Stay IN THE HEART OF THE DAINTREE RAINFOREST
Relax and immerse in the amazing UNESCO listed World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. Daintree Siesta is a space where you and your family can relax, unwind, connect with each other and nature while treading lightly in a peaceful and awe-inspiring environment.
Camping & Caravanning
Daintree Rainforest Camping
Cabin Accommodation
Air-Conditioned Cabins
On-site
Restaurant
Licenced Tropical Outdoor Restaurant
Slow Travel
Spend some time slowing down in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest at Daintree Siesta. Stay a little longer and explore at your own pace. The Daintree is best experienced slowly- giving you time to truly immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and serenity of this remarkable World Heritage rainforest.
Why stay with us
No sardine-style accommodation or camping
We don’t want our guests to feel packed in - either in our rainforest caravan park/campground or motel-style accommodation. Enjoy the space and peaceful surrounds of the Daintree Rainforest.
Cosy comfort in the Daintree Rainforest
Our cosy rainforest rooms are ideal for you to switch off and relax. The motel-style accommodation comes with the basics you need and air-conditioning to keep you cool on balmy tropical evenings.
Enjoy the adventure & immerse in nature
Staying with us is about being in and experiencing the Daintree Rainforest – albeit with some creature comforts including our soon to be launched pool amidst the trees - and the awe-inspiring natural beauty that can be found here.
Enjoy exploring our on-site rainforest WALKING TRACKS
Our guest exclusive on-site rainforest tracks provide the opportunity to view ancient flora and vulnerable and endangered fauna endemic to the area without the crowds.
Take the time to connect with yourself & others
Our shared campfires & Daintree Rainforest discoveries are ideal for meeting other guests & sharing stories. Enjoy switching off & enjoy your break from the hustle and bustle of regular life.
Ideal for groups and travelling workers
Our facilities are ideal for nature-focused group gatherings including extended & intergenerational family, school & tour groups. With flexible accommodation & restaurant options to suit all.
Campfire Stories
What our guests say about Daintree Siesta
Our Journey
Welcome to our home - Daintree Siesta
– and your home whilst staying in the oldest rainforest in the world!
Our family – Bruno, Tamara, Nicolas, Natasha and husky, Opi, moved here at the end of 2021 as part of the COVID tree changers movement although our slow journey to this change started a few years earlier. More about us.
We would love to share this amazing place in the UNESCO listed World Heritage Daintree Rainforest with you as you stay in either our cosy rainforest campground – suitable for caravans, tents, swags, campervans and motorhomes – or our comfortable motel-style air-conditioned cabins.
Our Philosophy
Daintree Siesta
Inclusion & Accessibility
Providing a range of accommodation options so everyone can experience a holiday in the Daintree Rainforest in line with their budget. Have a chat about your needs and we will do our best to assist you plan and enjoy a Daintree Rainforest holiday.
Environment
Appreciation of the UNESCO world Heritage listed environment in which we work including working with the Wet tropics Management Authority as a community representative. Staff complete the Wet Tropics Ambassador program and undertake local environmental experiences. Have a chat if you would like to incorporate these elements into your holiday.
Community
The north of the river Daintree community is small and complex, but one uniting factor is that those who live here love the place they live in. Find out more on what makes our community different.
Giving Back
We support a number of local initiatives. For every booking we give to Daintree Life, a local organisation which provides tree planting and revegetation services in the Daintree Coast region while seeds gathered on our walking tracks are propagated at the Rainforest Rescue nursery for local revegetation projects.
Your Rainforest Escape Starts Here
Your Daintree adventure begins here. From peaceful mornings surrounded by birdsong to evenings beneath a canopy of stars, there’s no better place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Check availability for your preferred dates and let Daintree Siesta be your base for exploring one of the world’s oldest living rainforests.