncle Iridium rum.
How do I get there?

By air: Silky Oaks Lodge is 70 minute drive north of Cairns Airport, with direct daily flights to Cairns from major capital cities. Private vehicle transfers between Silky Oaks Lodge and Cairns Airport or nearby Port Douglas may be arranged with a preferred operator. Helicopter transfers are also available from Cairns Airport to the Silky Oaks helipad, taking 20 minutes’ to reach the lodge.

By road: For self-driving itineraries, Silky Oaks Lodge is a 20-minute drive from Port Douglas and 70-minute drive from Cairns.

Can I book the entire property for sole use?

Yes.

Is there internet/WiFi/mobile access at Silky Oaks Lodge?

Silky Oaks Lodge has excellent mobile phone coverage and complimentary wifi access is available throughout the lodge.

Is Silky Oaks Lodge family friendly?

Yes. Silky Oaks Lodge welcomes guests with children 10 years and over.

What is the child policy at Silky Oaks Lodge?

Silky Oaks Lodge welcomes guests with children 10 years and over.

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