There is no other way of truly experience the splendid of nature at its more sincere by setting up a camp on an untouched spot, laying out on a cloth and reconnecting with the nature. Star gazing at night, welcoming warm light at sunrise and thank you for the lighting at sunset, naturally fading your mind of all the work email, city noise, problems of society and miscommunication frustration.
Speaking of camping, ohhh.... one will thought of the idea of sleeping on dirt, unsettling night-time noises, uncomfortable toilets, burnt snags, often contrast with our romantic notions and food hygiene. For the sake of experience the night beneath the stars with none hardship, the growing of camping specialist pop out the idea of glamping. Glamping is a portmanteau of luxury and camping - not the "traditional" camping. The concept of Glamping describes a style of camping with amenities - a luxury resort-style services accommodation in nature.
1. Longitude 131º
A luxury resort located outside the UNESCO World Heritage-listed, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Approximately 10km driving distance of Yulara in Northern Australia. The resort incorporates 15-luxurious tents, with the main communal Dune House which consist the lodges restaurant, bar, library, lounge areas and boutique; that sit above the ocher landscape. Each tents is designed in a position to be able to view the one of Australia's most iconic scenes. The resort provides airport transfer with all Ayers Rock Airport flights. Longitude 131º with its unique design has won number of awards including 2013 Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice, 2011 American Express Centurion Magazine Reader's Choice Awards for Top Eco Friendly Resort and 2010 Travel+Leisure World's Best Hotels Top 500, Australia & South Pacific Region.
Address: Yulara Drive, Yulara NT 0872, Australia
Contact: +61 2 9918 4355
Website: www.longitude131.com.au
2. Tanja Lagoon Camp
Tanja Lagoon Camp nestled between Tanja Lagoon and Mimosa Rocks National Park, overlooking coastal lagoon. Each 4-luxurious safari tents rest on a spacious with it's own lounge area, en-suite bathroom and fully equipped kitchen allowing you to be fully self-contained. This resorts allow you to enjoy the world class bird-watching, abundant wildlife and magnificent local beached.
Address: 142 Haighs Rd, Tanja NSW 2550, Australia
Contact: +61 2 6494 0123
Website: www.tanjalagooncamp.com.au
3. Nightfall, Lamington National Park, QLD
Nightfall's wilderness camp sits in seemingly remote part of the aptly named Lost World; beside the crystal clear tumbling headwater of Christmas Creek and Queensland's ancient Lamington National Park Rainforests. Approximately 90-minutes driving distance from Queensland beaches. The "hand-built" open air safari eco-tents designed in capturing panoramic views of the surrounding national park, leaving you experience steps away from the excess and complication modern life, in connecting with the nature.
Each eco-tents have woodfires, vintage tin-baths, rain-head showers, hand-basins carved from rock, king-sized beds, micro kitchen and private BBQ. In winter, the tent's walls let down and the rotating fireplace kick-in. The Nightfall camp is limited to 6-travelers at one time to ensure the private, intimacy and conviviality.
Address: 3009 Christmas Creek Rd, Lamington QLD 4285, Australia
Contact: +61 7 5544 8070
Website: www.nightfall.com.au
4. Wildman Wilderness Lodge
Wildman Wilderness Lodge nestled in the Mary River Wetlands area, halfway between Darwin and Kakadu National Park. Approximately 2-hours driving distance east of Darwin. Each fan-cooled free standing tent is spacious with hardwood floors, modern timber furniture and en-suite bathroom offers an extraordinary safari experience.
Address: Point Stuart Rd, Arnhem NT 0801, Australia
Contact: +61 8 8978 8955
Website: www.wildmanwildernessledge.com.au
5. Paper Bark Camp
Paper Bark Camp, dwarfed by eucalyptus, just 2.5 hours driving distance to south of Sydney near the pristine clear water and white sand beached of Jervis Bay. The camp offers unique blend of fine food and wine, a perfect base from which to explore this nature lovers paradise. These 12 canvas safari-style tents built above ground to take advantage of the sea breeze. The tents come with wrap-around decks, outdoor furniture, polished hardwood floors, solar-powered lighting, full insect screening and open-air ensuites, perfect for bird watching and kangaroo spotting while enjoying morning shower.
Address: 571 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia NSW 2540, Australia
Contact: +61 2 4441 6066
Website: www.paperbarkcamp.com.au
6. Ikara Safari Camp
Ikara Safari Camp nestled at Wilpena Pound of South Australia, just 430km north of Adelaide; offers a luxurious safari tents, providing a reprieve from the dusty landscape of the Flinders Rangers. The 15 glamping safari tents offers with luxurious bedding, modern ensuite bathrooms, powered lighting, and air conditioning. Ikara Safari Camp is recognized with number of awards include 2017 Qantas Award for Excellence in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism, (category in the South Australian Tourism Awards 2017), 2015 Silver Award for Unique Accommodation (category in 2015 South Australian Tourism Awards), 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, 2012 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, 2012 Silver Award in the Tour and Transport Operator (category in 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards).
Address: Wilpena Road, Via Hawker, 5434 South Australia
Contact: +61 8 8648 0004
Website: www.wilpenapound.com.au
7. Mile End Glamping
Mile End Glamping nestled deep into Western Australia's premier wine region, only 15-minutes drive from Margaret River, Dunsborough and Busselton. The geodesic domes set in idyllic surrounding on a unique private 144 acre estate, allow guest to experience the wildlife, native bush and river flowing through the estate from own private dome.
Address: 76 Yelverton Rd, Yelverton, Margaret River WA 6280, Australia
Contact: +61 414 018 560
Website: www.mileendglamping.com.au
8. Kooljaman
Kooljaman is an unique off-the-grid wilderness camp located on Native Title Land which is jointly owned and run by the Djarindjin and One Arm Point Aboriginal communities. The Communities have developed the camp in line with the community’s aspirations and their inherent knowledge of the land. Approximately 200km north of Broome in Western Australia, Kooljaman is designed to capture the rugged character and beauty of Bardi Jawi country and reflects the Aboriginal values of caring for land and country. The camp is surrounded by diversity of natural wonders, the amazing wildlife, vast array of marine life and the stunning coastline; allow the guest has unique experience. The Deluxe Safari Tent provide a private uninterrupted view over the majestic Cape Leveque cliffs and Indian Ocean.
Kooljaman has won numerous state and national tourism awards in categories for Indigenous Tourism, Eco Tourism, Unique Accommodation and Cultural Tourism.
Address: PMB 8, Cape Leveque, Broome WA 6725, Australia
Contact: +61 8 9192 4970
Website: www.kooljaman.com.au
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