Daintree Wilderness Lodge  

Tucked into the ancient Daintree Rainforest in Diwan, this eco-certified rainforest lodge sits on boardwalks among Fan Palm gallery. It’s about 2 hours north of Cairns and 1 hour north of Port Douglas, minutes from the Daintree Discovery Centre, Daintree River, Thornton Beach, Marrdja Botanical Walk and Cape Tribulation.

Only seven hand-built cabins set on stilts ensure privacy and minimal impact on the forest; each cabin has a private balcony and skylight to bring the canopy in. Expect rustic-luxe touches like minibars, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, coffee/tea makers, designer toiletries and daily housekeeping. The lodge is advanced eco-accredited and largely solar-powered, welcomes guests aged 10+, and is a top spot for spotting wildlife such as southern cassowaries, striped possums, Boyd’s forest dragons, frogs and rainforest birds.

Soak in an outdoor spa or hot tub beneath the canopy, wander boardwalks and nature trails, or relax in the library and garden picnic areas. The property offers a bar/lounge, concierge and tour desk to book local excursions, free self-parking, wedding services and multilingual staff. Wake up to rainforest sounds and dine alfresco at the Cycad Restaurant under the trees.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available across the property, with concierge and luggage storage to support guest logistics.

Cycad Restaurant serves regionally inspired, tropic-forward dishes in a relaxed forest-canopy setting with drinks at the bar or alfresco dining. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily.