Daintree and Cape Tribulation Resorts accommodation: Daintree Ecolodge & Spa
20 Daintree Road , Daintree, QLD
The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa provides guests with one of the most unique and eco-friendly Australian wilderness experiences. The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is nestled amongst the oldest surviving rainforest in the world – the world heritage listed Daintree Rainforest – and provides luxury tree house accommodation high in the lush canopy of the Australian tropical rainforest. The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa nature retreat boasts a decadent Day Spa that uses a combination of organic rainforest ingredients mingled with traditional rituals of indigenous Aboriginals providing guests with a total sense of wellbeing long after the divine Spa treatment has ended. Tropical North Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest is home to a plethora of exotic flora and fauna, providing guests at the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa with an intimate experience with native Australia. Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is committed to preserving the pristine natural environment and traditional Aboriginal cultures of the region, and is dedicated to the principles of eco-tourism. Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is an ideal rainforest sanctuary for weddings, honeymoons or romantic sojourns.
Daintree Eco Lodge and Rainforest and Spa Tree Houses
Nestled in the lush green canopy of the old-world forest of the Daintree are 15 luxury rainforest Villas. The lavish rainforest Villas at Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa provide guests with the most intimate Australian wilderness experience while not compromising on absolute decadent luxury. The lavish interiors of Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa’s rainforest sanctuaries effortlessly flow into the exotic tropical forest and primordial milieu. Each luxury private rainforest sanctuary boasts a spacious covered veranda where guests can soak in the exotic ambiance while watching the forest come alive with exotic birds and butterflies. Two styles of rainforest accommodation are offered at Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa: Rainforest Villas and Spa Villas. Each Rainforest and Spa Villa boasts similar features however the Spa Villas include the added decadence of a deluxe heated Jacuzzi on the spacious timber balcony. The heated Jacuzzis are the ideal way for guests to relax and unwind and enjoying the uninterrupted vista of the world heritage listed rainforest.
Deluxe interior of a Tree House at Daintree Eco Lodge
Tree Houses nestled in the rainforest at Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa
Private spa on balcony of Tree House
Each Rainforest and Spa Villa at Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa boasts lavish furniture and unique décor – complete with Aboriginal artifacts and designs. All of the indigenous Aboriginal artwork that adorns the walls of the rainforest Villas are available for guests to purchase providing perfect memento of a luxury vacation in the Australian forest. The plush king bed is the feature of the rainforest treehouse, and is romantically draped with light white netting. Guests can feel like the King or Queen of the rainforest while luxuriating in the elegant bed. The Rainforest and Spa Villas exude a unique warmth and elegance. The louvered timber shutters, warm timber furniture and cool tiled floors combine to create a premium rainforest retreat. Whilst the Rainforest and Spa Villas are located in the heart of an ancient forest, guests certainly want go wanting for any creature comforts. Each Rainforest and Spa Villa at Daintree Eco Lodge features air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout, a private luxury ensuite bathroom, television, complimentary in-house movies, CD player, telephone, wireless and dial up internet, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini-bar. Enjoy this nature retreat nestled amongst the oldest rainforest in the world while still enjoying all the five star features one would expect of a luxury resort.
Julaymba Restaurant
The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa provides guests with a culinary journey steeped in indigenous history which effortlessly incorporates the pristine natural environment. Julaymba’s internationally acclaimed chefs create a one-of-a-kind dining experience that is completely unique to the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa. To the traditional owners of the land (the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people) Julaymba means ‘Daintree River’. Julaymba hovers above the crystal clear waters of the freshwater lagoon, and guests seated on the spacious balcony terrace can gaze out over the smooth surface of the glistening water while feasting on gourmet rainforest food. Each meal at Julaymba is created with care and features an abundance of local produce including exotic fruits sourced from the region of Queensland, sumptuous tropical reef fish and native produce collected from the Daintree Rainforest including nuts, berries, flowers, leaves and seeds. An abundance of ingredients used to create the gourmet meals at Julaymba restaurant are the foods that indigenous Aboriginals have been eating for eons. This provides guests with an intimate connection with the vast history and culture of the indigenous Australian Aboriginals.
Julaymba Art Gallery
The Julaymba Art Gallery is a cavernous space that features natural timbers and a high cathedral ceiling with walls adorned by traditional indigenous and non-indigenous artwork. All artwork at the Julaymba Art Gallery is available for purchase, and on request a meeting with the artist can be arranged for a deeper insight into the piece of work and the artist’s life. Every piece of artwork at Julaymba Art Gallery is original and sourced from local indigenous and non-indigenous artists. Julaymba Art Gallery provides art classes where guests can create their own Aboriginal-inspired artwork while learning more about the indigenous Australian culture, history, tradition and stories. Julaymba Art Gallery leaves guests with a greater understanding and appreciation of indigenous Australian artwork.
Daintree Lodge and Spa Eco-Ethos
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is a thirty acre property nestled amongst world heritage listed national parks that are home to unique low-land rainforests and an abundance of exotic flora and fauna including the endangered Southern Cassowary. Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is acutely aware of the fragile eco-system they inhabit and as such are committed to sustainable tourism, environmental conservation, biodiversity protection, cultural heritage preservation and intergenerational equity. Eco-tourism is not a buzz word or marketing gimmick at Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa, it is a principle and set of values that goes to the very heart of the nature retreat. Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa has developed ‘best practices’ to ensure the highest possible standards are met such as energy, waste and environmental management procedures. Of special concern to Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is the preservation of the traditional Aboriginal culture, and the indigenous culture and heritage is celebrated in numerous ways at the luxury nature eco-retreat. Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa voluntarily complies with numerous eco-tourism standards worldwide such as standards set by the United Nations, the World Tourism Organisation, the World Conservation Union, the International Eco Tourism Association and the World trade Organisation. Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa’s commitment to eco tourism allows guests the opportunity to experience the pristine environment of the Australian forest while leaving no ecological footprint.
Daintree Spa
The Daintree Spa provides visitors with a unique and holistic mind, body and soul experience that is derived from traditions and practices that date back thousands of years. The Daintree Spa has been termed Wawukarrba by the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people, meaning ‘healing of the spirit’. This is a unique holistic Spa experience that incorporates Spa therapies, naturopathy, shiatsu and yoga and meditation in a pristine rainforest environment. The focal point of the Daintree Spa is the crystal clear waters of the cascading waterfall. As guests are pampered and pleasured by the qualified spa therapists the sounds of the cascading water and cacophony of the birds in the forest canopy provide an idyllic backdrop. All treatments have been developed and approved with the assistance of the Kuku Yalanji people, and are steeped in a tradition and culture that dates back eons.
Spa Products - The Daintree Essentials Spa therapy range of products used at the Daintree Spa are 100% certified organic and are created using only natural, locally sourced products such as spring water, superfine ochre, organic flowers, nuts and seeds that are harvested in an environmentally sustainable and eco-friendly manner. The Daintree Essentials are created to harmonize together to balance the five key elements of earth, fire, water, air and ether. All Daintree Essentials are packaged using only 100% biodegradable and recyclable products. The Daintree Essentials range of Spa products are refreshing, renewing and hydrating. These products nourish the body, mind and spirit and leave guests with a total feeling of well being long after the decadent Spa treatment is over.
Spa Treatments - The range of lavish Spa treatments at the Daintree Spa are guaranteed to leave guests absolutely relaxed and rejuvenated. The Daintree Spa is committed to providing guests with a total sense of well being that will last long after the Spa treatment has ended. The signature Spa treatment – Walbul Walbul Butterfly - is an absolute ‘must do’ and symbolically transforms guests from caterpillars to beautiful butterflies. The divine Spa treatments at Daintree Spa utilize the waterfall and natural environment to create a one of a kind Spa experience that will be remembered forever. Guests can reconnect with nature and their partners during the sensual and romantic couple’s treatments. A variety of holistic treatments are on offer at the Daintree Spa including naturopathy, shiatsu massage and yoga and meditation. Each Spa therapy is preformed by qualified Spa therapists in the most pristine natural environment that provides guests the most unbelievable holiday experience in Tropical North Queensland.
To avoid disappointment it is recommended that guests book their decadent spa treatment in advance. To book visit The Tour Specialists at www.thetourspecialists.com
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa Rainforest Weddings
The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is the ideal location for a beautiful and intimate rainforest wedding. With the majestic old world forest and cascading waterfalls as a backdrop the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa will provide the most memorable location to exchange nuptials. Whilst the wedding can be tailored to individual couples needs, Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa provide three exclusive wedding packages – Nature, Nurture or Culture. The nature wedding package emphasizes the pristine natural environment with the dense green forest and rainforest as the focal point, the nurture package emphasizes decadent luxurious such as gourmet meals and Spa packages while the culture wedding package incorporates traditional indigenous rituals into the wedding ceremony such as smoking ceremonies, an Aboriginal corroboree or the service of an indigenous celebrant. For guests who want a totally private rainforest wedding Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa can be privately hired. The Daintree Resort and Spa offers a spectacularly romantic honeymoon package which incorporates chilled champagne, chocolates, a candle lit dinner for two and a deluxe massage or Spa treatment. Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa provides the most idyllic and memorable location for a rainforest wedding or honeymoon.
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa Experiences
Indigenous Aboriginal culture is a constant thread throughout the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa wilderness experience. Indigenous culture can be experienced through guided rainforest walks that highlight places of significance, demonstrate the range of traditional bush medicines and the traditional life, culture and history of the earliest custodians of the exotic land. Aboriginal culture can be experienced in one of the many Aboriginal-inspired luxury spa treatments, the array of art and cultural workshops, the Aboriginal influence in the gourmet modern cuisine served at Julaymba restaurant and wedding packages that feature indigenous inspiration.
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa features a refreshing undercover saltwater swimming pool and sun deck, the perfect location to laze away the balmy tropical days. Bird watchers will be in paradise as they are treated to the spectacle of an abundance of exotic tropical rainforest birds. The Daintree Rainforest is home to 430 recorded species of bird that sweep and soar through the canopy of the lush green foliage or dwell amongst the dense forest floor. Nature lovers will have the opportunity to witness Tree Kangaroos, Spotted-Tail Quolls, Daintree River Ringtail Possums or the Musky-rat Kangaroo in their pristine natural habitat. The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa provides the most relaxing and rewarding nature experience in Australia, and the holiday can be tailored to each individual guests needs.
The Daintree Rainforest
The landscape of the Daintree landscape began to form under the ocean around 400 million years ago when Australia was still part of the super-continent Gondwana. The Daintree Rainforest is world heritage listed and is the oldest surviving rainforest in the world – approximately 135 million years old. The Daintree Rainforest covers over 1,200 square kilometers and boasts the most unique tropical forest in the world. An array of primitive plants and animals that have survived millions of years call the Daintree home. The Daintree Rainforest is home to an abundance of flora, and two hectares of the Daintree is home to more species of tree than the entire region of North America or Europe combined. Many of the plants that are prevalent in the Daintree are endemic to Tropical North Queensland, or are close extinction in other parts of the globe. The range of animals that call the Daintree Rainforest home are vast and varied, the most common of which include tree kangaroos, possums and quolls.
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa Location
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is located 90 minutes north of Cairns International Airport and 40 minutes north of Port Douglas. To hire a rental car please click here. The drive from Cairns to the Daintree has been voted one of Australia’s top ten scenic drives and features exotic tropical palm fringed beaches, rugged mountainous coastline, hidden coves, and stark sugar fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is located 3 km south of the Daintree Village, and is the only lodge positioned on the Daintree River. The Daintree Village boasts a unique ambiance and is home to an eclectic range of shops and cafes. Eliza’s Rainforest Gallery boasts a charming array of handmade pottery pixies, elves and dwarfs set amongst the quaintest country garden, and the Daintree Timber Museum and Gallery features globally acclaimed pieces of art and woodwork. The Daintree region features a range of culinary delights such as the Daintree Tree House Restaurant. The longest established restaurant in the Daintree region, the Daintree Tree House Restaurant boasts the finest rainforest food in all of Tropical North Queensland.
There are a plethora of things to do and see while holidaying at the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa. Go horse riding along the sensational white sands of Wonga Beach or take a river cruise and spot the majestic Estuarine crocodiles in their natural habitat. Take a guided rainforest walk or explore the Amazonian jungle at your own leisure. Port Douglas, located a short 40 minutes away, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore this aquatic wonderland in the calmest, warmest tropical waters in the world. Tropical North Queensland is the most exotic and unique holiday destination boasting a plethora of activities that will satisfy even the most discerning traveller. The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa provides the perfect base for a Tropical North Queensland adventure.
At one with nature with a strong link to ancient cultures, Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa provides a rainforest experience like no other.
Julaymba Restaurant at the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa
Decadent spa treatments in natural surrounds
The pristine natural environment at Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa
- Check in:
- 2:00pm
- Check out:
- 10:00am
Accommodation Facilities
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa Accommodation Features: 15 Villas – 5 Rainforest Villas, 10 Spa Villas, king size beds, fully micro screened balcony, en-suite bathroom, television, CD player, free in-house movies, original Aboriginal art available for purchase, tea & coffee making facilities, mini-bar, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning & ceiling fan, wireless & dial up internet access - due to the amount of foliage, wireless internet not available in some of the rooms and each Spa Villa features a Jacuzzi on the screened balcony.
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa Facilities: Julaymba Restaurant, Julaymba Art Gallery, The Daintree Day Spa – Wawukarrba, large undercover saltwater swimming pool and sun deck and wedding packages. The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is nestled on the river on the heart of the world heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.
For car hire please visit The Tour Specialists at www.thetourspecialists.com
