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Daintree Ecolodge
Daintree, Queensland, Australia · Independent · Core Luxury
Fifteen bayan treehouse villas in the Daintree since 1992, a 180-million-year-old rainforest, run in partnership with the Kuku Yalanji people and Rainforest Rescue. Intrepid Travel bought the lodge in 2023. A private waterfall and swimming hole sit on the land; Julaymba cooks local produce. World Travel Awards named it Oceania's Leading Green Hotel for 2025.
- 15 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Neighborhood: Daintree Village
- Rooms from 495 sq ft (46 m²)
About Daintree Ecolodge
- Opened 1992 in the UNESCO-listed Daintree; 15 treehouse villas; acquired by Intrepid Travel in 2023.
- Operates in partnership with the Kuku Yalanji people and Rainforest Rescue.
- Private on-site waterfall and swimming hole; Indigenous-guided Ngadiku Dreamtime Walks.
- Entry-level rooms start at 495 sq ft (46 m²).
History
Established in 1992 and acquired by Intrepid Travel in 2023, the lodge is a pioneer of sustainable tourism within the 180-million-year-old Daintree Rainforest. The property operates in partnership with the local Kuku Yalanji people and Rainforest Rescue to preserve the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ecosystem. It features 15 boutique villas designed to minimize environmental impact while providing immersive nature experiences.
The setting
12 km from Daintree Wild Zoo. 20 km from Daintree Discovery Centre.
Restaurants and bars
- Julaymba Restaurant — Restaurant · Contemporary Australian
- Lodge — Restaurant
Experiences
- Daintree Wellness Spa — Treatments inspired by the healing properties of Australian native botanical ingredients.
- Natural waterhole — Swimming waterhole in the rainforest, up to 2.5 m deep at highest levels; may close if water is low or unsafe after rain.
- Dedicated rainforest walks — Rainforest walks offered by the lodge.
- Offsite tours and adventures — Reception can help choose from a selection of offsite tours and adventures.
- Private dining experience — Private dining experience offered by the lodge.
- Picnic and Indulgence hampers — In-room hampers of local produce: Picnic Hamper $135 for two; Indulgence Hamper $140 for two with sparkling wine.
Amenities
- Julaymba Restaurant & Bar serving seasonal local produce
- Daintree Wellness Spa featuring native botanical treatments
- Private on-site waterfall and natural swimming waterhole
- Undercover swimming pool and fitness room
- Eco-friendly 'bayan' treehouse villas with screened balconies
- Access to Indigenous-guided Ngadiku Dreamtime Walks
- Hot tub
Awards
- Oceania's Leading Green Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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