Your guide to the best glamping in Queensland

Ever wanted to camp at a winery?

Just steps from the grapes and divine Tuscan Terrace restaurant of Sirromet Winery is a collection of luxury safari tents elevated among the Laguna paperbark trees and scribble gums.

Sanctuary by Sirromet is perfect for a romantic weekend getaway when you want someone else to sort out dinner. And they’ve got every detail covered, from a plush king bed, robes, espresso machine, ensuite and of course, a mini bar stocked with their best drops.

Taste your way through the cellar door, or go behind-the-scenes for a tour of their environmentally sustainable wine making practices. Then, crack a bottle, sit back and relax on your balcony surrounded by bushland.

Minjerribah Camping, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)

The favourite weekend escape for Brisbane locals, elevate your trip to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and check into an eco-tent by the beach.

These glampsites put nature first - because that's the true beauty of Straddie - but have everything you need for a comfy beach getaway. And with glamping available at several campsites around the island: Amity Point, Adder Rock, Cylinder Beach and Bradbury's Beach, you can choose your base to explore.

Castaways, Mulgumpin (Moreton Island)

Board the ferry to Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) for a camping adventure where you don’t need to bring your gear.

You’ll find Castaways at Bulwer, 20 minutes from the MICAT ferry drop off point on the island (but there are transfers if you don’t have access to a 4WD).

Here, the recipe for your camping success comes with a queen size bed, ensuite and plush linen. And all the rugged beauty of the island and its many adventures on your doorstep. There’s a communal camp kitchen offering access to BBQs, gas stove, microwave and fridge. Plus an on-site convenience store, liquor store and cafe serving breakfast and lunch.

Tamborine Mountain Glades, Tamborine

For glamping that mixes rainforest peace with plenty to do, Tamborine Mountain Glades hits the mark for a Queensland getaway. Tucked into lush rainforest, the luxury tents look out over Cedar Creek and come with proper bathrooms including outdoor showers and heated floors.

Kick back in your own outdoor hot tub with views of the rainforest, or toast marshmallows at your personal fire pit as the sun goes down. Families will love the luxury family tent with its own plunge pool and deck.

With Thunderbird Park's restaurant, bar and adventure activities (ziplines, high ropes, mini golf) just a short walk away – plus the national park beauty, wineries and charm of Tamborine Mountain at your doorstep – this is a Queensland glamping experience that can be adventurous or relaxing as you like. 

Tuckers Retreat, Scenic Rim

Couples seeking tranquillity should check in at luxurious Tuckers Retreat, a rural glamping experience where you’ll be among a maximum four guests at any time. Connect with nature in total comfort, or get adventurous on nearby hiking and mountain biking trails. However you spend your day, end it with a glass of champagne and a refreshing hydrotherapy spa – there’s a hot tub right on the deck. 

With so many more glamping experiences near Brisbane, nature is your oyster. 

The best glamping on the Gold Coast

Nightfall, Lamington National Park

Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in nature at Nightfall. You’ll find this eco-chic retreat nestled in the ancient forest of Lamington National Park, just a short drive from the Gold Coast or Brisbane.

Here, the only thing to do is sleep, eat, relax, and repeat. Your hosts take care of the cooking, with an organic breakfast and dinner spread served by the babbling Christmas Creek that runs through the property. They don’t forget lunch either. Packed gourmet lunchbox wait for you at breakfast, perfect to throw into a knapsack as you try one of the bush walks nearby.

Did we mention the tent has twin bathtubs and a fireplace for cooler evenings?

 O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park

Watching eastern grey kangaroos bounce through the bushland and feed on the grass beside your tent at sunset is just one of the reasons you should call Habitat home.

Nestled into one of only two Everglades biospheres in the world, Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp is set on 65 acres of natural bushland, by the shores of Lake Cootharaba. Glamping facilities are available for couples and groups. Plus, Everglades boat and canoe tours depart daily from the accommodation. There’s also an on-site bistro and bar serving Habitat’s own craft beers, Eco Brewing Co.

And if you want to explore further afield, Noosa’s world-class dining and national park is just a 30 minute drive away.

Rivershore Resort, Diddillibah

For a fun-filled family glamping getaway, you can’t do better than Rivershore. Right on the banks of the Maroochy River, it’s a peaceful spot with all the amenities you need, and the Sunshine Coast’s best beaches and hinterland adventures on your doorstep.

Waterslides, swimming pool, mini golf and a jumping cushion with keep kids active while you’re in camp, while the riverfront family safari tents sleep up to four or six, with their own ensuite bathroom and kitchen too. 

Starry Nights, Woombye

Want to gaze up at a glowing sky of a billion stars from the comfort of your own spa? Check in to Alure.

On the outskirts of Stanthorpe, Queensland’s fruit bowl and the gateway to wine country, Alure offers five star glamping complete with its own eco-fireplace. More like a hotel cocooned in canvas, your ‘tent’ is equipped with a full kitchen and ensuite bathroom.

By day, discover Stanthorpe like a local. By night, taste your way through the nearby restaurants. Or have Alure’s executive chef whip up a feast for two and deliver it straight to your tent, before sinking into your four-poster bed for a good night’s sleep.

Wallaroo Outback Retreat, Carnarvon Ranges

Planning a trip to Carnarvon National Park? Peaceful Wallaroo Outback Retreat offers some of the best glamping in Queensland just an hour's drive from the park's hiking trails.

Set on a 72,000 acre cattle property among the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the Carnarvon Ranges, this retreat caters up to 24 guests across ten glamping sites – so you’re guaranteed an uninterrupted soundtrack of birdsong among the towering eucalypts.

Your accommodation – lovingly built from timber milled on the property – is designed for self-catering with fully equipped kitchens to fuel up for days of adventure, before joining other campers around the firepit as the outback sky fills with stars.

The best glamping on the Fraser Coast

The Eco Retreat, K'gari

Fall asleep to the sound of waves lapping and wake up with mere steps between your bed and the beach. Absolute beachfront views are the biggest drawcard of the glamping tents at NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park. 

Spend your days ticking off this Agnes Water to-do-list, or soaking up the sun on the adjacent Agnes Water Surf Beach, which is patrolled by lifeguards year-round.

Best glamping in North Queensland

BIG4 Eco Resort, Townsville

Looking for a solid home base to explore Townsville? A short drive south of the city you’ll find the 14 acres of quiet BIG4 Eco Resort Townsville feels a whole other world away. It’s right across the road from Billabong Sanctuary, and within easy reach of the swimming holes and hiking trails of Bowling Green National Park.

There’s accommodation for big rigs, caravans, campervans and tents, but the glamping tents get our vote, with luxurious king size bed, ensuite, and airconditioning to beat that tropical heat.

Rossville Retreat, Cooktown

For exclusive Queensland glamping in the heart of dinosaur country, Rangelands Outback Camp sits atop a jump up (mesa) on a working cattle property just 10km north of Winton. With only six tents accommodating 12 guests, this is outback luxury at its finest.

Each tent has a comfy king-size bed and bush-view shower, while a chef whips up gourmet, hearty meals with local spices, served alongside fine wines. But what puts this among the best glamping in Queensland are the custom small-group trips: 4WD tours to iconic dinosaur spots, flights over vast national parks, and even pub crawls by air that show you what Outback Queensland is really about.

Mitchell Grass Retreat, Longreach