"Following the devastating wildfires of 2020, Silky Oaks Lodge reopened in December 2021 with lodging that includes 40 luxury tree houses. Sitting on 80 forested acres next to the rain forest in Tropical North Queensland, the recently reimagined Silky Oaks Lodge is an eco-conscious retreat for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of the world’s oldest forest and Indigenous cultures. The 40 guest rooms include tree-house suites with outdoor stone tubs and double hammocks; the open-air restaurant and bar serves coconut waffles and three-course lunches against a soundtrack of cicadas and a flowing river. Aboriginal-owned tour operator Walkabout Cultural Adventures leads the way in learning about ancient medicinal plants and spotting vibrant wildlife. From $852." - Laura Dannen Redman, Jennifer Flowers, Krisanne Fordham
