The best glamping pod rentals in East Coast Tasmania

With 221 kilometres of coastline lapped by the Tasman Sea, the East Coast is home to Tasmania’s flagship beaches and most Instagrammed natural landscapes. Whether you’re strolling the white-sand beaches of the Bay of Fires, wine tasting along the East Coast Wine Trail, or road-tripping between coastal villages along the Great Eastern Drive, you’ll find an adventure to fit all four seasons. There’s good news for campers, too. The East Coast boasts Tassie’s warmest, driest temperatures, making camping a year-round pastime. Pitch your tent right on the beach, check into a holiday park with plenty of amenities, or snag a rural Hipcamp, cosy cabin, or luxury glamping site.

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Aquila Eco Retreat

4 sites · Lodging · Richmond, TAS

Welcome to Aquila Eco Retreat – a unique luxury rural escape in lutruwita Tasmania. Set amongst the picturesque Coal River Valley wine country, Aquila offers indulgent sustainable off-grid accommodation for those wanting to reconnect with nature, take some time to disconnect from the outside world, and re-discover the simple pleasures that come with our stunning natural surroundings and beautifully appointed accommodation. Step onto your private deck and sink into the clawfoot bath. Pop the bubbles and gaze out over the rolling hills to kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Enjoy a picnic among the grapevines and watch the ladybirds, and as the sun goes down, slip into the wood-fire sauna and melt into the heat. Cozy up around the firepit and watch the stars twinkle. Or if a little bit of exploring is more your thing, be adventurous and discover some of the unique experiences and places you will find tucked away in Richmond and around the Coal Valley. Welcome to our patch of paradise. We’re Alice and Jason and our family has been farming this piece of Tasmanian bushland for decades. Aquila is named after the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax fleayi), which we often see soaring over our land. We are deeply passionate about this land and the natural resources the earth and sun provide. It’s our pleasure to share these values through off-grid glamping and eco experiences that offer ultimate luxury and comfort in a unique country setting of space and freedom.

With 221 kilometres of coastline lapped by the Tasman Sea, the East Coast is home to Tasmania’s flagship beaches and most Instagrammed natural landscapes. Whether you’re strolling the white-sand beaches of the Bay of Fires, wine tasting along the East Coast Wine Trail, or road-tripping between coastal villages along the Great Eastern Drive, you’ll find an adventure to fit all four seasons. There’s good news for campers, too. The East Coast boasts Tassie’s warmest, driest temperatures, making camping a year-round pastime. Pitch your tent right on the beach, check into a holiday park with plenty of amenities, or snag a rural Hipcamp, cosy cabin, or luxury glamping site.

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Aquila Eco Retreat

4 sites · Lodging · Richmond, TAS

Welcome to Aquila Eco Retreat – a unique luxury rural escape in lutruwita Tasmania. Set amongst the picturesque Coal River Valley wine country, Aquila offers indulgent sustainable off-grid accommodation for those wanting to reconnect with nature, take some time to disconnect from the outside world, and re-discover the simple pleasures that come with our stunning natural surroundings and beautifully appointed accommodation. Step onto your private deck and sink into the clawfoot bath. Pop the bubbles and gaze out over the rolling hills to kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Enjoy a picnic among the grapevines and watch the ladybirds, and as the sun goes down, slip into the wood-fire sauna and melt into the heat. Cozy up around the firepit and watch the stars twinkle. Or if a little bit of exploring is more your thing, be adventurous and discover some of the unique experiences and places you will find tucked away in Richmond and around the Coal Valley. Welcome to our patch of paradise. We’re Alice and Jason and our family has been farming this piece of Tasmanian bushland for decades. Aquila is named after the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax fleayi), which we often see soaring over our land. We are deeply passionate about this land and the natural resources the earth and sun provide. It’s our pleasure to share these values through off-grid glamping and eco experiences that offer ultimate luxury and comfort in a unique country setting of space and freedom.

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The best glamping pods in East Coast Tasmania guide

Where to go

North-East Tasmania

Start your East Coast road trip in the north, where spectacular views and wildlife sightings await at the Bay of Fires—there are even free camping spots to be found. To the north, the striking coastline of Mount William National Park is ablaze with wildflowers through spring and summer, and it’s the ideal time for snorkelling and scuba diving. Further south, St Helens and the Surf Coast is the place to surf, hike, and fish along the coast.

Freycinet

Three of the East Coast’s national parks are found along the southern stretch of coast, starting with the hugely popular Freycinet National Park. Hiking, sea kayaking, and snorkelling are fun ways to explore Wineglass Bay and the surrounding coastline, and the beach camping is second to none. Nearby, there’s forest hiking and camping at Douglas Apsley National Park and car-free camping near the painted cliffs of Maria Island National Park.

Tasman Peninsula

Dangling off Tasmania’s southeast corner, the Tasman Peninsula is dominated by towering sea cliffs. Explore the coastal hikes, hidden sea caves, and windswept beaches of the Tasman National Park, uncover Tasmania’s convict history at the Port Arthur Historic Site, or tackle some of the island’s most epic surf. You’ll find great camping in and around the national park or, for a more local experience, the peninsula is also peppered with Hipcamps.