Eco holidays in Australia

Silky Oaks Lodge

Mossman, Tropical North Queensland

Spectacularly situated on the Mossman River, Silky Oaks Lodge is the ultimate eco destination from which to explore Tropical North Queensland.

Silky Oaks Lodge and Healing Waters Spa is a boutique eco lodge featuring elegant spacious lounges and living areas adjoining the stunningly located open sided Treehouse restaurant overlooking the river and surrounding tropical rainforest. The luxury accommodation consists of 50 stylish River and Tree houses each featuring wide verandahs and set within the pristine natural environs.

From the comfort of this award winning and iconic eco lodge you can experience the adjoining Daintree National Park and explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef as well as the many other attractions and activities the region has to offer. Take a relaxing stroll along the lush riverbank. Explore the local area by bike. Paddle a canoe on the river. Join a guided rainforest walk. Enjoy a relaxing treatment at the Healing Waters Spa.

Silky Oaks Lodge is located just downstream from the Mossman Gorge and offers complete privacy and isolation yet only a 20 minute drive from down town Port Douglas. This luxury boutique eco lodge and spa is an oasis of elegance in the oldest living rainforest.

Silky Oaks Lodge

Silky Oaks Lodge Mossman Gorge

Silky Oaks Lodge

Silky Oaks Lodge Treehouse

Silky Oaks Lodge

Silky Oaks Lodge Reception


Eco Credentials

  • Eco Certification: Advanced Ecotourism
  • The Lodge was originally built on a portion of a farmed and cleared 34 hectare parcel of land adjoining the Daintree National Park. For the past 25 years this land has been regenerated and replanted back to the original rainforest habitat.
  • For the past 15 years Silky Oaks Lodge has followed its documented Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS). The first principle of the system is that the long term effect of the Lodge on the local environment must be zero. The Lodge has its own Sewerage Treatment Plant which is of a standard consistent with World Heritage guidelines. Grey water from the accommodation houses and main lodge including the Healing Waters Spa passes through grease traps and then on to our treatment plant. This treatment plant is an open topped packed steel system with a clarification step as well as aerators and sodium illuminate with a final sand filter used to reduce phosphorus. The final effluent emitted out into the grounds and surrounding forest is of a specification near tertiary standard.
  • All water from the Lodge is drawn from the Mossman River and is treated on site with a sand filter and chlorination plant with the result being a pure minimally treated spring water of a high standard.
  • Operationally the Lodge further adheres to sustainability of the environment with the following practices:
    • Organic toilet amenities used in all guest rooms and bathrooms
    • Energy efficient light bulbs used throughout the Lodge
    • Environmentally responsible cleaning products used as much as possible in the laundry and throughout the Lodge
    • Use of email for all correspondence whenever possible
    • Use of recycled paper and both sides of all paper for internal use
    • Sourcing of local produce for the Tree house Restaurant
    • Sourcing of locally made art works and products in the gift store
    • Electric buggies used throughout the Lodge grounds
    • An Australian produced natural organic product used in the Healing Waters Spa
    • All garbage from the Lodge including kitchen fats is sorted and recycle
  • Silky Oaks Lodge is also seeking to minimize the carbon footprint created by each individual guest visiting the Lodge.
  • The lodge financially assists “Rainforest Rescue’ which is a not for profit organization committed to the future of the natural environment.

    Silky Oaks Lodge
    Finlayvale Road, Mossman, Queensland
    +61 7 4098 1666
    www.silkyoakslodge.com.au