Bloomfield Lodge - A multi-award-winning remote rainforest retreat, Bloomfield Lodge is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa - An oasis of elegance and ease amidst one of the oldest living rainforests on earth
Awaken your sense of adventure on a spectacular flight from Cairns over the Coral Sea to the heart of the rainforest and the enchanting seclusion of Bloomfield Lodge. Stylishly appointed private timber retreats are tucked away almost unseen in the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, providing stunning reef sea views. This luxury property delights guests with gourmet dining featuring fresh local ingredients, which perfectly complements tropical days of relaxation and adventure in the heart of the rainforest.
Overlooking the Mossman River, on the edge of Daintree National Park, Silky Oaks Lodge combines luxury with the world's oldest living rainforest. There are 36 contemporary, stand-alone billabong suites, river houses and deluxe treehouses, each designed to connect with Mother Nature, and to offer privacy and maximum comfort. The multi-award-winning Healing Waters Spa uses the mineral-rich waters of the Mossman River and offers an extensive range of spa treatments. Silky Oaks Lodge is an ideal location from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest, only 60 minutes' drive from Cairns and 20 minutes' drive from Port Douglas. 1-7
Thala Beach Lodge
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat
- On a private beach in 58 hectares of native forest, a deluxe family-owned eco and nature resort near Port Douglas
- Explore pristine rainforest streams and seemingly endless walking tracks
Sitting spectacularly atop a headland with breathtaking vistas, Thala Beach Lodge is an excellent base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy a holiday with an island-like feel, without leaving the mainland. Paths meander through rainforest onto private sandy beaches. Deluxe timber bungalows built high on stilts nestle in the forest canopy and feature ocean or forest views.
Rose Gums has advanced eco-tourism accreditation and is perched on 93 hectares of tropical rainforest bordering the World Heritage-listed Wooroonooran National Park. Nearby, you'll find volcanic crater lakes. Discover abundant wildlife, including the unique platypus and more than 160 bird species.
Dine among the birds in the surrounding treetops, and enjoy coastal and mountain vistas. The experience also includes guided on-site tours, such as stargazing, nature and bird-watching walks.
Relax in Rose Gum's pole-and-timber treehouses, which are totally private and feature large spa baths, cosy fireplaces and balconies with stunning rainforest views. Enjoy evening dining in the tree canopy restaurant LEAF. This cool tropical mountain retreat offers peace, relaxation and a genuine family welcome from your friendly hosts, Jon and Peta.
1. Flames of the Forest 2. Kuranda Scenic Railway 3. Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours 4. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway 5. Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa 6. Thala Beach Lodge 7. Bloomfield Lodge 8. Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat
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