Glamping in Perth

Western Australia is enormous, so where you glamp changes the whole trip. The south-west around Margaret River is the easy weekend from Perth, about three hours’ drive. The north, from Ningaloo to Karijini and the Kimberley, is a proper trip in its own right. We list more than 25 stays across the state, and here’s how we’d split it up.

Where to go glamping in Western Australia

Margaret River and the south-west has the most choice. Olio Bello has 16 safari-style bungalows around a lake on an organic olive farm, and Mile End Glamping has geodesic domes near Yelverton. For tents, try Yallingup Lodge, Two Blind Cows or Wild Goose Glamping. Off-grid tiny cabins at Heyscape Yallingup and Heyscape Busselton suit couples, and Serenity Gully near Bridgetown is the pick for a slow, forest weekend.

The karri forests and south coast around Denmark and Pemberton go up instead of out. Skyhouse Retreat and The Tree House Denmark are treehouse-style stays among the karri trees, and Heyscape Denmark has tiny cabins on an oceanfront farm. Near Pemberton, WA Wilderness runs fully set-up tent camps in the national park. Further east, Woody Island is a ferry ride off Esperance.

Near Perth is thin on the ground. Heyscape Toodyay is about 85 to 90 kilometres north-east of the city, and Nomadika delivers and sets up luxury bell tents on your own land.

Ningaloo and the Coral Coast is the luxury end. Sal Salis puts safari tents inside Cape Range National Park, and Quobba Station sits at the southern tip of the Ningaloo Marine Park, 125 kilometres north of Carnarvon.

Karijini, the Pilbara and the Kimberley are big-distance trips. Karijini Eco Retreat is about 1,500 kilometres north of Perth. Further north, try Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge off the Gibb River Road, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm on the Dampier Peninsula, or The Billi Resort at Cable Beach.

Best time to go glamping in Western Australia

In the south-west, the warmer, drier months (roughly November to April) suit canvas best. Winter is greener and quieter, but wetter and cold at night, so pick a cabin with a heater. Up north, the dry season (roughly May to October) is the time to go, as the wet season is hot, humid and can close roads. Ningaloo’s whale shark season runs roughly March to July. Woody Island only operates from November to May, so check before you plan around it. Our guide to the best time of year has the national picture.

What does glamping in Western Australia cost?

Budget roughly $200 to $450 a night for two in the south-west, and expect off-grid cabins and remote lodges to run higher. Rates change with season and minimum stays, so always check the operator’s own site. If you’re watching the budget, read whether cheap glamping actually exists.

Common questions

How far is Margaret River from Perth? About three hours’ drive, which makes it a comfortable weekend.

Is there glamping close to Perth? Not much yet. Toodyay and Nomadika are the closest options we list, and we’re adding more.

Can I bring my dog? Some stays allow it. Heyscape Toodyay welcomes dogs, and our pet-friendly guide covers more.

Where should I go for a first trip? The Margaret River region. It’s close to Perth, and you can mix tents, domes and cabins.

Browse the full list of Western Australian stays below, or see our state-by-state guide to glamping in Australia.