Tilba Lake Camp, Central TilbaCredit: Tilba Lake Camp
The Ocean View Archie pod at Tilba Lake Camp, Central Tilba.
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Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in. Exhale. That’s just a taste of the zen you’ll find on one of these unique nature stays. From tiny homes and eco-cabins to glamping tents and timber-clad cottages, there’s plenty of choice if you want to switch off and reconnect with nature - and yourself.
Wake up with the sunrise
Built on a shared ethos of simple, conscious living, The Camp.Earth allows guests to wind down and enjoy a more self-sufficient way of life. Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, within a 30-minute drive of Byron Bay, The Camp offers a luxurious camping experience with uninterrupted ocean and mountain valley views. You’ll sleep in a beautifully appointed canvas bell tent, replete with a queen-sized bed, kitchenette, fireplace and warm shower.
Stay in a natural hideaway
Nestled beside Myall Lakes National Park, two-and-a-half hour’s drive north of Sydney, sits Bombah Point Eco Cottages, a collection of sustainably built timber and glass cottages. Designed for couples or small families, the cabins are spaced for comfort and privacy with a rainwater spa bath, wood fire and wrap-around verandahs. Collect fresh eggs in the morning, pick herbs, fruit and vegetables from the on-site gardens or hire kayaks and enjoy a morning paddle.
Get away from it all
If you would like to ‘go bush’ in NSW without heading too far from Sydney, Turon Gates Mountain Retreat is a tranquil bushland property in the western reaches of the Blue Mountains, just 2.5 hours’ drive from Sydney. There’s a lovingly built collection of luxe cottages, rustic cabins and a glamping tent at the property, which encompasses 2,428 hectares of diverse terrain full of native wildlife to spot, such as kangaroos, wombats, platypus, echidnas, possums and lizards.
Camp Earth, Byron Bay Credit: Byron Photography
A Camp.Earth glamping tent in the Northern Rivers of NSW, near Byron Bay.
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Camp Earth, Byron Bay Credit: Byron Photography
A Camp.Earth glamping tent in the Northern Rivers of NSW, near Byron Bay.
Tilba Lake Camp, Central Tilba Credit: Tilba Lake Camp
A ‘pod’ at Tilba Lake Camp, Central Tilba.
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Tilba Lake Camp, Central Tilba Credit: Tilba Lake Camp
A ‘pod’ at Tilba Lake Camp, Central Tilba.
Camp with all the extras
Located in the rolling coastal countryside of Central Tilba on the NSW South Coast, a five-hour drive south of Sydney, Tilba Lake Camp offers guests a decidedly chilled stay. If you’re a traditionalist, you’ll love Frankie, a spacious Sibley bell tent with queen bed, ensuite, fridge, gas stove, private fire pit, and other comforts. But if you’re into tiny houses you’ll adore the ‘pods’. Lake Pods Bonnie and Clyde have full kitchens and a living area with a loft-style bed above, while Ocean View Pods Archie and Georgia have king beds, kitchenettes and a small living area on the same level. All pods have private bathrooms, fresh linens, fire pit, and other luxe touches.
Shack up by a lake
Immerse yourself in nature while staying in an upscale ‘shack’ on the shores of Wallaga Lake, north of Bermagui on the Sapphire Coast. Surrounded by native birds and wildlife, Serendip offers guests complete serenity, spending their days enjoying the lake’s fishing, swimming and walking trails. The shack comes equipped with a kitchen, fire pit and outdoor shower; retreat inside to a luxurious double bed to sleep. Stand-up paddle boards and kayaks are available, and there is an isolated beach nearby.
Wallaga Lake Bridge, Bermagui Credit: Destination NSW
Sun rising over Wallaga Lake, Bermagui
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Wallaga Lake Bridge, Bermagui Credit: Destination NSW
Sun rising over Wallaga Lake, Bermagui
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Your dog will enjoy seeing the sights of Sydney as much as you do.
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Planning a sojourn to Sydney and don’t want to leave your beloved pooch behind? With hotels increasingly willing to cater to pets, there’s no reason you have to. From beachside to the inner city, these luxury escapes not only welcome four-legged friends, they also provide special inclusions tailored for dogs. Just be sure to book in early, as not every room in these properties can house pets.
Pier One Sydney Harbour, city centre
Nestled below Sydney Harbour Bridge in historic Walsh Bay, Pier One Sydney Harbour is one of the city’s more memorable stays. The hotel sits on a former working wharf over the water, and has devoted some of its ground-level rooms to furry family members. Stay here and your dog will have direct access to the boardwalk that wraps around the sides of the hotel facing the water, with plenty of seagulls to keep it entertained. Pier One’s Puppy Package comes with all the extras: an eco-friendly dog bed, food and water bowls, and a mini bar stocked with treats. Keen to really amp up the spoils? Check out the dog-friendly in-room dining menu, or book an outdoor spot at the hotel’s ground-level The Gantry Restaurant, which offers a Doggy Degustation menu with such treats as beef bone broth and Doglato (a gelato equivalent for pooches) for dessert.
QT Bondi, Bondi Beach
Right on the esplanade facing Sydney’s most famous city beach, QT Bondi welcomes guests trailing sand and their beloved pets. With its chic, contemporary style and energetic vibe, the hotel mirrors Bondi’s laid-back beach lifestyle and allows easy access to its café, bar and restaurant scene. The hotel offers a pet-friendly room that features a special mini bar filled with doggie treats and a pooch-friendly vegan in-room dining menu. Although dogs aren’t permitted on Bondi Beach itself, you’ll be in good company joining the parade of dog-walkers on the promenade, or head to the nearby Rose Bay Foreshore, where pets are free to frolic off-leash.
Little Albion, Surry Hills
The Little Albion boutique hotel occupies a charming former convent in Surry Hills, a leafy inner-city hub populated by creative types and dog lovers. There are two pet-friendly rooms at the hotel, both at ground level, with a bed, bowl and blanket included, but if it’s an over-the-top spoil session you’re after, the Plush Pup Package can’t be beat. Pets are welcomed with Mimi & Munch baked doggie treats on arrival; gifted with a The Daily Edited personalised name tag to look their fashionable best; booked in for a fitting with Dogue doggie stylist; assigned a butler, in case you need to dash out solo; and even receive a turndown service with Doglato.
Doggy Degustation, Pier One Sydney Harbour Credit: Anna Kucera
Chowing down on the Doggy Degustation menu at Pier One Sydney Harbour hotel.
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Doggy Degustation, Pier One Sydney Harbour Credit: Anna Kucera
Chowing down on the Doggy Degustation menu at Pier One Sydney Harbour hotel.
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Your dog will love a fur-friendly stay at QT Bondi.
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QT Bondi, Sydney Credit: QT Bondi
Your dog will love a fur-friendly stay at QT Bondi.
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
Despite occupying prime real estate in one of Sydney’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is not too posh to pooch. Suitably elegant and opulent in its well-to-do setting, the hotel invites dog owners to book its Pet Stay Package. Your room will be set up with a stylish pet bed and bowls, and you can order a meal from the dog-friendly in-room dining menu, which includes options such as Banjo’s Delight, a feast of Angus beef, pumpkin, carrots and sweet potato. Double Bay is conveniently close to the city and the Eastern Suburbs beaches, yet has a peaceful village feel and is the ideal idyll for people- and dog-watching.
Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour
Sydney’s sister Ovolo hotels, Ovolo Woolloomooloo to the east of the city centre and Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour in inner-city Pyrmont, are both dog-friendly and are equally luxurious and immaculately designed. But the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour earns pooch preference points for being close to Pyrmont’s off-leash Waterfront Park. While all Ovolo hotels indulge human guests with complimentary munchies from the mini bar and drinks at social hour, pets also get the star treatment. The V.I.Pooch Package at each Sydney Ovolo includes a comfy dog bed, food bowl, and the never more aptly named doggy bag ꟷ packed with treats and toys they’ll drool over.
The Langham, Sydney
Pet-friendly may not be a description you’d first associate with the ultra-regal The Langham, Sydney, near Barangaroo in the city centre. Yet along with its plush interiors, a private tennis court, an indoor pool with an amazing painted dome and the serene The Day Spa by Chuan, it happily allows you and your furry charge to co-habit during your stay. Rooms are set up with a dog bed and eating bowls, there’s an in-house dog-friendly menu, and if you fancy letting yourself off the lead to hit the town, dog-sitting services can also be requested.
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Bedding down at the Little Albion hotel in Sydney’s Surry Hills.
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Pup Package, Little Albion, A Crystalbrook Collection Boutique Hotel Credit: Little Albion, A Crystalbrook Collection Boutique Hotel
Bedding down at the Little Albion hotel in Sydney’s Surry Hills.
The Langham, Sydney Credit: The Langham
Your dog will feel like canine royalty at The Langham, Sydney.
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The Langham, Sydney Credit: The Langham
Your dog will feel like canine royalty at The Langham, Sydney.