These large family-friendly designer bell tents are popular during school holidays, with endangered species conservation and breeding programs on offer, and day trips to spot wildlife like koalas, platypus, wallaroos, possums, wombats, echidnas and emus. And with super-comfy beds, warm floor rugs and plush bed linen, plus freshly cooked meals on offer, it’s best to book well in advance.

Spend a night in a bell tent within the Mt Majura Vineyard and enjoy tent-delivered meals from surrounding restaurants. During the day, take a picnic hamper that you can purchase from the Naked Cubby team and sit among the vines, taking in the local produce and sampling local wine from Mt Majura.

This one’s for the adventure glamper. Wake up to Outback vistas and enjoy hikes, heli-tours, Indigenous cultural experiences and quad-biking. Glamping Tents at Kings Canyon is relatively new in the Red Centre, but it’s no less luxurious, with set-ups that include premium linen, outdoor decks, private ensuites, and sunset drinks to cap off an adventure-filled day.

Just two hours out of Darwin, explore the Mary River Wetlands and stay in one of the eco lodges and safari tents. After a day of touring the Top End, take a dip in the infinity pool on the lodge’s grounds, then return to your tent for a hot shower and lie in your beckoning linen bed.

Spacious and cool, each of these nine safari bungalows overlook the floodplains that are home to an orchestra of bird and animal life. Splash around in the on-site horizon pool, enjoy a meal in the dining room using locally sourced produce, then retire to your bungalow, via the bar, for an after-dinner tipple. Look out for the Christine Manfrield small group safari in May, 2021, where Christine will dig into Top End cuisine, culture and wildlife.

With direct views to World Heritage-listed Uluru across the desert, Longitude, part of the Baillie Lodges group, is one of Australia’s most luxurious glamping sites. Enjoy private safari tours of the Red Centre, sundowners by the campfire, standout food from celebrated chefs, and signature massage techniques and spa experiences.

Here’s one for the wine lovers. These luxe tents operate off-the-grid just 45 minutes from Brisbane, offering stylish digs in a tranquil bushland setting. Degustation meals, wine tastings, and a premium wine tour on the grounds keep you busy, and, well, watered.

Sleep under the stars, in your private bespoke safari tent at the foothills of the ancient Lamington National Park. During the day explore the nearby rainforests, hike, swim and birdwatch, and at night enjoy the serenity with fellow glampers that are limited in number to eight at any one time.

South-East Queensland is home to one of the country’s most unique glamping destinations. Set within a private nature reserve, you can choose from one of 10 luxury tents with decks that overlook mountain views of the Scenic Rim beyond. Head on a mountain walking trail, take a dip in the plunge pool, or soak up the warmth around the fire.

Head to the outskirts of Stanthorpe to tranquil bushland for an overnight luxury stay like no other. More like a hotel cocooned in canvas, Alure’s tents are comfortable camping at their best, with ensuite bathrooms, in-room fires and private kitchens.

Forget the kids, this luxury glamping experience, in picturesque Mudgee in country New South Wales, is for adults only. The ultimate escape from city life, the site offers tents designed to stay cool in summer and warm in winter, and are the perfect retreat after a day of wine tasting in the region. Better yet, the Mudgee valley vistas from the comfort of your bed are breathtaking.

On the south coast of NSW, enjoy a quintessential Australian bush experience at an award-winning luxury glamping site. Forget bugs and dirt, instead you’ll enjoy private above-ground canvas tents, great quality food in the tree-top dining room, quality linen and handmade soaps and lotions made from natural ingredients.

Wake up with the African savannah on your tent step at Zoofari Lodge, nestled in Taronga Zoo. Choose between Animal View Lodge which overlooks the giraffes, zebras and elands, or the Bushland View Lodge which looks out over the native bushland. Each tent includes a private ensuite, mini bar and shared verandahs.

Find an elegant beachfront oasis just four hours south of Sydney. Luxury safari tents tucked behind the sand dunes await families, couples and singles, and are equipped with ensuites and private kitchenettes. This is glamping, but next-level beachside luxury glamping.

Feel like the king or queen of glamping in these luxurious tents with spacious kitchens, hot showers, fresh linen, cushions, rugs, and comfy mattresses. Located on the Mornington Peninsula, sleep under the stars each night, and in the early morning head to the wetlands for bird watching.