What is glamping, and what’s in the tent?
Glamping is a tent somebody else has already put up, furnished and heated, with a real bed made up inside it. You arrive with a bag rather than a boot…
There’s a reason “glamping” has become one of Victoria’s fastest-growing travel trends and it’s not just about Instagram-worthy tents.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
