This 3-night wellness retreat is hidden in an ancient rainforest

Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest, begin your day with sunrise yoga and finish with a sunset sail over the Coral Sea.

The past few years have changed the way many of us think about wellness. Travellers crave more from their experiences, seeking getaways that allow them to properly pause from the demands of daily life. This is the essence of Silky Oaks Lodge’s new Silky Sanctuary three-night wellness retreat taking place within a 180-million-year-old ancient rainforest.

Enjoy the physical and mental benefits of yoga. (Tourism & Events Queensland)

This October, Silky Oaks Lodge –  part of the Baillie Lodges luxury portfolio – is hosting a fresh wellness itinerary alongside holistic health coach and yoga teacher Emily Spurling of Karma Being at their Daintree Rainforest property. Guests will experience daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, rainforest bathing (Shinrin-yoku), a guided walk in Mossman Gorge and a sunset cruise with Sailaway on the Coral Sea in a program curated to restore, reconnect and rejuvenate.

Nourishing meals are included and made using fresh greens and local native ingredients that are freshly picked from the onsite kitchen garden. These are to be enjoyed in the Treehouse Restaurant, which boasts lush views of the rainforest.

Take a refreshing dip in the lodge’s onsite lagoon-style pool. (Tourism & Events Queensland)

Between sessions, guests are free to explore the Daintree at their own pace. The Daintree is the oldest continuously living rainforest in the world, filled with rich biodiversity, cascading waterfalls, swimming holes and unique Australian fauna. In other words, it’s an idyllic spot to unwind and reconnect with nature and oneself. Swim in the nearby Mossman River, embark on one of many picturesque forest walks or hop on a complimentary e-bike, marvelling at the pristine surrounds. 

At the end of the day, retreat to one of 14 luxurious, treehouse-style suites with private balconies and open-air baths that look out to the landscape. 

Luxury awaits in one of the treetop rooms. (Tourism & Events Queensland)

Whether you’re looking to reconnect on a couple’s getaway or for your next couple’s to, or embark on a solo journey of self-discovery, this new itinerary is sure to leave you feeling revitalised.

The retreat will take place from October 9 to Sunday, October 12. Rates from AU$ 6,090 for two guests.