Upgrade cold showers for luxurious soaks in deep copper tubs. Swap freeze-dried fare for elevated culinary experiences.
A constellation of glamping spots scattered across Tasmania offers a luxe mix of comfort and camping. Prepare to immerse in nature and live out your glamping dreams.
Little Beach Co Glamping
Retreat in coastal seclusion at the adults-only Little Beach Co. Traipse from your plush bell tent to the cliffside sauna then follow up with a soak in the sea. While away evenings by the outdoor firepit or sip a drink in the shared lounge. Ocean views, eco-friendly facilities and accessible accommodation options round out the deal.
Where
Chain of Lagoons is on the east coast, a 2hr drive east of Launceston.
Littlegrove Bruny Island
Ever slept in a yurt? Here’s your chance. Littlegrove’s two cosy yurts are perched among olive trees on a steep hillside, overlooking Adventure Bay and the towering columns of Fluted Cape. Eclectically furnished with vintage wares and warmed by a wood fire, this stylish stay comes complete with a well-stocked kitchen and a sunken outdoor tub for soaking and stargazing.
Where
Adventure Bay is on Bruny Island, a 30min drive south of the island’s Roberts Point Ferry terminal.
Glamping 148° Tasmania
Settle into a family-friendly oasis at Glamping 148° Tasmania, where the spacious tents are fitted with both a queen bed and bunks. Retire by the firepit or sink into the outdoor tub after a day exploring St Helens and the larapuna / Bay of Fires area. There’s even mountain bike parking for avid adventurers hitting the St Helens Mountain Bike Trails.
Where
St Helens is a 2hr 15min drive east of Launceston.
Domescapes Tasmania
Admire Tasmania's dark and starry skies from beneath a private geodesic dome, surrounded by vines at Swinging Gate Vineyard. Contemplate the changing seasons over a glass of Tamar Valley wine teamed with local produce, take a winery tour or unwind in a clawfoot bathtub. The domes are insulated for comfort, equipped with ensuites and have expansive vineyard views.
Where
Sidmouth, in the Tamar Valley, is a 35min drive north of Launceston.
Gleneagle Tasmania
Midway between Devonport and Burnie – and even closer to Penguin for coffee purposes – Gleneagle Tasmania offers two stylish king-bed domes surrounded by bushland. Wake up to birdsong and views across the lake to the rugged Dial Range. Native timbers, full kitchens and deep outdoor baths complete the package.
Where
Gleneagle Tasmania is at Riana, a 30min drive west of Devonport.
Numie
Immersed in bushland, Numie is the perfect place to unwind after a day absorbing the sights and sounds of Freycinet National Park. With views of the park’s pink granite peaks across the bay, beachfront access, private undercover dining pods, fire pits and bathroom facilities, Numie is all about laidback glamping.
Where
Freycinet is a 2.5hr drive north east of Hobart on the east coast.
Southwest Wilderness Camp
This is as far from civilisation as you can get without abandoning creature comforts. The remote rainforest campsite in Southwest National Park involves travelling by both small plane and boat to reach the banks of Bathurst Harbour. Enjoy a gourmet dinner and tread the forest path back to a comfortable canvas hut. Spot wildlife and walk in otherwise inaccessible mountain landscapes.
Where
Get to this camp on a chartered flight with Par Avion.
Zeehan Bush Camp
Relax fireside at peaceful Zeehan Bush Camp after a day traversing the remote reaches of the west coast. Tucked at the edge of the old mining town of Zeehan are bell tents accommodating both couples and families, along with shared kitchen, lounge and bathroom facilities. Kick back in a sheltered bush setting and watch for wildlife grazing across the verdant grounds.
Where
Zeehan is a 2hr 15min drive south west of Devonport, and just 30min north of Strahan.
Luna Lodge Tasmania
Get set for a glamping farm stay, complete with sweeping views and pastureland dotted with Scottish highland cows and pygmy goats. Choose from Luna Lodge Tasmania’s two plush geodesic domes, with inbuilt kitchens and bathrooms, and carved stone baths under open skies. Explore the nearby Coal River Valley and Turrakana / Tasman Peninsula or opt to stay exactly where you are.
Where
Wattle Hill, a 35min drive north east of Hobart.
Bay of Fires Bush Retreat
Bay of Fires Bush Retreat is a perfect base for exploring the white sands, turquoise water and orange-splashed boulders of Binalong Bay and the larapuna / Bay of Fires area. Spend the day exploring by foot, bike or paddleboard, dine fireside with pre-prepared meals and breakfast platters or cook up a feast in the communal kitchen, before retiring to a serene Scandi-styled bell tent.
Where
Binalong Bay is a 2hr 15min drive east of Launceston.
Wingtons Glamping
Styled with steamer trunks, Persian carpets, wood heaters and movie projectors, the scene is set for grand adventure at Wingtons Glamping. Forage in the fertile north for local produce to take back to your retreat by kanamaluka / River Tamar. Warm up in the riverside wood-fired sauna then plunge into a cool seawater pool.
Where
Clarence Point is a 50min drive north of Launceston.
Scamander Sanctuary Holiday Park
Travelling with the tribe? Tuck them in under the stars in safari-style tents at Scamander Sanctuary Holiday Park. Unwind to the ocean soundtrack of Steels Beach, push out on a paddleboard or learn to surf. Take day trips north to the larapuna / Bay of Fires area or south to watch Bicheno's little penguins waddle ashore at dusk.
Where
Scamander is a 1hr 45min drive east of Launceston, on the east coast.
Truffle Lodge
On the banks of the River Derwent is Truffle Lodge, a glam glamp site in one of Australia's first trufferies. Each safari-style tent is kitted out with a king bed, freestanding wooden bath and a rain shower. Wander down to the river's edge to push off in a kayak and paddle with resident platypuses, or settle in an armchair by the fire and listen to vintage LPs.
Where
At Gretna, a 50min drive north west of Hobart.