The Best Treehouse Airbnbs For Your Next NSW Getaway

This one's for the architecture lovers out there. Designed by Alexander Symes, Pepper Tree Passive House is a state-of-the-art eco-home with a long list of awards for its impressive approach to sustainability.

Featured in Dezeen and on Grand Designs, the Airbnb's name comes from the 50-year-old Pepper tree that winds up through the centre of the house. 

Tucked among the trees in Hepburn Springs, this striking A-frame cabin feels like stepping into the pages of a very well-styled design magazine. The Hepburn Treehouse pairs soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with warm mid-century touches, curated bookshelves, vintage objects, and cosy corners that make it almost impossible to leave.

Despite its secluded feel, the treehouse sits moments from some of the region’s best spots. Spend the day hopping between mineral bathhouses, wine bars, cafes, and boutique stores in nearby Hepburn Springs and Daylesford, before retreating back to your private deck beneath the trees. Inside, you’ll find all the essentials for a comfortable stay—spa bath included—alongside thoughtful extras like board games, luxury linens, and a full kitchen for cosy nights in.

Perched among the trees on the edge of Arakwal National Park, Kingfisher Treetop House delivers the best of Byron Bay without the chaos of staying right in town. Elevated above the surrounding greenery, the light-filled retreat looks out towards the coastline, with sweeping views stretching all the way to the Cape Byron Lighthouse and Broken Head. While it’s not ultra-polished or overly modern, that’s very much part of the appeal—this place is warm, relaxed, and deeply connected to its natural surroundings.

Set within the Oasis Resort complex, guests have access to a long list of holiday-style perks including a heated pool, outdoor spa, sauna, tennis court, and fitness centre. But the real draw is the location itself. Tallow Beach is just a short walk through the national park, while Byron’s cafes, restaurants, and boutiques remain close enough to reach on foot when you’re ready to swap birdsong for a long lunch.

Hidden within 250 acres of forest near Barrington Tops, Carawirry’s Treehouse is the kind of stay that makes you want to put your phone on airplane mode and properly disappear for a few days. The recently renovated hardwood cabin leans into its wilderness setting, pairing rustic log-cabin charm with thoughtful contemporary interiors—think crisp linens, rainfall showers, smart TVs, and a private bathhouse with twin soaking tubs overlooking the trees.

Designed for slow living in every sense, the two-bedroom escape comes with fireplaces upstairs and downstairs, a full kitchen for long dinners in, and plenty of cosy corners to settle into with a board game or movie night. Outside, you’ll find handcrafted swings, a firepit surrounded by bushland, and enough fresh air and silence to reset your nervous system entirely.

Perched above the Never Never River in the lush Bellingen Valley, this architect-designed treehouse is less an Airbnb and more a living piece of Australian design history. Created by renowned architect Richard LePlastrier, the River Room Treehouse embraces the Japanese concept of “borrowed landscape”, with one entire bedroom wall tilting open to frame the subtropical rainforest and river below. It’s quiet, minimalist, and deeply connected to the surrounding environment—the kind of stay that makes you instantly slow down.

Set on 13 hectares of regenerated bushland in Gleniffer, the space was originally built for a writer and artist—expect soaring timber interiors, a beautifully simple aesthetic, and a king-sized bed positioned just metres from the water. There’s no traditional luxury excess here—instead, the appeal lies in swimming in the crystal-clear river, reading on the deck beneath the trees, and falling asleep to the sounds of the bush around you.

Hidden among the trees just moments from Port Stephens’ One Mile Beach, Wanderers Retreat Treehouse is the basically built for a romantic weekend away. Elevated within lush gardens on an eco-conscious property, the adults-only Treehouse is a combination of a cosy cabin and secluded spa retreat—complete with a private double corner spa bath tucked inside the studio-style space.

While the treehouse itself is designed for switching off, there’s still plenty within reach. Spend your days exploring nearby beaches and the walking trails of Tomaree National Park, then head back for a barbecue dinner beneath the trees or a dip in the saltwater pool and spa. Inside, you’ll find a kitchenette, air conditioning, and all the little comforts needed for a laidback stay.

No, it’s not the deep, dark Cloud Forest of Monteverde—although it sure does look like it. This secluded Magical Rainforest Retreat is unlike any other Airbnb in NSW. While most properties require you to find the key at the front door, the entrance to this treetop paradise features a wooden bridge decorated with hundreds of fairy lights.

Inspired by Balinese villas, the cabin is situated on 24 acres of rainforest,  which is home to an abundance of wildlife like feathertail gliders, glow worms, possums, and koalas. 

Located on 17 acres of lush subtropical rainforest in the Byron Bay Hinterland, this three-story treehouse gives off major cabin vibes. The all-wood structure, the open-to-the-elements kitchen, and massive outdoor stone bath will make you feel like you've done a Byron trip right.

While up on the top floor, the bedroom comes complete with a plush queen bed, luxe linens, and a balcony with uninterrupted views over verdant canopy out to the ocean. On the property, there's a yoga studio, abundant veggie gardens, and another Airbnb that you can book if you're going with a group.