First the adventure of driving up the driveway is always fun and then when you reach the top you are met with gorgeous balinese inspired huts looking out over the canopy of trees to the wetlands.Carmen greets you as though you have known her forever and you will instantly fall in love with her and her passion for the rainforest,people,... More

We spent three wonderful nights at Cockatoo Hill Retreat. Each of the four tree houses has amazing views of an endless rainforest canopy with a view of a sandy beach in the distance. Coming from the city, this is a perfect getaway to relax in a majestic rainforest and waking up to the sounds of the rainforest every morning was... More

There are only four treetop rooms which have views to the Pacific Ocean. Carmen, the owner lives on the premises and is always available for questions and suggestions. there is a lovely swimming pool and excellent breakfast with homemade jams. The Cape Tribulation area has many free boardwalks and trails. Daintree Village is a different location and does not offer... More

We spent three nights here, and words can't describe the beauty of this location. Owner Carmen has so much knowledge of the local area and gave us directions to all the 'must see' sites in the Daintree. Breakfast was included in our rate every morning. We had organic cereals, fresh fruit salad, toasts and muffins with home made jams. I... More

My wife and I stayed in one of the tree houses for two nights. Everything was first rate. Carmen's knowledge and enthusiasm for the area was infectious. My only gripe was a lack of A/C and the overabundance of mosquitoes - both typical of the region. More

The location of this property is absolutely stunning. The 4 tree houses are perched on the edge of pristine rainforest with stunning views out across the valley to the coral sea. Waking to the sounds of the rainforest and watching the sunrise across the sea and the forest canopy is something that we will never forget. The tree houses are... More

We arrived at the riverside retreat for our week stay and were overwhelmed with the beauty of the location. The pictures really don't do justice to the surrounding rainforest and the crystal clear creek pool a few steps away. The decor and beautiful flower arrangements really made us feel comfortable and relaxed during our stay. Carmen was the icing on... More

Cookatoo Hill retreat is a stunning, exclusive establishment with beautiful views and well appointed, clean cabins. You really feel one with nature. Carmen was a friendly, knowledgeable hostess who helped arrange excursions and educated us about the local area including plants and animals. Breakfast was delicious - fresh, local tropical fruits and homemade croissants and jam. While there check out... More

We stayed at Cockatoo Hill in October whist we were showing a friend from Melbourne around the Daintree. The experience was absolutely delightful. This is a beautiful place in every sense and the view of sunrise from our rooms was so special. Our room was very clean and comfortable and the bed is such a gorgeous feature of the room.... More