Family flash camps
Camping with kids can be filled with mess and mayhem. But with these five-star setups, your experience will be laden with luxury, writes eliza velk.
There’s camping. And then there’s luxury camping. It’s a whole different ball game. One that doesn’t involve lugging fly nets, tent poles or rubbing two sticks together for fire. If you want to experience a family holiday sleeping in the great outdoors but your idea of roughing it is leaving the espresso machine behind, embrace camping the ‘luxe’ way.
Lagoon seclusion, nsw
On the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales, nestled among the spotted gums of Mimosa Rocks National Park, Tanja Lagoon Camp offers four luxury safari tents. Each is thoughtfully positioned to offer a sense of seclusion and stunning lagoon views. The family tent, Buru, comes with a kitchen, bathroom, queen bed and enough space for three bush swags. The swags are fitted with upscale bedding and are easily moved if the kids prefer to sleep on the deck or under the stars. tanjalagooncamp.com.au
Eco-luxe, wa
For absolute serenity, unwind where the outback meets the sea at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef. This exclusive beach camp boasts pitch-perfect wilderness tents nestled in the dunes of the Cape Range National Park, 50 metres from Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef. Revel in its remoteness and eco-conscious ethos while enjoying the luxury of 500-threadcount sheets. There’s no TV or Wi-fi, but kids will be enthralled by the variety of marine life, including majestic whale sharks. salsalis.com.au
Bush cosy, nsw
Tucked among eucalyptus and paperbark trees, the safari-style tents at Paperbark
Camp in Jervis Bay are ideal for getting cosy in the NSW bush. Catering for kids over six, each private tent features timber floors, wraparound decks, quality bed linen, ensuites and solar-powered lighting. There are easy walking trails through mangrove forests, creek kayaking, beach swimming, snorkelling, bike hire and massage treatments. paperbarkcamp.com.au
Cabin style, tas
Located between a beach and wildlife reserve on Tasmania’s East Coast, Scamander Sanctuary Holiday Park offers gorgeous glamping accommodation for families of up to six. The four three-bedroom, cabin-style safari tents are self-contained with separate sleeping areas, indoor and outdoor dining, and a cubby for kids. Between beach days and bush exploring, allow time to explore the Bay of Fires and Wineglass Bay. scamandersanctuary.com.au