COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES

Included in your Silky Oaks Lodge accommodation there are a variety of activities on offer depending on your mood or energy levels.

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• Silky Oaks Lodge Safari

  Together with our experienced guides cross the Daintree River and explore ancient pristine rainforests Cape Tribulation swimming at Miall Beach crocodile and bird spotting on the Daintree River and an Australian BBQ lunch beside a secluded forest billabong Available as a group tour private charter or personalized and custom designed.

• Silky Cooper Creek Wilderness

  This unique safari Incorporates the Cooper Creek Wilderness experience as well as crocodile and bird spotting on the Daintree River picnic lunch swimming at Cape Tribulation and other local attractions.

• Lodge Half Day Crocs to Kangas

  An interesting tour that incorporates a one hour crocodile and wildlife spotting cruise followed by a visit to the Daintree Wild Zoo a privately owned wildlife park A fun tour with lots of opportunities to photograph the wildlife.

• Lodge Guided Adventure Hike (4 hours return)

  We walk through the original ancient aboriginal track with its' many hidden wonders. Rock hop across the Mossman River. Explore with our naturalist guide and let them help you understand what makes the Daintree Rainforest a very special experience.

• Cooper Creek Wilderness

  Cooper Creek Wilderness specialize in guided interpreted tours through the best of the ancient Daintree Rainforest. This section of the Daintree sustains an extraordinary biodiversity and has been described as the Valley of Rainforest Dinosaurs' Discover the spectacular fan palm gallery on natural trails in a small exclusive group.

• Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours

  Discover the Daintree Rainforest in an exhilarating way with highly trained tour guides as you fly through the trees on flying fox zip lines.

• Tropical Journeys (Bloomfield Track)

  Full day tour with unique excursions to various locations Leave the bitumen behind and travel up the 4WD only Bloomfield Track and Falls Also there are Outback and Skyrail tours available that showcase the diversity of Australian environments climate and landscape.

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• Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours

  At nearby Cooya Beach with Linc & Brandon Walker Discover and experience indigenous story lines of living and spear hunting among the mangroves.

• Janbal Gallery

  More than just an art gallery. Indigenous owners and artists in residence and one of the largest displays of local Kuku Yalanji art and artefacts as well as painting classes.

• Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime @ Mossman Gorge

  The true rainforest people live in harmony with their environment and invite you to share it with them The experienced interpretive guides demonstrate traditional plant use and dreamtime legends with an enchanting narrative of the rainforest peoples that was the inspiration behind Avatar.

• Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge from 2 Perspectives

  Incorporates the Dreamtime walk together with an interpretive walk through Mossman Gorge with a Silky Oaks Lodge guide.

• Walkabout Adventures (with Juan Walker)

  Juan is a local Kuku Yalanji guide and extremely passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with others. Please contact reception for further details.

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• Sailaway Low Isles

  Sail on the new luxury vessel to a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Includes lunch island access swimming snorkelling turtle viewing and all with personal attention. Sailaway also operates a sunset sail that departs from Port Douglas each evening at 4.45PM and returns at approximately 6PM.

• Synergy Sail & Snorkel

  This luxuriously appointed sailing catamaran departs daily from Port Douglas with a maximum of 12 pampered guests. Synergy is a dedicated snorkel  only vessel so that one can spend hours drifting above the spectacular fish and reef life.

• Calypso (Snorkel & Dive)

  Calypso is a new wide bodied catamaran that is fitted with an environmentally friendly engine. The Calypso has a unique reef experience for every guest with three site visits daily and caters for all levels of diving experience.

• Wavedancer Low Isles

  The Low Isles is a dual Commonwealth Heritage listed island coral cay and is an icon in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The 30 metre luxury sailing catamaran takes a mere hour to reach the Isle where the friendly crew will guide you through the many activities from snorkelling to exploring the island's beach with a marine biologist.

• Quicksilver Wave Piercer (Againcourt Reef)

  Travel to the outer reef where there is a modern and spacious activity platform from which to experience the Agincourt Reef. The journey to the reef takes approximately 90 minutes.

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• Kuranda Scenic Rail, Skyrail & Tjapukai

  Down Under Tours offer the wonders of the rainforest as well as the unique indigenous culture of the region. Combine a tour through rainforests with the Scenic Rail and Skyrail as well as Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

• Helicopter Experiences

  Helicopter experiences can be tailored to each guest and range from rainforest or outback tours to discovering the inner and outer reef.

• Wonga Beach Horse Rides

  Explore deserted tropical beaches and rainforest trails. Catering to beginners through advanced with morning and afternoon rides.

• Quad Biking

  Daintree Station Australian Mustering Experience offers a 'Jungle Rumble' ride through old rainforest logging tracks on Quad bikes that are easy to ride and suitable for all experience levels.

• Fine Feather Tours

  Operated by Del Richards the local representative for Birds Australia and who has over 40 years experience in the area. FFT are able to offer the best opportunities to locate wildlife and flora as well as the prolific birdlife of the rainforest.

• Bird Watching

  A large variety of birds have been identified around the Lodge and in the adjoining Daintree National Park Rainforest. This provides an ideal opportunity for those wishing to combine their stay here with a favoured pastime of bird watching. The variety of bird species will vary depending on seasonal changes the availability of food sources and migratory patterns however there is a bird list available of those which have been identified consistently at both the Lodge and in the National Park.

• Fishing Charters

  Various fishing charters are available on both the River systems and open sea reef and estuaries Please contact reception for further details.

• Hot Air Ballooning

  Experience early morning hot air ballooning in Far North Queensland with the most awarded balloon team in Australia. For further information on the above please contact reception.