The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Armidale, New South Wales

If you're looking to go camping near Armidale, New South Wales and want a little luxury, glamping is the way to go. With over 360 available options that combine glamping and river activities, Hipcamp has got you covered. Prices start as low as $10, with an average price per night of $25. Top campsites in the area include Coffs Harbour Camping & 4WD (721 reviews), Footprints in Style (276 reviews), and Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping (171 reviews). Popular amenities include the ability to bring your pets, having campfires, and access to cooking equipment. Popular activities in the area include whitewater paddling, fishing, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking to go camping near Armidale, New South Wales and want a little luxury, glamping is the way to go. With over 360 available options that combine glamping and river activities, Hipcamp has got you covered. Prices start as low as $10, with an average price per night of $25. Top campsites in the area include Coffs Harbour Camping & 4WD (721 reviews), Footprints in Style (276 reviews), and Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping (171 reviews). Popular amenities include the ability to bring your pets, having campfires, and access to cooking equipment. Popular activities in the area include whitewater paddling, fishing, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

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60km from Armidale · 1 site · Lodging · Retreat, NSW

Welcome to our river retreat. Ideal for those seeking privacy, peace and solitude away from the socials and technology. Kingfisher's Hut sits on 80 acres of our 240 acre property, on a high bank overlooking the Macdonald River as it makes it way towards the confluence with the Namoi River. Ideally suited for a couple (children and fur babies also welcome) or small groups, and those who are new to a nature escape holiday. A small solar system provides lighting (but not recharging of devices). Our insulated cabin provides a comfortable double bed (bring your own linen and pillows) and pot belly stove for the colder months. Our bush kitchen provides your basic needs with a BBQ, 12 volt fridge, and fully equipped camp kitchen. Our open fire is set up for cooking or for just sitting, relaxing and staring into the flames. Our bush bathroom provides a toilet and wood fired hot shower. Or you might chose to relax in a hot bath overlooking the river. We welcome nature lovers and offer activities such as bush walking, bird watching, native wildlife, swimming, picnicking, kayaking (double kayak provided), catch and release fishing (seasonal and with current Fishing Licence), and big open night skies for astronomy enthusiasts. We are a small farming enterprise and currently establishing aquaculture (yabby) ponds and can offer an introductory tour to those who are interested. The hut sleeps two but there is plenty of room for those who wish to bring a camper trailer or van or pitch a tent. As a working property, you may need to navigate around the odd cow pat! We do ask that you carefully read our rules (see link) to avoid any conflict with neighbouring properties or our attempts at retaining a relatively undisturbed, healthy river environment and not to impact upon our surrounding community.

2. Bai-Yai River Eco-Camp & Artist Retreat

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59km from Armidale · 4 sites · Lodging · Retreat, NSW

Bai-Yai is a 480 acre partly Conservation Covenanted property, 70 minutes south-west of Armidale & 70 minutes north-west of Tamworth. On the tablelands 700 metres above sea level, next door to Warrabah National Park. Our northern boundary is the Macdonald river, just before it drops westward through the gorges & changes its name to the Namoi.We're for the nature-lover who enjoys peace & quiet away from crowds, who values birdsong above the hum of cars & generators! Our facilities are simple but comfortable, all off-grid. There's a covered platform kitchen area overlooking some of the great river swimming spots for campers to enjoy, a pit toilet, simple shower, & fresh drinking water supplied daily. The owners house is out of sight but within coo-ee if needed.The river & general wildness of terrain make Bai-Yai camping not really suitable for young children who requite 24/7 supervision for their safety.CRITICAL: Please ensure your personal profile is completed including a photo before submitting a booking request.

3. Peppermint Flat Glamping

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46km from Armidale · 2 sites · Lodging · Wollomombi, NSW

Located within half an hour drive of several World Heritage listed National Parks, Peppermint Flat Glamping provides 3 canvas bell tents for groups of up to 9 people. 20m from the Platypus-filled Oaky River and with all the luxuries of home: hot water showers, real mattresses, luxury bedding, device charging facilities and lights and all the cooking equipment and utensils you could ever need. Just bring ice, food and drinks for the esky and you’re set!

Stories from the community

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Daniel

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

Unable to attend due to a family emergency However host was super responsive and extremely understanding even giving a refund that I hadn’t expected Can’t wait to actually visit soon

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Ben

July 2025

With pets

2 nights at Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

Well of you ever want to see a platypus this is the place. You can even do it from a hot bath (or toilet 😄). Many thanks to Sue and Phil who were such freindly and helpful hosts. 10 out of 10 would recommend, especially lovely for a winter get away. Oh and the dogs loved the river walks and freedom.

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William

July 2025

With kids

4 nights at Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

Kingfisher hut was an outstanding camp, one of our favourites so far we will definitely be returning in the future

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Ben

June 2025

3 nights at Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

What a wonderful spot. The property is amazing. A perfect bush retreat with platypus, kingfishers, and all the wonder of the bush and country in a secluded setting. Would highly recommend. Phil and Sue are great!

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Simon

April 2025

With pets

1 night at Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

Sue and Phill are exceptional hosts. The camp is just perfect and enough off grid to think you are a world away. Nothing needed as far as kitchen gear and even an innovative hot shower system. Fishing with lures only is not an issue. Patience and a little quiet will see platypus pop up and say hi... wonderful part of this great country.

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Kierhan

April 2025

With kids

1 night at Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

Great spot, everything you need for a few days away in serenity.

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Julie

April 2025

5 nights at Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

We can't say enough about this property and the hosts. Sue and Phill are extremely welcoming and kind. They are there as much or as little as you need them with lots of knowledge. The touches and decor make you feel like home. Seriously you won't have a better shower. Our furbabies love having this property all to themselves. We will be back again soon.

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Tom

March 2025

3 nights at Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

Sue and Phil have a wonderful spot on the river. They have everything you need for a peaceful getaway, with none of the fluff. They were gracious hosts, I can’t recommend this spot enough!

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Miranda

January 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Peppermint Flat Glamping

We loved our stay at Platypus Tent, Peppermint Flats. The property was private, peaceful and beautiful. We loved exploring the property and watching the Platypus in the creek. The glamping tent was big enough for the three of us and was well equipped. The facilities were clean and the shower was beautifully hot. We would definitely stay again, given the opportunity.

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Julie

December 2024

5 nights at Kingfisher's Hut Nature Retreat

Amazing stay and the host, Sue and Phill are lovely people who thought of everything when creating the hut and kitchen. The hut is comfortable with lots of charming touches and the kitchen has everything you'll need. The shower is one of the best you'll ever use and the outdoor bathtub is nice after a day at the river. The view of the river was beautiful and there were plenty of swimming holes. Hands down the best Hipcamp stay. We will be back soon.