The idea of pitching a tent and foraging for firewood to cook your own dinner as you reconnect with nature sounds great in theory, but camping's one tough gig. There's the sweltering 40-degree heat, blowing up your air mattress to the point of exhaustion, going days without a proper shower and waking up swollen from a mosquito's overnight feast. So it's glamping Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country excels at.
So what makes a glamping site one of the best in my books? It's got to deliver on comfort. That luxe feeling has got to be there. And I'm not talking just 'it's a tent with some fairy lights'. We need the kind of attention to detail touches that make forfeiting permanent walls worth the swap.
Our Urban List team and I have unzipped, explored and snoozed at some of the best places to add to your next escape. Scroll on for 20 of the best glamping spots on and around the Gold Coast in 2025.
The Best Gold Coast Glamping At A Glance:
- Glamping For Couples
- Glamping For Families
- Hinterland Glamping
- Glamping By The Beach
Gold Coast Glamping For Couples
Ingenia Holidays Belle Tent
Byron Bay | Sleeps 2
Image Credit: Ingenia Parks | Airbnb
You'll find these stunning bell-shaped tents at Ingenia Parks a skip across the border in Byron Bay. Featuring clear windows in the roof of the tent to feel like you're sleeping under the stars, the tents are also air-conditioned with a king-size bed adorned with luxurious linen. If Byron's dining scene isn't your style, there's also a communal kitchen and BBQ area just outside for the ultimate romantic escape dinner for two. Book here.
Moogie Glamp
Lake Moogerah | Sleeps 2
Consider this serene glamping spot your home-away-from-home amongst the gum trees. Nestled in bushland on 19 acres of koala-protected habitat and just a one minute's wander from Lake Moogerah, this lush sanctuary is surrounded by endless national parks, wineries and sundrenchedscenery. Your luxe eco safari tent is decked out with a four-poster bed, crackling fireplace and ensuite bathroom complete with a double sink and triple head rain shower.
Kick back by the fire pit with a glass of local fortified vino or in the double hammock under the starry skies. Or, sink into the wood-fired cedar hot tub and listen to the forrest's symphany of birdsong. I'm obsessed with this unplug. Book here.
Glamping For Families
Sanctuary by Sirromet
Mt Cotton | Sleeps 2-4
A glamping ground is a revered feather in Sirromet Winery’s plumage, consisting of 18 safari-style tents pitched on the hillside and kitted out with mod cons. Because you haven’t had it all until you’ve gone bush and brought the modern world with you, like wifi and hairdryers.
The tents are pitched amongst paperbark trees and scribble gums, putting glampers right in the thick of nature and the company of local wildlife. Each tent boasts king-sized beds, air conditioning, and en suite bathrooms as well as a balcony for guests to watch the sunset. During their stay, guests have access to all three of Sirromet’s on-site dining venues, as well as all the drop they can drink. The tented family pavilion sleeps four and is perfect for families with kids over 10 years old. This glamping destination is set by a natural laguna and bushwalking track for ultimate adventuring. Book here.
Rivershore Retreat
Diddillibah | Sleeps 2-6
Lock in a trip to Rivershore Retreat and you'll be livin' it up on the banks of the Maroochydore River. This glamping locale north of the Gold Coast features two tent options and two airstream caravan sites to choose from.
The King Safari Tent's safari-fitout features a king-size bed, kitchenette, bathroom, and TV for all the Netflix and chill you can handle (when you need a break from nature, that is). There's even the option to upgrade and add two single camp beds for kiddos up to 10 years old. Throw a few snags on the barbeque of the outdoor deck that's sizably on par with the tent, just the way we like it.
For all your onsite fun times take a dip in one of several pools, swing your way through the mini golf circuit or unleash your inner child on the giant 20m x 9m trampoline as you brace for the tsunami sized onslaught of childhood memories that'll come flooding in. Hands down, of the most family-friendly glamping spots around.
Nightfall Wilderness Camp
Lamington National Park
If you're looking for something closer to home, Nightfall Wilderness Camp has nailed glamping with the perfect combination of secluded wilderness and wholesome luxuries. In summer, you can open your canvas walls (don’t worry, there’s still mesh for the bugs) to relish in the surrounding rainforests. While in winter you can keep it intimately closed, spending your eves relaxing in the free-standing bath or curling up around the fireplace. Pretty awesome, right?
Next there’s the finer details of each tent… elements like hand-carved stone basins, smooth wire-brushed timber floors, and lush organic bedding. If you want to go next-level luxury glamping, you can even opt for complete organic catering which basically means more time to enjoy the private natural spa-pools, lazy hammocks, explorations into the tangled forest, or—wait for it—an outdoor massage by the creek. Pure bliss.
The Hideaway
Cabarita Beach
At The Hideaway, boho canvas tents are scattered around to create a gorgeous village, just moments away from the beach. You can sleep in stunning bell tents complete with plush beds, featuring pillowy soft Koala mattresses, floor rugs, bedside tables and lamps, charging sockets and tripod fans for those hot summer nights.
The luxury versions even have their own air-conditioning unit, bar fridge, king-sized bed and lounge chair—it’s practically a hotel room. As well as the stunning tents, the compact resort features shipping containers upcycled to create a chill out zone, communal kitchen and cooking area, complete with BBQs and inviting picnic tables, designed with mingling in mind. Basically, a stay here will ruin your reality of everyday camping for life.
Ketchup’s Bank Glamping
Boonah
Ketchup’s Bank Glamping is the Scenic Rim’s best kept secret—and it’s barely over an hour from the centre of Brisbane. One of just two fully kitted out luxury eco tents awaits you, complete with a plush bed, en suite bathroom, fridge, gas BBQ, fire pit and everything else you could possibly need for a luxe weekend stay. Heck, there’s even a hammock and a yoga mat.
You’ll be given goodies for an epic BBQ dinner, marshmallows and toasting prongs (no twigs here) for roasting on the fire and a tasty breakfast basket, plus feed for the local wallabies. We could go on and on—but we’ll let you discover the rest for yourself. Ok, one more treat—there’s a campfire jaffle maker. Now we’re done.
Minjerribah Camping
Stradbroke Island
Are you someone who likes having options when it comes to setting? Well, the beachfront glamping across multiple iconic beaches in Minjerribah could be perfect for you—with over 200 campsites available your options are quite literally endless here.
Among the locations on offer are Amity Point for a family friendly atmosphere, calmer waters and daily dolphin sightings, or Adder Beach is ideal if you’re after more of a surf-friendly vibe, enveloped in the shade of native tea trees. Book here.
Habitat Noosa
Elanda Point
If it's absolute wilderness you're chasing, halt your search now because Elanda Point is the place for you. Located three hours from Brisbane and surrounded by 65 acres of natural bushland, don't be surprised when a mob of kangaroos rocks up for a morning cuppa joe at your glampsite. Take a break in one of the modest Wilderness tents with shared restroom facilities or live it up in one of the more private and luxurious Paperbark tents.
Ensuite bathroom, private deck, continental breakfast—need we say more? Sometimes we all need a little temptation, by means of luxury, to enjoy the great outdoors, and when there's a complimentary shuttle to main-hub Noosa in the works, you know you gotta add Habitat to your weekender bucket list.
Pitch Luxury Camping
Various locations
Remember the choose your own adventure series that stole hours of your childhood life? Pitch Luxury Camping basically sways a little that way. Choose your location, book your tent, pack your bags and let the Pitch team take care of the rest (aka the scary stuff). Based in Noosa but delivering glamp dreams as far south as Byron, your options are literally limitless.
Let your imagination guide you into a vacay feat. BBQ breakfast with an entrée of sand between your toes, or delve into the bushlands for an evening soiree beneath the milky way. With the freedom to choose your campground locale, this one scores a giant tick (and lick) of your furbaby's approval.
Okay so you insist on camping? Here are our favourite camping spots on the Gold Coast, no experience necessary.
Image credit: Supplied, Lumea Photograpahy & Amy Higg