The best family-friendly glamping near Warburton, Victoria

If you’re looking for an idyllic countryside escape from Melbourne, Warburton wants to throw its name in the hat. This pint-sized town on the Yarra River has plenty to offer campers, whether you prefer wine tasting in the Yarra Valley or hiking in the hills. The perfect weekend itinerary? Go bushwalking in the Redwoods forest, biking along the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, or tubing along the Yarra River, then head to the La La Falls picnic area or tour the Yarra Valley’s foodie hotspots. Time to camp? Check into an eco-cabin in the woods, a rural Hipcamp, or a state campground.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you’re looking for an idyllic countryside escape from Melbourne, Warburton wants to throw its name in the hat. This pint-sized town on the Yarra River has plenty to offer campers, whether you prefer wine tasting in the Yarra Valley or hiking in the hills. The perfect weekend itinerary? Go bushwalking in the Redwoods forest, biking along the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, or tubing along the Yarra River, then head to the La La Falls picnic area or tour the Yarra Valley’s foodie hotspots. Time to camp? Check into an eco-cabin in the woods, a rural Hipcamp, or a state campground.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Mountain Flower Farm

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34km from Warburton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Kinglake, VIC

Our farm is only a minutes' drive from the township of Kinglake. Or a 20-minute easy walk to shops and cafes. We are close to all the Yarra Valley and Kinglake Ranges have to offer from wineries to the National Parks for hiking, biking and 4WD driving. The farm is a small, hobby, flower farm. Opening during Protea season for pick your own flowers and sheep feeding. Made up of 15 acres of working land and 35 acres of bush land. We have a 2-acre orchard with seasonal fruit available to be picked. ( Feb / March) The farm has over 100 king protea bushes and many other varieties of protea. Seasonal pick your own flowers too. ( Aug - Jan) Backing onto the national park and walking tracks. Jehoshaphat Gully, Shelley Harris Track, Mt Jerusalem Track. Walking distance to Kinglake historic walk, Cookson Hill Track, Mt Everard Track, Bollygum Park. Visit Mason Falls Waterfall, 12-minute drive to Kinglake West. We have 2 dogs, 6 pet sheep and 4 lambs, 2 blue tongue lizards The farming area is completely fenced in, this is to keep the deer out, but you can venture out onto the property bush land with the correct map and navigation equipment. Our walk the neighboring farm (105 acres) Eagles, cockatoos, black cockatoos, kookaburras, magpies, rosellas, king parrots, Gang-gang cockatoo, honey eaters can be spotted most days and lyrebirds if you’re keen to go looking. Small playground with swings, slide, monkey bars and sandpit. Taxi service - The Graceful-Goat to get you around to the local eats and wineries. The Kinglake market is on the 4th Sunday of each month 10-2pm - Except December which is the Sunday before Christmas - twilight 2-7pm - No market in January. The St. Andrews market is every Saturday, 9am to 1pm just 12 minutes down the mountain. Whittlesea market is on every Monday 9am - 1pm We manage 2 sites on our farm and 2 sites on the neighboring farm

2. Galea Ranch

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43km from Warburton · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Taggerty, VIC

Across the road we have little fresh creek, fire pit and seats, with State park you will be in touch with nature surrounded by Wallabies, Deer and Native birds, and at night Little Sugar Gliders and much more. What to do: Mountain Bike riding Horseback riding/ Can use our horse yards Fresh water fishing/ The Acheron River 3mins up the road Snow Skiing /Lake Mountain 25mins away 4X4 Driving Bushwalking/Hiking Boating/Water Skiing/Fishing - Lake Eildon 30mins away Wild life watching Dirt Bike Riding Waterfalls/ Stevenson's Falls 17mins away. It's perfect to escape from the city rush and to get in touch with nature. You also have the beautiful Cathedral Mountain you can sit and watch the sunset on the rocks or The Acheron River to fish the fresh Rainbow trout or brown trout. And off season try your luck on the Redfin. You won't be disappointed. For the Hipcampers we do provide outside toilet, and the outdoor shower soon to be finished. FUTURE PLANS : Outdoor kitchen/ BBQ area. : More Camping Areas set into the bushland.

3. Erica Caravan Park

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70km from Warburton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Moe, VIC

Erica Caravan Park is Natures Gateway to Mt Baw Baw, Walhalla & everything in between Please not that booking requests may be declined subject to availability. Erica Caravan Park is conveniently located just out of Moe following the Moe Rawson Rd via the Princes Freeway, and has cabin accommodation and both powered and unpowered camping sites. Erica consists of the Erica Caravan Park, Erica Hotel, Erica General Store and Erica Ski Hire. Erica is also the last point prior to Mt Baw Baw for camping, ski hire and chains & the road to the historical town of Walhalla. There is plenty to do all year round with the snowfields, mountains and lakes close by with activities available in the area including bush walking, fishing, 4wd, motorcycle tracks, some of the best mountain bike tracks (incl. Erica Mountain Bike Park) right at our back door as well as skiing and tobogganing or simply exploring the wonderful natural environment and historic townships. Erica Caravan Park is your ideal location to enjoy and experience nature and enjoy passions or new adventures in every season. Located on site is BBQ facilities, Pizza Oven, 4 communal firepits, camp kitchen, laundry, Rec Hub / Training Room and loads more inc Giant Chess Set, Foosball, Basketball Ring & a side gate to the park and playground out the front. Chill out on a cold night at the fire pit while enjoying a drink at the Campers Bar (Licenced or BYO),or maybe purchase one of our locally sourced Meat Packs or Pizzas to cook on the BBQ, watch the TV or listen to some tunes. We look forward to welcoming you into our camping family & help you explore what our beautiful area has to offer. Walhalla Caravan Park and Camping / Mt Baw Baw Caravan Park and Camping; If you are looking for the perfect spot to stay close to Walhalla and Mt Baw Baw then we are the spot for you and we’d love to help you with any information you need.

4. Springview Farm

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34km from Warburton · 3 sites · Lodging · Narre Warren East, VIC

37 acre farm nestled between Cardinia Reservoir and Lysterfield Lake Park. Two luxury Bell Tents with a Queen Bed in each tent. Extra beds for Children are $25 per person. Beautiful isolated property with giant tree ferns, bushland and grassy paddocks. The campsite is next to our spring fed dam and backs onto 10acres of bushland. The dam is great for kayaking, swimming, fishing. There is plenty of room for footy, cricket, volleyball or just relaxing. Our farm is home to our 5 pet cows, 12 sheep, 3 Goats, 6 horses and chooks. Kangaroo, deer, echidna and wombats are seen roaming daily. We grow our own fruit and veggies, make preserves and also have bee hives. We are opening our farm up to share our country lifestyle. Only 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD making it a perfect location for corporate functions, brand launches, small private functions, photo shoots, film productions. Please note we are NOT a party venue for loud music and drunkeness. Totally private, secluded and surrounded by native bushland, paddocks and our spring fed dam. PLEASE NOTE, OUR FARM IS A GLASS FREE AND SMOKING FREE SITE. Our animals and native animals call this area home. Grass, animals and bare feet do not mix with broken glass. We live in a delicate beautiful area filled with native flora and fauna.

Stories from the community

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ram

November 2025

3 nights at Mountain Flower Farm

I had such an amazing getaway at this beautiful farm. The host and her mum were incredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home and their hospitality was truly exceptional. The van itself was spotless, cozy, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The views were absolutely stunning, and spending the evenings by the fireplace under the stars was pure magic. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and nature. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable escape! 🌿✨

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Angela

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Mountain Flower Farm

Enjoyed my stay at Cosy Posy Van! Had everything I needed and thoughtful hosts.

Jessie

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Mountain Flower Farm

We had a lovely weekend away at the Cozy Pozy! We stayed two nights but wish we had stayed longer. The van was perfect for two people and there were so many little conveniences in the van to make us feel right at home. The farm and the views were wonderful as well. We saw Rosellas, black cockatoos and gang-gang cockatoos flying over the farm daily, and were greeted by a pair of baby goats running towards us one morning which was beautiful. The farm is close to town so we enjoyed a couple of outings to the local pub for lunch and some games of pool, as well as a trip to St Andrew’s market which was less than 10 mins away. Tamara and family were so welcoming and helpful, thank you! We hope to visit again soon :)

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yoshua

September 2025

4 nights at Mountain Flower Farm

We had a great time staying in the cozy Pozy van. The hosts were lovely and very helpful. The property was beautiful with plenty of privavcy.

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Archer

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Mountain Flower Farm

Great location, lovely town, great hosts. Had a great time and they even set up a little thing for us for my girlfriend's birthday

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April 2025

Weekend Trip to Galea Ranch

It was our first glamping and we enjoyed there so much! The tent and campfire pit were awesome. The host Sharelle was so kind and gave us a lot of tips where to visit and what we can do around there. She was so friendly and made sure we were comfortable and relaxing our time there. If was such an amazing experience and we would love to come back in Winter ! Thank you, Sharelle

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Roy

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Galea Ranch

Very nice set-up and vibe. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

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Toby

February 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Galea Ranch

Amazing place to stay, Lovely hosts, cute farm animals Will 100% be staying again! Loved it

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Annie

February 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Springview Farm

We had a ball at Jo's hipcamp. It is such a unique and well set up camp, with so many extras provided, it was the easiest camping trip ever. We went with young kids (aged 2 - 8) and there were so many activities for them to do, from tennis, to feeding the animals, to swimming. The kids (and adults) loved the slippery slide, and watching the kids kayak in the evening whilst we sat by the fire pit in the evening was a highlight. I would 100% recommend and we'd love to come back.

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Dong hoon

January 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Galea Ranch

We had an amazing 2-night glamping stay at Wayne & Sharelle’s land. They were incredibly welcoming, which made our experience even more special. The wine they provided was a delightful touch, and the firewood they prepared helped create the perfect camping atmosphere. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be visiting again!

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Claire

January 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Springview Farm

Springview farm exceeded our expectations in every single way possible. The photos don’t do this spot justice - the privacy, the comfort, the small touches, it’s everything you could want for a weekend away. Jo went above and beyond to help us with things we were organising for our hens. We LOVED the dam and the slip n slide. The camp kitchen had everything we needed and the glamping setup was unbelievably cosy and comfy. We will be back without a doubt

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Janelle

January 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Springview Farm

Thank you Jo for a magical weekend away. A perfect location for adults and children. We all had a lot of fun. Great hospitality and amenities. We are looking forward to visiting again.

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Anthony

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Galea Ranch

Staying in glamping for the first time with my partner and we love it! So peaceful and enjoyable weekend away! It’s was very clean and the light match the vibes! We saw the new baby highland cows , so cute! Definitely will come back!

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Mark

January 2025

3 nights at Galea Ranch

Wayne and Sharelle are fantastic hosts, and have made for a special Glamping Camp option which we took to over NYE. The site has a designated fire pit, plus a hammock and the tent is set on a deck with outdoor furniture. Sharelle brought over a platter of goodies on our first night and Wayne kept the wood stack loaded as we’d also opted for this. Both of them gave some great tips for the area. The overall site is great to bring your own kit and camp, with a nicely setup outdoor shower and toilet if needed. There are chickens and other animals on the property and we brought some of their free range eggs which came in very handy. We really needed some nature and to unwind and this was the perfect place to switch off. Would highly recommend checking it out!!

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Thomas

January 2025

With kids

3 nights at Springview Farm

Stayed there with my wife and kids over new years. It was brilliant, great set up, water slide was awesome and my 5 year old learnt to kayak! Jo was great, entertained the kids with feeding the animals and checking in. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. We’ll be back 100%!

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Jason

November 2024

1 night at Galea Ranch

I loved the property. The hosts are really nice and friendly and very accommodating. I paid extra for the fire pit and the wood, but it is well worth it if you’re looking for a oasis in a lush forest setting with a small running stream and fun amenities for kids and dogs run leash free this is the place. There’s two cows and a pony and we even got to feed them.

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Hazel

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Galea Ranch

Everything! Such a beautiful and tranquil spot and the vibes were so nice. Wayne and Sharelle are excellent hosts and made sure we were happy going to bed! They had the fire lit for us on arrival to which we toasted our wine. I will be back for sure - didn’t get enough time to appreciate the animals and this place, stay a few nights!! Comfiest bed ever by the way!

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best family-friendly glamping near Warburton guide

Where to go

Yarra Valley

Blanketed with Californian redwood and mountain ash, the forested hills of the Yarra Ranges National Park are a gigantic playground for outdoor adventurers. Match your activity with the season: hit the ski slopes at Mount Donna Buang, admire the wildflowers during a spring hike, or enjoy summer rock climbing at Ben Cairn. There are two first-come, first-served camping areas in the Yarra State Forest, both with unpowered sites, picnic tables, and firepits.

Dandenong Ranges

West of Warburton, the Dandenong Ranges are peppered with historic villages and tranquil camping spots. Mount Dandenong is the star attraction of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, where you can hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride through rolling hills and woodlands. Don’t miss a ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Train and the scenic walk to Olinda Falls.

Murrindindi

North of the Yarra Ranges, Marysville is a popular basecamp for exploring the mountain valleys, waterfalls, and sleepy villages of Murrindindi shire. Snag a lakeside campsite at Lake Eildon National Park and spend your time boating, waterskiing, and kayaking on the lake, camp at Rubicon Falls, or hike to remote bush camps in the Cathedral Range State Park.

When to go

Warburton is open for business through all four seasons, but campsites fill up during the peak summer months and over holiday weekends, so book ahead. Wildflowers pepper the Yarra Ranges in spring and summer, affording magnificent views for hikers, and the landscapes transform with colourful fall foliage through autumn. In winter, nearby Mt. Donna Buang is Melbourne’s closest winter sports destination.