Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa
Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa
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20 Daintree Road Daintree 4873 QLD |
      
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Visualize wandering through the world?s oldest rainforest The Daintree ? 65 million years older than the Amazon. Feel the warmth of the tropics on your skin; hear the deep echo of the Wompoo Fruit Dove from the canopy above. Become immersed in nature; gain a new appreciation for the abundant flora and fauna around you. Let local Aboriginal guides share knowledge about the plants and animals that the Kuku Yalanji people have been using as medicines & foods, in daily life for 70,000 years. Join us now between two World Heritage Areas, the Rainforests of the Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Ideal Base to Explore the Region...
Wind your way through ancient and rare vegetation, tropical and exotic fruits, to discover the property's own pristine waterfall.
Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa offers self guided walks free of charge. Guests can also choose from tailor made tours including dawn and dusk river cruises, Aboriginal cultural tours and experiences, day trips for snorkeling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef as well as an array of birdwatching, fishing, bush walks, horseriding and thrilling 4WD safaris.
Cruise the majestic Daintree River, experience the ambiance as dusk settles and you witness the transition from day-time to nocturnal habitat. Watch the entire environment change, the effect is inspiring, ancient, exciting, and yet peaceful.
Bird Watchers Paradise
The Daintree Rainforest contains 430 species of birds (over half the bird population of Australia). Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is renowned locally as the "Jewel of the Rainforest" for birdwatching. 135 species have been recorded in the boundaries of Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa (that's one eighth of Australia's total species!)? we invite you to add any new sightings. The region is a birdwatchers paradise.
The Daintree Valley contains 225 recorded species. On an early morning birdwatching
cruise on the Daintree River, view up to 50 species of birds in a single cruise
including the rare Pacific Swallow, Great Billed Heron, Black Bittern, Little Tern and
Beach Stone Curlew. Half and full day birdwatching safaris throughout the Daintree and adjacent regions.
Fishing Haven
Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is the only resort adjacent to the majestic Daintree River. In the river itself, 200 species of fish and 70 species of crustaceans have been recorded, including the legendary Barramundi. The Lodge is only minutes drive from pristine coral sand beaches and within
easy access to the Reef for personalised fishing excursions. Popular activities are Fly and Barramundi Fishing trips - either "one on one" or small group experiences - half day or full day. Deep Sea and Reef fishing is easily arranged with selected operators. At the end of the day our hefs
will cook your catch any way you like it? yummy!
Other Day Trips
4WD Safaris
Reef Trips
Horseriding
Aboriginal Art & Cultural Workshops
Julay Binalbu
Ever been fascinated by the world's oldest human race? Take part in casual open discussions where you hear stories from the past and learn important cultural differences. Learn from an Indigenous teacher the art to traditional artifact making, Aboriginal story telling through painting or perhaps giving a didgeridoo a go! Includes all necessary equipment to create your very own "master piece".
Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa?s Aboriginal Expedition exposes visitors to the wonders of Australia?s unique coastal Aboriginal communities, an ancient people in harmony with nature, tackling the challenges of the 21st Century.
Visits to the coloured sands, fishing, exploring, spear making, hunting and traditional techniques from Aboriginal culture are available from Elim Beach
One of the "must do" experiences while staying at Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is to enjoy the dining experience at Julaymba Restaurant & Gallery. The expertise of our internationally acclaimed Chefs will have you surrendering to what many state is the true Australia tropical gourmet cuisine. In keeping with the tradition of Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa and in consultation with the local Aboriginal Kuku Yalanji people the menu has been carefully designed to balance the multicultural tastes of cosmopolitan Australia. Incorporating an abundance of unique and exotic sundrenched Queensland fruits, tropical reef fish and local produce with native and indigenous nuts, berries, flowers, leaves and seeds from the property and thus infusing the worlds oldest living rainforest and with an understanding of the Aboriginal Dreamtime.
