Ditch the hotel stay and try out glamping on your next trip down south! We’ve even rounded up the best glamping options to make it easy for you. Forget cookie-cutter rooms and say hello to a new type of accommodation, where luxurious comfort meets the great outdoors. From geodesic domes perfect for stargazing to eco-safari bungalows nestled amongst olive trees, get ready to discover a collection of unique escapes that will redefine your idea of a down south getaway.
Mile End Glamping
For a sophisticated escape down south, consider the unique glamping experience at Mile End in Yelverton! Unwind in beautifully designed, light-filled geodesic domes that sleep two. Featuring a private bathroom, kitchen and king-sized bed. Relax on the adjacent deck with a soak in the private outdoor bath or cooking on the BBQ. Perfect for enjoying the serene surroundings of the 144 acre estate. Just a short 20 minute drive from Margaret River, Dunsborough and Busselton, making it an ideal base for exploring wineries and attractions. With a minimum two-night stay from $350 per night, it offers a luxurious immersion in nature without sacrificing comfort. Oh and don’t the stargazing that is out of this world!
Two Blind Cows
Experience a refined glamping getaway at Two Blind Cows in Margaret River. Their thoughtfully placed canvas tents offer a unique connection with the surrounding farmland, vineyards and native forests. Whilst ensuring privacy with generous spacing between each. Designed for two guests, each tent features a comfortable queen-sized bed, separate bathroom and convenient kitchenette. Bask in the outdoors on a spacious deck equipped with furnishings and a barbeque. This well situated accommodation starts at $230 per night (off-season).
Serenity Gully
Indulge in a luxurious nature retreat at the award-winning Serenity Gully in Kangaroo Gully. This five-star glamping experience offers eco-friendly tents featuring plush king-size beds and private stone bathtubs with breathtaking views. Each tent is nestled within the forest, hundreds of metres apart within the gorgeous 478 acre property. Take your pick from three options. Yira for elevated sunrise vistas, Kaarta that boasts hilltop majesty and stunning sunsets or Woora that’s a secluded tent with far-reaching panoramic views. This exclusive adults only escape, starts at $595 per night.
Stargazers
Nestled in the heart of WA’s Southern Forests, between Pemberton and Nannup in Peerabeelup, Stargazers offers a tranquil glamping experience. Surrounded by tall trees and bordered by the Donnelly River, this location is perfect for relaxation. Choose from three luxurious glamping suites, each designed for two people. Featuring a king-size bed, rustic ensuite with a heated rain shower and a private outside bath under the stars. As well as a fireplace, camp kitchen with a BBQ, a private deck area and a personal jetty onto the lake. Stargazers also welcomes your four-legged friends and offers these suites from $275 per night for two people.
Olio Bello
Nestled within the olive groves of the award-winning Olio Bello organic olive farm, minutes from Gracetown beaches and a short drive from Margaret River. The architecturally designed eco-safari bungalows provide a comfortable and environmentally conscious stay. With three options there’s something for everyone. The Lakefront Bungalow offers direct lake views and sleeps up to four guests (from $359.00 per night). The Olive Garden Bungalow features garden and lake views and also accommodates up to four guests (from $339.00 per night). Or the spacious Lakeside Tent Suite with two interconnected bungalows sleeping up to six guests (from $649.00 per night). Each option includes a daily breakfast basket, kitchenette, private ensuite bathroom and sunset viewing decks, along with a 10% discount at the farm shop and cafe!
Busselton Glamping Village
Busselton Glamping Village offers a blend of outdoor adventure and comfortable accommodation, located just minutes from the centre of Busselton and a short walk from Geographe Bay. Surrounded by peppermint trees, the glamping experience provides a tranquil getaway. Packages start from $250 and include comfortable beds with linen, fresh towels, basic toiletries, a kitchenette and indoor seating. You’ll also have access to park facilities such as an outdoor pool, games room and playgrounds. Want to bring your furry friend along? They welcome dogs over 12 months old for an additional fee of $20 per night, which includes pet amenities.
Wild Goose Camping
Looking for something a bit more flexible? Check out Wild Goose Camping. They offer the convenience of setting up their fully furnished tents at various locations. From beaches to vineyards, spanning from Yallingup to Hamelin Bay. All tents include comfortable mattresses with bedding and linen, rugs, lighting and outdoor furniture. Choose from either the 4 metre bell tent, which accommodates up to three people and is priced at $450 for the first two nights with a campsite or $360 for the first two nights for the tent only. Or the larger 5 metre bell tent, which sleeps up to five people and costs $530 for the first two nights with a campsite or $440 for the first two nights for the tent only. Wild Goose Camping offers a hassle-free way to enjoy the outdoors in comfort at a location of your choosing!
Willow Wood Glamping Retreat
Willow Wood Glamping Retreat offers a tranquil escape on a 100-acre farm in Ambergate. Situated 15 minutes from Busselton and 35 minutes from Margaret River, this retreat features 10 luxury glamping tents designed for privacy and comfort. Enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast on your first morning and treat yourself to an incredible massage during your stay! Accommodation options include the Marri tents, sleeping two guests from $340 per night, Kingia tents, accommodating up to four guests from $490 per night. Or the Melaleuca tents, also sleeping up to four guests from $450 per night and the Melaleuca Luxe tent, designed for a romantic getaway for two with an outdoor copper bathtub, priced from $590 per night. Each tent is stylishly furnished and includes amenities such as a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom.
Walk Talk Taste
For an intimate and immersive Margaret River experience, consider Walk Talk Taste. This exclusive farm stay offers a bush luxe stay with a focus on privacy and gourmet indulgence. The accommodation consists of a single, sumptuously furnished bell tent, ensuring complete seclusion. Relax and enjoy unique amenities like a private bush bath and copper outdoor shower, along with the opportunity to savour the region’s finest artisan produce and wines. Located in the heart of premium wine country, within walking distance of renowned estates and the Wadandi Track, Walk Talk Taste is available for $485 per night.
Wandagar Eco Tents
Wandagar Eco Tents in Pemberton offer a secluded nature immersion experience on the edge of the Southern Forest. Choose between two luxurious eco-tents, Baudin and Carnaby. Each designed for two adults and providing sweeping views of farmland, vineyards and a truffle orchard. This off-grid retreat utilizes harvested rainwater and solar power, encouraging a disconnection from modern complexities. Each tent features a rotating fireplace, a bespoke kitchenette and a rain shower with forest views. Outside, enjoy a private fire pit and stargazing pad. You’ll even receive a complimentary continental breakfast hamper and local sparkling wine are provided upon arrival. With rates starting from $393 per night, Wandagar Eco Tents is adult-only sanctuary.
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Top Image Credit: Kayla Symes for Serenity Gully
