Top 5 new glamping sites in Australia

1  Evamor Valley, NSW

With its rolling hills criss-crossed by vineyards and rustic farm gates offering a wealth of epicurean adventures, Mudgee is a country town that food lovers should have on their Australian bucket-list. But in case you need another reason, check out Evamor Valley. Set on a lush 32ha farm property alongside the Cudgegong River and just out of town, the region’s newest glamping has three secluded eco-tents with king-size beds, ensuites, kitchenettes, decks and private fire pits, allowing guests to switch off and get back to nature without breaking a sweat.

2  Bukirk Glamping, SA

You don’t have to venture far to find solace in nature. Just a two-hour drive from Adelaide in the foothills of the Clare Valley (and a stone’s throw from neighbouring wine regions), five spacious adults-only bell tents are set on 42 hectares of farmland, and promise an oasis ready for romance or solitude (maybe both). The tents of Bukirk Glamping have king, queen or twin beds and private decks where you can enjoy your evening wine while watching the spectacular sunset over the gentle hills. 

3  Katherine Outback Experience, NT

If you want to experience the outback but roughing it isn’t on the agenda, this is the solution. Owned and operated by country singer Tom Curtain and his wife, Annabel, Katherine Outback Experience have introduced a lavish glamping addition that deserves a spot on every wanderlust-fuelled Pinterest board. After a day of exploring Nitmiluk National Park or horse-riding on the farm, cosy up around the communal campfire and take in a stunning Top End sunset before retreating to your cushy bell tent. It’s closed for the wet season, reopening in May next year.

4  Luna Lodge, TAS

Nothing says glamping quite like using a remote control to invite the southern stars in as you drift to sleep on a Tasmanian oak king-size bed. Set on 16 hectares of mixed pasture and bushland in a quiet farming valley half an hour out of Hobart, Luna Lodge provides a dreamy escape from the chaos of life with a few magical touches. Adorned with twinkling fairy lights, the eco dome (a second is being built) is decked out with handcrafted furniture and surrounded by an expansive patio for you to lap up the scenery or get a few downwards dogs in at sunrise. As the sun sets, the outdoor bath carved from a single volcanic rock is the best place to be. Cheese plate and rosé optional, but recommended. 

5  Skyview Bubbletent, VIC

Become one with nature in the comfort of your own luxurious cocoon with no nosey neighbours. In Eganstown near Daylesford, set in a native bush clearing on a private farm, the clear-roofed Skyview Bubbletent takes sleeping under the stars to a whole new level. Nod off comfortably under the heavens in a protected dome in the light of millions of twinkling stars. By day explore the bushland, or fire up the pizza oven for an outdoor evening cookout.