The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Bairnsdale, Victoria

Looking for a glamorous camping experience by the river? Hipcamp has over 110 options for glamping near Bairnsdale, Victoria. With options as low as $10 per night, you can enjoy a luxurious stay while surrounded by nature. Top campsites such as Tarra Bulga Views (69 reviews), Briagalong Bush Getaway (63 reviews), and Bush Retreat Gippsland (50 reviews) offer popular amenities such as pets, cooking equipment, and potable water. You can also enjoy popular activities like snow sports, fishing, and wind sports. Book your glamping experience for an average price of $80 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a glamorous camping experience by the river? Hipcamp has over 110 options for glamping near Bairnsdale, Victoria. With options as low as $10 per night, you can enjoy a luxurious stay while surrounded by nature. Top campsites such as Tarra Bulga Views (69 reviews), Briagalong Bush Getaway (63 reviews), and Bush Retreat Gippsland (50 reviews) offer popular amenities such as pets, cooking equipment, and potable water. You can also enjoy popular activities like snow sports, fishing, and wind sports. Book your glamping experience for an average price of $80 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. NRMA Bairnsdale Riverside Holiday Park

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2.5km from Bairnsdale · 106 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bairnsdale, VIC

Unwind by the Mitchell River at NRMA Bairnsdale Riverside Holiday Park – a peaceful Bairnsdale caravan park with leafy riverfront sites, a sparkling pool, and private jetty access. Cast a line, explore East Gippsland, or wander into town for a bite – our prime riverside location makes it all effortless. Choose from self-contained cabins, spacious caravan sites, or shady spots to pitch a tent. Bringing your four-legged mate? We’re pet friendly too. However you holiday, the pace is easy, the vibe is welcoming, and nature is right outside your door. We have something for everyone with our great range of cabins, caravan sites and camp sites. At NRMA Bairnsdale Riverside Holiday Park, we believe that your furry friends are just as much a part of the family as anyone else. That's why we offer a range of pet friendly accommodation options, from cozy cabins to spacious caravan and camping sites, ensuring that your entire family, including your four-legged companions, can enjoy a delightful stay in East Gippsland. Our cabins provide a comfortable and convenient option for those travelling with pets. These cabins are designed to accommodate your furry friends, ensuring they have as much comfort as you do. With features like air conditioning and private verandas, you and your pets can relax in style after a day of exploring.

2. SIBA Retreat Centre

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79km from Bairnsdale · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · W Tree, VIC

SIBA Retreat Centre is a beautiful and friendly Buddhist retreat centre in the Snowy River country of East Gippsland, Victoria. Formerly ONTOS, it was founded by Lama Choedak Rinpoche and formally opened and consecrated by His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche in 2006. During this time His Eminence gave the centre the dharma name 'Tsarchen Choeling'. SIBA has all the conditions for the perfect retreat. Simply being at SIBA calms the senses and heals the mind. SIBA is a welcoming and peaceful refuge and its unique atmosphere is well known to visitors.

3. NRMA Eastern Beach Holiday Park

36km from Bairnsdale · 109 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lakes Entrance, VIC

Fishos and beach-lovers assemble, this will be a holiday to remember. NRMA Eastern Beach Holiday Park is in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes at Lakes Entrance. Our waterfront location and fun facilities set the scene for an unforgettable adventure. From the moment you arrive you’ll feel right at home. The kids will make a bee line for our heated swimming pool, bouncing pillow and playground, while our school holiday activities keep them entertained (and you, relaxed). There’s much fun and frivolity to be had at our hosted events, including live music nights and footy finals on the big screen. At Eastern Beach Holiday Park, a warm welcome is in our nature. NRMA Eastern Beach Holiday Park is in Victoria’s East Gippsland region, home to the expansive Gippsland Lakes waterways. It’s 2km from the cafes and shops of Lakes Entrance in a waterfront location just moments from Eastern Beach. Our park is a four-hour drive from Melbourne and less than five hours from Canberra. It’s the ideal family meeting place or secluded getaway spot.

4. The Miners Cottages & Camping

63km from Bairnsdale · 5 sites · Lodging · Swifts Creek, VIC

Come and meet Sandi and share in the beauty and serenity of the Miners Cottages. Situated on the banks of Swifts Creek the Miners Cottages offer complete solitude and total comfort along with a convenient location from which to access the region’s services and attractions. Come along and discover the Omeo Region in all its glory, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.

5. Stratford Caravan Park

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49km from Bairnsdale · 52 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Stratford, VIC

We boast a beautiful campground in a fantastic location in Stratford. Right on the Avon River and near local shops, this is a beautiful and relaxed campground to switch off and enjoy the scenery. Stratford on the River Tourist Park is a small, peaceful, family run caravan park just a 5 minute stroll from the centre of town and conveniently situated 2 – 3 hours from Melbourne at the beginning of the Gippsland Lakes region.

6. Parsons Flat River Barn & Glamping

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55km from Bairnsdale · 5 sites · Lodging · Dargo, VIC

Parsons Flat River Bar Glamping offers a River Barn and 2 Glamping tents. Experience the charm of our riverside glamping tent, a hidden oasis nestled along the Dargo River. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this secluded retreat, seamlessly blending the beauty of the great outdoors with comfort. Or relax in the luxury of our river barn, a fully self contained holiday retreat. Surrounded by a thriving wildlife sanctuary, which includes kangaroos, wallabies, deer, and a vibrant array of birds, this picturesque setting captures nature's embrace at its peak. Witness the enchantment of platypus and trout in the river, adding a magical touch to your stay. Strategically positioned near the Dargo River Inn and Dargo Pub, your evenings promise delightful dining experiences. The adjacent Dargo Store ensures your day commences with a hearty breakfast and offers tempting lunchtime delights. For the convenience and comfort of the glampers, essential amenities such as a toilet and shower are in close proximity. Furthermore, a communal camp kitchen awaits, complete with a 6-Burner BBQ, a cast-iron camp oven (fire-heated), a fridge, toaster, and kettle—bringing the joy of outdoor cooking to your fingertips. Escape to this riverside retreat, where the soothing sounds of the flowing river and the gentle breeze create the perfect backdrop for your glamping adventure. Kindly note that there is another private accommodation on-site, and our attentive owners are also present to ensure your stay is both enjoyable and personalised.

Stories from the community

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Geoffrey

June 2025

Weekend Trip to SIBA Retreat Centre

Cabin 4 was a great experience. My wife and I had a fantastic time in the seclusion and serenity. The cabin itself had all of the necessary inclusions, and the wood stove provided excellent warmth throughout the night.. The toilet block is a close stroll The highlight would have to be seeing the stars from the back porch and waking up to the views of mountains and frost on the pastures. George was fantastic and nothing was too hard. We had a great stay and will definitely be back when we are down there next.

robyn

January 2025

4 nights at SIBA Retreat Centre

Lovely peaceful environment and very friendly people . Would highly recommend

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Jessica

December 2024

With pets

4 nights at Parsons Flat River Barn & Glamping

Trish and Paul were so welcoming and accommodating to everything we need. The view by the river was so relaxing and the tent was so spacious. They even had fairy lights both inside and outside the tent. I can’t count the number of time I had a little nap in the hammock by the river. The water was so warm to swim and we even took our dogs in for a bit of a swim too. There was also so much space on the property for our 2 dogs to run around and even made some new friend during the stay. Thank you Trish and Paul for opening up your property for us to visit and stay. Will definitely be back again