Family Adventures Under the Stars: Glamping With Kids in Victoria

If you love the idea of camping with the kids — but not so much the part where you pitch a tent in the dark or forget the air pump – glamping might just be your new favourite family tradition.

At Marysville Holiday Park, glamping with kids in Victoria is easy, comfortable, and packed with all the good stuff: stargazing, toasted marshmallows, and adventures in the great outdoors. And best of all? You’ll still get a proper bed and a hot shower at the end of the day.

Let’s be honest — camping with kids isn’t always relaxing. But glamping takes out the tricky bits and leaves you with the fun:

• No tents to pitch
• No blow-up mattresses that deflate overnight
• No 3am trips across a muddy field to find a toilet

Instead, you’ll arrive to a spacious tent already set up with real beds, power, lighting, and heating. That’s what family glamping in Victoria is all about, the adventure of camping, with the comforts parents actually appreciate.

Think of it as a camping trip, but one where you sleep better, eat better, and actually get to relax. Your days might include:

• Spotting birds or wombats on nearby walking tracks
• Playing cards or board games under the canvas roof
• Cooking dinner in the shared camp kitchen or roasting marshmallows over the firepit
• Lying on your back, looking at the stars

It’s simple, screen-free fun — the kind of thing kids remember long after the trip’s over.

Marysville is less than two hours from Melbourne, but it feels like a world away. It’s safe, peaceful, and filled with nature-based activities kids actually enjoy, rivers, trails, waterfalls, and wildlife. Parents love it for the fresh air and slower pace. Kids love it because there’s room to run.

Our Kookaburra glamping tent is especially popular with families thanks to its location near the river, while Black Cockatoo and Lyrebird offer a little more privacy for families with older kids or teens.

If you’re weighing up your options, you might also be interested in our soon-to-be-published guide comparing Marysville vs Daylesford for a short break (coming soon on the blog).

If you’ve been looking for family-friendly glamping near Melbourne, Marysville Holiday Park has you covered. It’s easy, affordable, and full of moments that bring everyone together without the meltdowns that sometimes come with “roughing it”.

Book your family glamping adventure and start a new kind of holiday tradition. One where the stars are out, the tent is warm, and the kids fall asleep fast.