Looking for the best places for glamping in NSW? Glamping is the ultimate way to enjoy a romantic getaway in nature with someone special without all the downsides of camping. With fabulous views, ensuites and luxury bedding, glamping is the perfect escape from real life.

Glamping offers the opportunity to disconnect from the world, reconnect with nature and feel life really slow down.

With the stars above and a cosy firepit to sit around with perhaps a glass of wine, glamping is the ultimate getaway. 

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Where can I go glamping in NSW?

There are plenty of fabulous glamping opportunities in NSW. Mudgee offers Sierra Escape and Evamor Valley, while Turon Gates is also located in the beautiful western slopes of NSW.

On the stunning NSW South Coast you can find Currajong Retreat,The Cove Glamping, Cicada Luxury Glamping near Kiama, Paperbark Camp at Jervis Bay, and Tanja Lagoon Camp between Tathra and Bermagui. 

Head north to experience Myall Lakes Glamping near Forster and at Byron Bay, try Silk Pavilions.

And if you really want to luxe out, check out the amazing Sangoma Luxury Glamping Tent Suites in the Blue Mountains area.

Our tip? Book well head, particularly for weekends and summer holidays, as these glamping getaways are understandably very popular. An even better idea is to try for a midweek getaway – you may even get the place to yourself!

Browse the great selection below or check more glamping options in NSW here. And as usual, you won’t be charged a service fee through Green Getaways, saving you serious money.

Turon Gates

Turon Gates Mountain Retreat is located on 2,400 hectares of unspoilt bushland – including a gurgling stretch of the Turon River.

The stunning solar-powered tents are all about indulgence, with king-size beds, a sitting room, log fire and en-suite, and a deck with barbecue and fire pit.

Each of the six adults only glamping tents feature neutral teak and canvas interiors, a sumptuous four-poster bed, a deep two-person bath and a fireplace.

Each tent has a large outdoor deck with comfortable day loungers overlooking the clear stream running through the property. The tents are fully insulated and have window coverings that unroll for extra breeze and views – perfect for a glamping escape in NSW.

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Evamor Valley

Evamor Valley in central west NSW, is a magical place to unwind and recharge. The glamping tents are set on an 80-acre farm property alongside Mudgee’s Cudgegong River.

Owners Chad and Charmaine purchased Evamor Valley in 2016, after falling in love with the Tinja Lane property, its history and its close proximity to Mudgee and wonderful wineries. The couple and their two daughters quickly set about restoring the farm to its former glory, in order to share their beloved part of the world with visitors. The vision for Evamor Valley was born soon after – a truly immersive accommodation experience, with luxuriously designed eco-tents, set amongst the beauty of the natural landscape.

While away the hours enjoying a self-guided walk, relaxing by the fire pit, sipping on sunset drinks on your private deck, picnicking on the jetty, or simply cosying up in your plush king bed and taking in the bushland views.

There are six glamping eco tents, which are spaced well apart from each other. Each safari tent has their own verandah with leather comfy chairs and dining benches, fire pits and barbecues, and there is also a larger communal fire pit is closer to the dam.

Evamor’s attention-to-detail and convenient location near the wonderful town of Mudgee makes Evamor Valley a perfect romantic glamping getaway. The commitment to total luxury is well-deserving of its five-star status, a bronze award at the 2022 NSW Tourism Awards, as well as numerous outstanding reviews.

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Tanja Lagoon Camp

Tanja Lagoon Camp is a small-scale boutique glamping experience which suits the peaceful setting and allows visitors to enjoy their personal space amongst the abundant wildlife of the beautiful NSW South Coast.  Located between Tathra and Bermagui and surrounded by Mimosa Rocks National Park, the glamping safari camp sits on the fringes of a coastal lagoon and is a short walk to stunning Middle Beach.

Tanja Lagoon Camp features four luxury self-contained safari tents, two exquisite eco-cabins and a versatile meeting place for groups.

The safari tents and eco-cabins are designed to have minimal footprint on their environment and allow you to co-exist with the nature that surrounds you.

Each eco-cabin and safari tent features a handcrafted queen size bed, spacious en-suite bathroom, full kitchen, gas barbecue, a large private deck overlooking native bushland and lagoon, a lounge area with sofa, writing desk and a heater for the cooler months. Two of the rooms have accessible features including step free ramp access and large entrances, roll in shower with seat options and ample wheelchair rotation space.

The new accessible ‘meeting place’includes a new reception area, guest laundry facilities, commercial kitchen, spacious dining, lounge and workshop area, a large outdoor deck and additional amenities. Available for hire and exclusive camp use.

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Wilderluxe Glamping Lake Keepit

Wilderluxe Lake Keepit is a premium glamping experience in NSW Big Sky Country, just 40-minutes’ drive from Tamworth airport and 30 minutes from Gunnedah.

Discover a majestic country escape bordered by The Great Dividing Range, overlooking breathtaking Lake Keepit. One of the key features of Wilderluxe Lake Keepit is its flexibility and the freedom it offers guests to curate their own unique getaway, with an array of activities to suit every mood and interest.

Whether seeking a couple’s getaway, an unforgettable escape with friends, or an exclusive retreat to book-out with your group, Wilderluxe is an unparalleled experience.

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Wilderluxe Lake Keepit stands as a pivotal element of a $4 million regional tourism initiative that highlights one of North-West New South Wales’ most extraordinary yet often overlooked treasures: its vast, starry skies and untouched natural beauty.

Supported by the NSW Government and Crown Lands, this innovative project seeks to enhance regional tourism while providing a unique and intimate glamping experience.

However, this destination is more than just a place to stay—it invites you on an exploration of the landscape’s essence. Guests can savor the enchanting “Big Sky Dreaming” dinner, followed by a mesmerizing night-sky storytelling session that intertwines Aboriginal and Western astronomy, guided by the esteemed local elder Uncle Len Waters. By merging adventure with luxury, Wilderluxe transforms outdoor travel for Reflections Holidays, meeting the growing demand for high-end, nature-immersive retreats.

Sustainability Benefits of Glamping

There are many sustainable and environmental benefits of opting for glamping accommodation. Probably the best is the fact that a glamping tent can be placed lightly on the earth without any large infrastructure. It can also ultimately be removed and much of it recycled, without damaging the area where it was built.

Glamping helps us all to reconnect to our environment as we experience the opportunity to look into the night sky and observe the stars, or watch the local wildlife. Being close to our environment helps us to be more aware of nature and appreciate and protect it more.

Glamping properties often use renewable energy sources for their sites, such as solar power, water generators or wind turbines. The added benefit for the guest is the ability to stay in accommodations that may be off-the-beaten-track without having to sacrifice modern conveniences.

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Glamping remains as popular as ever in Australia, however dome accommodation is fast becoming the latest trend in nature-based accommodation.

Domes look amazingly futuristic and innovative. They certainly bring a whole new meaning to the concept of ditching your “usual four walls”.

But you may be surprised to find that they also have many other remarkable features and benefits, making staying in a dome both a fascinating and a surprisingly sustainable accommodation option.

What is a Geodesic Dome?

According to the New Yorker magazine, the geodesic dome has been recognized as the strongest, lightest, and most efficient means of enclosing space yet devised by man.

Geodesic domes are the upper portion of geodesic spheres. They are composed of a framework of triangles in a polyhedron pattern. The structures are named for geodesics and are based upon geometric shapes such as icosahedrons, octahedrons or tetrahedrons. (Remember those geometry lessons at school?)

History

In 1947, the American architect and visionary Richard Buckminster Fuller produced the design that made him famous—the geodesic dome whose basic, patented formula comes straight from nature’s geometry.

Fuller discovered that if a spherical structure was created from triangles, it would have unparalleled strength.

 “I think all nature’s structuring, associating, and patterning must be based on triangles, because there is no structural validity otherwise.’ This is nature’s basic structure, and it is modellable.” (Fuller)

Aerodynamics of a Dome

The aerodynamics of a dome mean they can withstand the elements in a way no other structure can. Unlike tents and marquees, geodesic domes are exceptionally resistant to strong winds. Because of their shape, wind flows over the top of a dome preventing it from being blown over. The fact that they are used in harsh environments like Antartica are a testament to their strength.

Sustainability Benefits

There are many sustainable and environmental benefits of opting for accommodation in a geodesic dome.

The volume-to-surface ratio of most domes means they occupy significantly less space than traditional buildings. This in turn reduces running costs and minimizes the energy consumption used by the dome.

The design of a geodesic dome ensures continuous airflow and it is much easier to maintain a regular temperature. Many domes are equipped with large, open windows to capture the sunlight and lessen their environmental footprint by minimizing the need for additional light sources and energy consumption.

The components used in geodesic dome accommodation can even be recyclable and waste is kept to a minimum. The latest recyclable designs also benefit from components designed with insulation in mind, minimizing the energy loss from each dome.

Where can I stay in a Dome in Australia?

While staying in a dome, you can fall asleep watching the moon rise, listen to music in unique acoustic surrounds and see the world from a totally new perspective. So why not make your next glamping stay a few nights in a dome? Check out some of Australia’s best glamping domes below.

Hideaway Domes

The striking geodesic dome at Hideaway Domes provides a truly deluxe escape, offering all the modern comfort that you would expect in a luxury cottage  as well as the added benefit of minimising your carbon footprint.

Set amongst a beautiful backdrop of natural Australian bushland, Hideaway Domes is located on ‘Belbourie’, a beautifully undulating 1000-acre property, only 15 minutes’ drive from the gorgeous inland NSW town of Mudgee.

This is the kind of escape that allows you to do as little or as much as you like. Immerse yourself in eco-friendly luxury and enjoy the outdoor fire pit under the stars as you disengage from the everyday in this stunning dome glamping accommodation.

The owners are passionate about sustainability and chose a geodesic dome because it casts a minimal footprint on the environment, whilst still providing our guests with a unique, indulgent, and comfortable stay.

In keeping with eco sustainability, each dome is supplied with its own rainwater tank for showering and kitchen use.All your dome needs are  run on solar power, with ample power for lighting, water heating and cooling/heating needs. The toilets are managed through a sensitive water treatment system, ready for recycling the water back into the paddock and is another example of their commitment to the environment.

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Domescapes in the Vines

The quality engineering of Domescapes in the Vines provides guest warmth and comfort, in any weather. The six metre domes are engineered to withstand the harshest Tasmanian winters and are also designed to cater for the intensity of the summer sun. Each highly energy efficient dome comes built in with a solar vent, the fully double insulated domes offer maximum year-round comfort.

While 25% of the dome is a clear, star-gazing sky window, they each come with block-out screening curtains for guest privacy.

Domescapes in the Vines is located up the Tamar River, 25 minutes from Launceston, in the heart of the wine-growing region.

The beautifully crafted geodesic domes, are complete with their own ensuite, star-gazing sky windows, insulated walls and heating. Fine wines and local Tasmanian produce can be organised to ensure guests and friends can escape the stress of everyday life and soak up the wonderful Tasmanian wilderness and delights without sacrificing home comforts.

Domescapes is a collaboration between four passionate minds – a creative director, a musical event coordinator, an owner of an energy efficiency business and a renewable energy electrician.

Every member of the team enjoys experiencing Tasmania in different ways. From their often passionate discussions, Domescapes was born – something they felt could enjoy and share. All four team members have a deep understanding that what Tassie has to offer is precious and needs to be cared for, and catering for the growing number of visitors should be carefully considered and planned.

With this in mind, they evolved Domescapes, where each glamping dome and site has a minimal footprint and environmental impact but is accessible enough for all to enjoy.

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What is a Bubbletent?

Just like the name suggests, bubble tents are round on top like a dome, and sit on a flat surface like a deck. You are literally staying inside of a clear inflatable ball.

Staying in a bubbletent feels like you’re inside an inflatable dome – kind of like a bouncy castle but without the bounce.

The bubbles are made from an opaque white vinyl on the bottom so you can maximize privacy, with a transparent, clear vinyl on top so you can maximize your exposure to the night sky. A fan keeps the bubbles inflated. The structures have a tunnel coming in and out and a pressurised chamber including an air-lock to keep them inflated and seal the warm or cool air inside.

Mirumiru Bubbletents

Mirumiru Bubbletents is an off-grid glamping resort located on a small family-owned farm in Tenterfield, New England – located 30 minutes from the Queensland border in Northern NSW. Tenterfield is surrounded by spectacular rural landscapes and seven national parks. Tenterfield and its mysterious granite boulders once provided cover for bush rangers in days gone by. In homage to this history, Mirumiru Bubbletents are named after the colourful characters that roamed the Great Dividing Range and beyond, such as Mary Ann Bugg, Captain Thunderbolt and Captain Moonlite.

Classified as a bubbletent, rather than a geodesic dome, each Bubbletent is designed to deliver a stylish yet environmentally conscious stay under the stars.  Cocooned in your own off-grid Bubbletent, guests can explore their dedicated campsite and bush tucker gardens plus the small granite mountain, native gums and re-vegetated dam and billabong areas.

Bubbletent guests enjoy a queen-sized bed, premium natural linens, internal composting eco-toilet, and complimentary organic toiletries. In an Australian glamping first, young guests can sleep in a suspended Tiny Bubble Tent in the surrounding gum trees. The Mary Ann Bugg Tiny Bubbletent is part of this campsite and is suspended in the gum trees next to the deck. It comes with GlamSwag feather mattresses and bedheads, sleeping bags rated to -5C and has an internal privacy cover and insect screen for your comfort. It’s rated to 200kgs so children and adults can share the Tiny Bubble Tent in a tree experience.

Captain Moonlite is the second luxe Bubbletent and is for adults only. In this dome tent, glamping is taken to another level with the outdoor vintage bath where you can soak away the worries of the outside world.

Outside the spacious deck area is the perfect romantic high-country location to sit with a glass of wine in hand. A self-catering stay is made easy no matter the weather with undercover gas cooking or traditional campfire cooking facilities with supplies to make the most of any stay.

For those guests needing Wi-Fi, Mirumiru Bubbletent offers complimentary access.

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