For those who love the great outdoors, just from a reasonable distance and with a little luxury, these stunning Mudgee glampsites are the best of both worlds.

Immersion in nature needn’t require a rough-and-ready entry. If you love the idea of syncing with the landscape but prefer to do so from a position of comfort, these incredible glamping spots nestled in the most draw-dropping locations of the Mudgee region will have you clicking ‘book’ in seconds. From the ultra-luxe to the laidback, and most with some kind of outdoor bathing set-up, these glampsites unzip the canvas to reveal a refined way to camp.

Evamor Valley

Best for: Cosy romance

Elevate the idea of camping at Evamor Valley, where their six luxury eco tents ensure you can immerse in nature from a comfortable and slightly pampered distance. Each adults-only tent is positioned to take in a different vantage of bushland beauty, from a misty sunrise to treescapes and the property’s dam.

Settle on the deck to soak up the scents and sounds of nature or retreat within to relish the plush, king-size bed, generously proportioned ensuite and heating. Mudgee is only minutes away, but there’s plenty to occupy you on the 34-hectare farm, such as enjoying strolls by the river or dam and slipping into your outdoor hot tub for a little romance.

Address: 109 Tinja Lane, Mudgee

Hideaway Domes

Best for: Planet-aware escapes for two

A minimal footprint stay in a striking geodesic, solar-powered dome, this little ball of luxury is positioned for pondering the sky. If you’re after a couples retreat away from the intrusion of the daily hustle and bustle, this bush-set beauty places the endless and ever-changing horizon within reach.

There’s no wifi or television, but who needs it when you have the pantomime of celestial beings above you and panoramic views wrapping around you. You will, however, find hot water in your private ensuite, a queen-size bed, kitchenette, indoor fireplace and outdoor fire-pit. Set on a 1000-acre property, ‘Belbourie’, you’ll feel away entirely from it all, but you’ll only be 15 minutes from Mudgee.

Address: Details are emailed upon booking.

Glenayr Farm Mudgee

Best for: Groups and families looking for a laidback farm stay

Set on an idyllic working sheep and cattle farm 25 minutes from Mudgee, a stay at Glenayr Farm in one of the four bell tents bridges the gap between camping and cabin. While the tents may not have all the amenity other glampsites do, they’re stylishly comfortable with queen beds and lovely linens, an outdoor table and hot water bottle, as well as other small luxuries.

You’re welcome to book one or all of the tents and share the communal area, which includes hot showers and change rooms, a modern kitchen, a lounge and games room, and a hot tub (for an additional $100). If your group spills out of the four tents, you can also book the bunkhouse, which sleeps up to 16 people.

Address: 1257 Windeyer Road, Windeyer

Wildnest Farmstay

Best for: Rekindling romance under a big sky

Folded into the achingly beautiful Capertee Valley, which happens to be the widest canyon in the world, the glamping experience at Wildnest Farmstay enables guests to hastily abandon any tethers to daily life.

It’s easy to do amid the astonishingly vast and sweeping landscape, as well as the country chic stylings of the tents that gaze beyond to the dramatic escarpment of Pantones Crown.

Complete with a king-size bed, a slow-combustion fireplace, a bathroom, a kitchen, and an outdoor bathtub on the deck, it’s a diversion into nature gilt with a touch of bush luxury.

Address: 1800 Glen Davis Road, Capertree

Sierra Escape

Best for: Nature with a side of wellness

Balancing raw bush beauty with luxury, Sierra Escape invites guests to meditate on the magnanimity of nature while relishing creature comforts. Perched on a 113-hectare property, there’s ample room to roam the undulating paddocks before returning to your incredibly well-appointed safari tent.

Here, you’ll find an indoor and an outdoor bath, fireplace and fire pit, king-size bed and kitchenette. If you’d like to swing from nature to nurture, you can book an in-tent massage or, for more hedonistic pursuits, spend the day wine-tasting in the Mudgee region before returning to your deck to relish your favourite new bottle.

Address: 1345 Lower Piambong Road, Piambong

Bubbletent Australia

Best for: Stargazing

The double-XL beauty of the NSW landscape is ripe for ogling at the three domes of Bubbletent Australia. Called Leo, Virgo and Cancer, each tent is also lofty enough to feel as though you can almost touch the night sky. Bring the heavens into sharper focus with the telescope provided or, during the day, watch the wildlife of the Capertree Valley using the in-tent binoculars.

You can star-gaze from the warmth of your cosy bed with the translucent tent offering 24-hour screenings of the sky. Each bubble is complete with an outdoor wood-fired bathtub and hot shower, a firepit and, happily, an inside toilet, but you’ll need to bring all your food and drink for your stay, including water.

Address: Details are emailed upon booking.