Why Victorians Are Falling in Love With Glamping

For many travellers, glamping offers the perfect balance: the feel of camping, with none of the rough edges.

If you’re one of the many Victorians craving a quick escape into nature — but you still want a soft bed, a hot shower, and space to unwind, it’s time to take a closer look at glamping in Marysville.

Glamping (short for glamorous camping) combines the best parts of outdoor living with the creature comforts of a hotel stay. Think high-thread-count sheets inside a canvas tent, proper heating and lighting, and timber decks with views of trees instead of traffic.

At Marysville Holiday Park, glamping means:

• Raised timber floors
• Full bedding and furnishings
• Power, heating and soft lighting
• Outdoor decks with bushland surrounds

It’s camping for people who like nature, just not the air mattresses and the 2am trip to the drop-toilet.

According to data from Tourism Research Australia, domestic camping and caravanning holidays are on the rise, with a notable spike in demand for experiences that combine nature with comfort. For many Victorians, glamping ticks every box:

• It’s close to home (no flights, no logistics)
• It offers a mental reset without sacrificing comfort
• It’s ideal for short getaways, especially midweek or long weekends
• It appeals to couples, solo travellers, and families alike

Post-pandemic, more people are choosing luxury camping Victoria-wide as a way to unwind, reconnect, and switch off – but without going completely off-grid.

If you’ve camped before, you’ll know the setup can take hours, and the pack-down even longer. If you’ve stayed in hotels, you’ll know they can feel… the same everywhere.

Glamping hits that sweet spot:

• You wake up with fresh mountain air and birdsong
• You go to bed in a proper bed (not on the ground)
• You get privacy, nature, and a bit of magic — without the hassle

And unlike a hotel, your surroundings are alive, trees swaying, river flowing, stars visible from your deck.

Just under two hours from Melbourne, Marysville has all the ingredients for a perfect glamping Victoria escape:

• Crisp air and lush forest surroundings
• Waterfalls, walking tracks, and mountain biking
• Local cafés, wineries, and produce markets
• Quiet nights by the firepit

Our most popular stays include the Kookaburra glamping tent, tucked beside the river, and the more elevated Black Cockatoo and Lyrebird tents, each blending canvas charm with modern comfort.

You’ll also have full access to our on-site facilities, including the camp kitchen, picnic zones, and riverside walks.

The next time you’re planning a short break, skip the tent pegs and hotel elevators. Instead, explore our full range of glamping stays and experience glamping near Melbourne the way it was meant to be: comfortably.