the island escape: take a romantic trip to the sunshine this winter

Glamping at Balgownie Estate Bendigo, Victoria Prices start from $215 per night, depending on the season. The beauty of this place is the serenity – and that during the day couples have the choice of mountain biking, relaxing, or shopping for fresh-as-they-come oysters grown in Wapengo lake, and enjoying them with a glass of wine as the sun goes down from the deck of your luxury tent. The totally self-contained luxury safari tents rest on a deck made with timber milled by the owners of the property and are filled with a beautiful queen-size bed, a full kitchen and barbecue, an indulgent modern bathroom and (thankfully) a heater during the cooler months. Situated almost six hours from the Sydney CBD, this rarely visited gem is absolutely made for the explorers keen to unwrap the next must-visit destination, out of the spotlight, before the rest of the travellers cotton on. Tanja Lagoon Camp, Tanja, New South Wales

Read more on our experience at Satellite Island 4. Prices start at $1800 a night for two guests with a two-night minimum stay. Prices start from $280 per night and include a naturally sourced breakfast hamper. If you’re keen to connect with other human life, guests can choose to dine at any of the three on-site venues at Sirromet, they’re only a five-minute walk or short mini-cart ride away from your luxury tented home. The tents are also ‘TV-free’, to encourage guests to connect with the tranquil surroundings. The balcony is the perfect spot to share a breakfast hamper or watch the sun go down with a glass of wine. The safari-style satin-lined tents are nestled on the vineyard’s acreage and feature floating balconies that look over the lagoon and accompanying native wildlife.

Sanctuary by Sirromet is Queensland’s first vineyard glamping accommodation experience. Just recently, glamping tents were added to its offerings, with over $10 million invested on the first 18 sites made available to the public. Located 30 minutes from Brisbane, halfway to the Gold Coast, picturesque Mount Cotton houses a well-known vineyard called Sirromet. Stay at Sanctuary by Sirromet, Queensland’s first vineyard glamping accommodation experience. 100 Things To Do In Australia You’ve Never Heard Of.

The island escape: take a romantic trip to the sunshine this winter