Silky Oaks Lodge, P&O Australian Resorts� luxury wilderness lodge in the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, is now giving its guests the chance to experience a new tour with unequalled access into world�s oldest living rainforest via the previously restricted Black Mountain Road.

The half-day 4WD interpretative tour, run by specialist operator, Australian Wilderness Experience, includes travel on the Kuranda Skyrail, providing a birds-eye view over the rainforest canopy, plus guided walks at Red Peak and Barron Falls Stations.

By travelling on the restricted Black Mountain Road, Silky Oaks Lodge guests are given unequalled access to pristine natural bushland and rainforest areas. The personalised tour, which is for a maximum of just four persons, includes commentary on the history and ecology of the rainforest and its native fruits, ferns, flowers, butterflies, birds and animals.

The Kuranda Skyrail via Black Mountain Road tour is AUD$140 (approx �50) per person and can easily be included in a stay at Silky Oaks Lodge. Three-night packages including accommodation in a private Treehouse, tropical breakfast and daily four course dinner is priced from AUD $960 (approx �340) per person. This package also includes a Daintree River and Cape Tribulation day trip or a cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef (offer valid until March 2003).

For further information contact P&O Australian Resorts on tel: 020 7805 3875 or visit www.poresorts.com. Bookings can also be made through most Australian specialist tour operators. -Ends- Media enquiries: Susie de Carteret/Natasha Earl McCluskey & Associates Tel: 020 8237 7979 Email: Susie@mccluskey.co.uk

P&O Australian Resorts offers premium nature based holiday experiences in some of Australia�s most spectacular locations. Each property within the Australia�s Natural Treasures portfolio is a unique window to one of Australia�s World Heritage Listed areas and offers a range of quality soft adventure experiences in an individual, relaxed and professional style. P&O Australian Resorts include: Bedarra Island, Brampton Island, Cradle Mountain Lodge, Dunk Island, Heron Island, Lizard Island and Silky Oaks Lodge.