Is the Silky Oaks a good choice? It seems pretty expensive but if it is worth it I would consider. Is the location ok or is it too far from Port Douglas? Thanks for your help in advance.

it is far from PD if you don't hav a car--adn is expensive--it might be best just to go for lunch

We stayed there this past October and really liked it. Great food. Unique property.

I will be staying at Silky Oaks in mid july, will let you know. when are you going? We are renting a car in Cairns and driving up to Silky Oaks.

I know that Tauck Tours stays there and thats usually a pretty good endorsement.

Loved the place two years ago (it was being renovated at the time). They may have a van that goes into Prt Douglas but the advantage of staying at Silky is being enveloped by the rainforest experience. You can also take a great tour to Daintree from there as well as go out to the reef ( we did that from Port Douglas not from Silky). If you want/need to be in the center of activity, it is not the place for you. FYI, Abercrombie and Kent tours also stay there.