Handcrafted home and boutique cabins set on a rare exotic fruit orchard in the heart of Cape Tribulation in the Daintree rainforest

Photography by Diana Scalfati Artwork by Avrille Burrows

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Wildwood is set on 15 acres of private World Heritage rainforest and just 10 minutes walk from Cape Tribulation beach and amenities. There is acres of space for guests to meander through the rainforest, explore the orchard, relax in hammocks and listen to the beautiful wildlife.

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accommodation

Wildwood caters for 2 to 12 guests and provides a choice of eco-friendly Daintree rainforest accommodation ideal for couples, families and larger groups looking to relax and recharge. It has a large two-bedroom house with private swimming pool and adjoining one-bedroom garden apartment, plus two self-contained cabins set 60m apart to allow you plenty of privacy and peace during your stay in the rainforest.

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Wildwood has a large orchard with over 800 rare and exotic fruit trees where guests can explore and enjoy the fruit - mangosteen, soursop, jaboticaba, rambutan, rollinia and many more. The orchards and gardens are frequently visited by countless birds, frogs, bats and butterflies....and if you are lucky a cassowary.

"Our stay at Wildwood, deep in the rainforest is one we will shall never forget.  Waking up to the sounds of the forest was absolutely magical." Sara, New Zealand

 

Wildwood has two handcrafted timber cabins which overlook the freshwater creek and Daintree World Heritage listed rainforest.  Guests can relax on the verandah listening to the birds, frogs and forest calls while watching the butterflies dance on the rainforest flowers. It’s magic.

The cabins are designed to catch the forest breeze and remain cool at night.  They are comfortably furnished to a high standard with high lofted ceilings, queen size bed, futon sofa bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, kitchenette, ceiling fans, single ring gas top, bbq, fire pit and large verandah with dining table and chairs. They are fully screened to keep out mosquitoes.

The cabins are fully equipped with all cooking equipment and crockery and are well stocked with basic provisions such as salt, pepper, oil, mosquito coils and tea lights.

The creek is just 3 metres from the cabin and runs seasonally with the rains.  After a downpour there are several swimming holes which guests can enjoy.

The cabins are ideal for couples, honeymooners or families with young children.  They comfortably accommodate two adults or a family of four with young children (under 10).  

 

 
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"Wildwood was beyond our expectations.  A truly amazing, magical place surrounded by nature."  Carl, England

 

Wildwood House is ideal for families or friends to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and completely unwind in the very heart of the Daintree rainforest. There is plenty to entertain children of all ages, from the new swimming pool to our trampoline and table tennis area, while parents relax and immerse themselves in the natural beauty all around. Cook outside, discover the unique flora and fauna and enjoy a moonlit dip in our beautiful pool!

Wildwood accommodates 4-6 guests with views of the gardens and rainforest from every room.  The house is furnished with handmade Balinese furniture and offers a master bedroom with king-sized bed and large en suite bathroom with shower and roll top bath. It has a study (with comfortable sofa bed which acts as a second, open plan bedroom) while an adjoining garden apartment with king-sized bed (or two king singles), en suite bathroom and large verandah with recliners is also available for guests.

The house provides a modern kitchen, large lounge with fireplace, HDTV and music centre, and two huge verandahs with Balinese daybeds, recliners and handmade wooden furniture so you can really make the most of living in the jungle. There is also a large gazebo with a bbq, handmade dining table, daybed and hammocks which make the perfect spot to relax, listen to the birds and watch the butterflies.

Guests can cook on an open fire under the stars with our fire pit with landscaped gardens, benches and table just a few metres from the house. We added the private swimming pool in early 2021, the perfect spot for cooling off, especially at night, and we now also have a trampoline, table tennis and basketball. Everything you need for the perfect family break is right here!

In the surrounding area, there's so much to enjoy, from fruit picking in our orchard and discovering tasty treats you may not have even heard of, to exploring the Great Barrier Reef, cooling off in the creek or hunting for bugs. For rainy days there is a large library of DVDs and books, as well as TV, wi-fi and landline. We now have mobile phone coverage in Cape Tribulation but there is still the option to switch off and enjoy the experience of escaping from the rest of the world!

We generate our own energy from solar panels and harvest rainwater to minimise our carbon footprint, and encourage guests to do the same: we ask guests to keep use of electronic devices to a minimum and items like hairdryers and hair straighteners are sadly not permitted.

 
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