Silky Oaks, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Feb 24th, 2003
Silky Oaks Lodge is a 25 minute drive from Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland.
With a tranquil and serene atmosphere, the lodge provides a completely rejuvenating and relaxing experience, whether you're indulging in one of the pamper packages, going on a scenic walk through the Daintree or practicing yoga by the riverbank.
Overlooking the tranquil Mossman River, the resort offers 45 tree houses and 5 spacious river houses. The tree houses have a tropical style with natural tones and timbers used to create a relaxed, soothing living space. Each room features a spa bath and floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a verandah with rainforest views.
The river houses are set in a prime riverfront location with plenty of space, polished timber floors and an elegant interior. Theres an oversized spa bath with uninterrupted rainforest views, and guests can also enjoy complimentary wine and a deluxe fruit basket on arrival.
While relaxing is the key to a Silky Oaks Lodge stay, there are also plenty of leisure activities to occupy time. Choose from canoeing, swimming in a crocodile-free billabong, fine dining at the open-canopy restaurant and walks through the thriving rainforest. Yoga is also held by the river bank ever morning for a perfect start to the day.
For some serious indulgence, spend some time at the Healing Waters Spa. Set in lush tropical gardens, the spa was inspired by ancient wisdoms that celebrated water as a renewing and life-giving force. Drawing on the spirit of the Daintree, the spa offers a range of signature treatments based on a tradition of healing that is centuries old.
The facts:
Qantas flies to Cairns daily from all capital cities. Prices start from $824 from Perth and $482 from Melbourne.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
Three night packages at Silky Oaks cost $1020 per person twin share, including breakfast, dinner and a $150 voucher for the Healing Waters Spa.
Silky Oaks Lodge
Tel: 07 4098 1666
P&O Australian Resorts
Tel: 1800 737 678
