Silky Oaks Lodge (Healing Waters Spa)
Mossman NORTH QLD


As a part of a healthy lifestyle it's very important that we look beyond what we put into our bodies and that a healthy lifestyle is more than eating right and exercising.  Taking the TIME OUT to revive, rejuvenate, refresh and reset the mind and body is equally important.

So....in light of this my husband and I decided that we needed to to do all of the above and leave Brisbane behind for some much needed fresh air, fresh water and no stress. Neither of us had ever been to North Queensland and always heard great reviews about the Cairns, Mossman, Daintree area. Originally wanting to stay in Port Douglas I come across a little treasure hidden away in the dense rain forest behind Mossman called Silky Oaks Lodge, one click of the website gallery and we were sold and booked 6 luxurious nights. 
You can see why.....


Upon arrival we were greeted with smile and very warming staff. We were whisked off the bar for a welcome drink while the concierge unloaded our car and placed our luggage in our "Riverside Treehouse". The resort staff then gave us a in depth overview of all the area has on offer with things to do and the best places to visit while in the area. We had only been on site less than 30mins and were blown away by the attentiveness and caring nature of the Silky Oaks family.

Our Bathroom

We booked a Riverside room which was exactly that..a tree house style bungalow nestled right on the bank of the Mossman river among the most beautiful dense rain forest. The air smelt like water, the ground felt like heaven, the birds sang the most amazing tunes and the river flowing sounded just like one of those mediation CD's you buy! Instantly I was embraced by the beauty of nature and knew this was going to be the best 6 nights of my life!  

The room was fully air conditioned with ceiling fans, floor to ceiling windows & a spa. The water that comes through the shower is from the Mossman River then filtered. I have never been lucky enough to experience showering in spring water everyday (as apposed to the heavily chlorinated and chemical ridden Brisbane water that makes your skin snake dry!) my skin and hair was baby smooth AMAZING!

Breakfast Table

As a part of our package a full gourmet breakfast was included. The food at Silky Oaks is AMAZING. Fresh, well cooked, well prepared food! From goat cheese omelettes to smoked salmon eggs benedict, breakfast was the best part of my day. The restaurant also looks over the river so every morning was a blessing with the great food, the yummy green tea, singing birds and some mornings we experienced a heavy downfall of rain, however rain, hail or shine the weather never hindered our holiday. I should also mention that one morning there was no grapefruit on the buffet so I asked the staff if it was possible to get some? the chef kindly cut one just for me - one of the biggest stand outs of Silky Oaks is that nothing is a hassle! There is nothing worse than eating out and the waiter rolls their eyes at you because you cant have any dairy in your scrambled eggs.


Silky Oaks offers some fabulous inclusions in your stay including;

• Morning Yoga
• Guided rainforest walks
• Mountain Bikes
• Canoes
• Tennis
• Access to complimentary laundry
• In ground swimming pool
• Snorkeling gear
• Trail walking sticks
• Nightly turn down service (including chocolates & candles!)

Reception Foyer

During our stay we had many swims in the river, a crack at canoeing, a trip to the Mossman Gorge, a trip to Cape Tribulation, local organic markets, local lunches, trips to Port Douglas, a peek at the Daintree river (trying to spot a croc), a game of tennis, a swim in a spring waterhole and loads more!

Silky Oaks is world class in my opinion and I highly recommend anyone who needs some time out to come here. By the end of the trip I felt "healed" hence healing waters!

Here are the contact details if you would like to book:

Finlayvale Road, Mossman
P:(07) 4098 1666
E: reception@silkyoaks.com.au
W: http://www.silkyoakslodge.com.au/

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Love & Light x