Settle in, slow down and enjoy a comfortable stay surrounded by the beauty of the Daintree Rainforest
Our family-owned haven offers rainforest camping, cosy accommodation, relaxed outdoor dining and a unique forest bathing experience to reconnect with nature.
Stay a little longer, explore at your own pace, enjoy our private walking tracks and discover what makes the Daintree so special.
Slow Travel in the Daintree Rainforest
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
Enjoy room to slow down and unwind, with plenty of space across our rainforest campground and cosy accommodation to relax in the peaceful surrounds of the Daintree Rainforest.
Cosy comfort in the Daintree Rainforest
Our rainforest rooms are a comfortable place to switch off and relax. Our Daintree accommodation has all the essentials you need for a comfortable stay 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 – with a few creature comforts along the way, including our ‘Croc’ rainforest float pool nestled amongst the trees. Slow down, cool off and soak up the awe-inspiring natural beauty all around you.
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’d love to share this special place in the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest with you. Slow down and settle in with a stay at our rainforest campground, with spacious sites for caravans, tents, swags, campervans and motorhomes, or enjoy the comfort of our air-conditioned accommodation.
While you’re here, enjoy a relaxed meal at our on-site restaurant, take time to explore our private rainforest tracks, or experience the Daintree more deeply on our Rainforest Connections Forest Therapy Walk — a guided, slow and sensory journey designed to help you pause, notice and connect with the rainforest around you.
Stay a little longer, slow down and experience more of the Daintree Rainforest.
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
At Daintree Siesta, we’re proud to support local initiatives, community groups and environmental projects that help protect the Daintree Rainforest and the place we call home. Helping care for this special part of the world for generations to come.
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.