Yandoit, Victoria · Ninety minutes from Melbourne · Adults only
Glamping near Melbourne
Only ninety minutes up the road, and the city already feels a long way off. Cosy Tents is a small, adults-only campsite in the hills outside Daylesford, with bell tents and Scandi A-Frame cabins made up and waiting.
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About ninety minutes from Melbourne, and fifteen from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Two ways in, and about half our guests take each.
- Up the Calder Freeway (M79)
- Head north-west out of the city and the suburbs give way to farmland and forest, all the way to Kanga Track in Yandoit.
- Along the Western Freeway (M8)
- Head west towards Ballarat and turn north as you get there, up through the hills to Kanga Track in Yandoit.
Park beside reception. The tents and cabins are a short walk along the tracks, and the hills take over from there.
- About 90 min from Melbourne
- 15 min from Daylesford
- Check in 3–5pm
- Out by 11am
Three ways to stay
Every one is adults only, sleeps two and comes fully made up. Just bring the wine.
Classic Bell TentCanvas walls, a pillow-top queen and the fire pit a few steps away. All the good parts of camping, none of the setting up.- Shared bathroom & showers
- Fully furnished, all linen
- Close to the fire pit and camp kitchen
From $225a night
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Luxe Bell TentScandi furnishings, your own table and chairs outside, and the quiet end of the campsite above the dam. For the night that should feel like an occasion.- Shared bathroom & showers
- Premium Scandi furnishings
- Private side of the campsite
From $245a night
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Exclusive to Cosy TentsA-Frame CabinYour own ensuite, a kitchenette and a full-height window onto the countryside. The most private way to disappear for a weekend.- Private ensuite and kitchenette
- High-end finish, premium Scandi decor
- Set alone, overlooking the campsite
- 2-night minimum
From $375a night
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What's waiting when you arrive
Glamping here means the work is done before you get here. Bring food, something to drink and an overnight bag.
- A made bed. Pillow-top queen, goose-down quilt, hot water bottles, linen and towels.
- Heating or a fan. A wood fire heater from May to September, a Dyson fan from October to May.
- The camp kitchen. Weber barbecues, gas cooktops, a kettle, crockery and wine glasses.
- The fire pit. Open year-round, weather permitting, for long evenings and nowhere else to be.
- Bathrooms and showers. Shared for the tents; the cabins have their own ensuite.
Make a weekend of it
Fifteen minutes away, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs have the mineral springs, the lake and more places to eat than one weekend allows. Castlemaine, Maldon and Trentham are within easy reach too.
- The Mineral SpaSteam, sauna and mineral pools in Hepburn Springs. It can be added to your stay.
- Lake HouseAward-winning dining over Lake Daylesford.
- Mount FranklinA drive into an extinct volcano's crater, minutes from the campsite.
- Daylesford Sunday MarketAt the old railway station every Sunday morning.
Glamping in Victoria, without the long drive
Victoria has glamping on the coast, in the high country and among the vineyards, and plenty of it is a long way from the city. Cosy Tents is ninety minutes from Melbourne, which makes it a Friday-afternoon-to-Sunday trip rather than a week off.
It is small on purpose: fifteen tents and cabins spaced out across the hillside, adults only, and quiet after dark.
Before you book
How far is Cosy Tents from Melbourne?
About ninety minutes by car, up the Calder Freeway or along the Western Freeway through Ballarat, and fifteen minutes from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. The address is 6 Kanga Track, Yandoit VIC 3461.
Is it adults only?
Yes. You need to be eighteen or over to book and to stay, and there are no facilities for children or babies.
What do I need to bring?
Food, drinks and an overnight bag. Beds are made up with linen and towels, and the camp kitchen has the cooking gear.
Is it warm enough in winter?
Every tent and cabin has a wood fire heater from May to September, along with a goose-down quilt and hot water bottles.
Can I bring my dog?
No. The campsite sits among working farmland, so we can't take animals.
Can we come as a group?
Groups of three tents or more need our approval before booking. The whole campsite can be booked for exclusive use; email us.
Saturdays book out first.
Pick your dates while they're still there.