Swain-selected stayDaintree Rainforest, AustraliaDaintree EcolodgeA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Daintree Ecolodge sits inside the Daintree Rainforest, believed to be the oldest tropical lowland rainforest on Earth, 90 minutes north of Cairns and 40 minutes from Port Douglas. Its 15 elevated bayans blend into the rainforest canopy, each built to keep the surrounding ecosystem largely undisturbed.The Daintree Wellness Spa works directly with the Kuku Yalanji, the rainforest's traditional custodians, on treatments built from native plants and techniques passed down long before the lodge existed. Julaymba Restaurant overlooks a freshwater pond where turtles are a regular sight during a meal, and guided rainforest walks, a river cruise, an Indigenous cultural tour and a Great Barrier Reef charter round out the property's own experiences. A closer lookDaintree Ecolodge, in detail.View all 18 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyThe Daintree Wellness Spa works directly with the Kuku Yalanji, the rainforest's traditional custodians, on treatments built from native plants and techniques passed down long before the lodge existed. Guided rainforest walks, a Daintree River cruise, an Indigenous cultural tour and a Great Barrier Reef charter round out the property's own experiences, alongside day trips to Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge. Julaymba Restaurant overlooks a freshwater pond where turtles are a regular sight during a meal, in a rainforest widely believed to be the oldest tropical lowland rainforest on Earth. Plan with SwainAdd Daintree Ecolodge to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
