Glamping in Cambridge

Tasmania is small enough to cover in a week and varied enough to fill it. The east coast has the beaches, the Tamar Valley has the wine, and the west has wild country. We list around 18 glamping stays across the island.

Where to go glamping in Tasmania

Hobart and the south is the easiest start. Truffle Lodge is on the Derwent River, 39 kilometres from Hobart. Huon Bush Retreats has cabins and tipis in a private reserve, about 50 minutes south of Hobart. Littlegrove Bruny has yurts among olive trees on Bruny Island, and Southwest Wilderness Camp runs a three-day trip into the remote south-west. Around Port Arthur, look at NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park and Luna Lodge.

The east coast is the postcard part. Spring Bay Mill at Triabunna has canvas tents, and Numie is on the Freycinet Peninsula. Further north, try Bay of Fires Bush Retreat, Scamander Sanctuary Holiday Park or Little Beach Co. Resort, a luxury eco-resort at Chain of Lagoons.

The Tamar Valley and the north mix wine with water. Domescapes Tasmania has geodesic domes on the Tamar Valley Wine Route, and Wingtons Glamping has large canvas tents metres from the river. Compass Hut is about 10 minutes from the Devonport ferry terminal, and Glamp Sandridge is on a 500-acre forest property by Bass Strait.

The west coast and Cradle Mountain are wilder. Zeehan Bush Camp and Corinna Wilderness Village are in Tarkine country, and Cradle Mountain Lodge has cabins scattered through the wilderness.

Best time to go glamping in Tasmania

Summer (December to February) is the warmest and the easiest for canvas, and it’s also the busiest. Autumn is a quieter, still-pleasant alternative. Winter is cold and wet, so book a cabin with a wood heater and treat it as a fireside weekend. Weather changes fast at any time of year, so pack layers. Our best time of year guide has more.

What does glamping in Tasmania cost?

Expect roughly $180 to $400 a night for two, with luxury eco-resorts and wilderness trips costing more. Book early for summer and long weekends, and check each operator’s site for current rates. Our cheap glamping guide is a good starting point.

Common questions

Do I need a car? Realistically yes. Most stays are rural and public transport is limited.

What’s easiest after the ferry? Compass Hut is about 10 minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal at Devonport.

Are any stays pet-friendly? Some are. See our pet-friendly guide.

Browse the full list of Tasmanian stays below, or see our state-by-state guide.