“Glamping has never been so glamourous as at this eco-retreat. Twelve luxurious safari tents sit amongst eucalyptus and paperbark trees, each with a deck area or veranda. There's a restaurant and communal kitchen on the premises, and free bikes and canoes available for exploring the area.”

Hotel review

Irena and Jeremy Hutchings opened Paperbark Camp in 1999, the ultimate glamping experience in New South Wales. Set in 100 acres of untouched bush and creek land, with the magnificent Jervis Bay only seven kilometres away, the couple have worked hard to lovingly create a superb and award winning eco-resort. Twelve safari style tents sit on stilts under eucalyptus and paperbark trees and have flaps that can be opened up to enjoy the stunning setting and sea breeze. All are solar powered with an ensuite toilet and shower, and kitted out with organic toileteries. Free bikes and canoes are available, and are the best way to explore the creek and surrounding area. For self-caterers there’s a communal kitchen, but don’t miss out on eating at the treetop Gunyah restaurant, where all the food is organic, free range and locally sourced – not to mention absolutely delicious.

Maud Sampson
Maud Sampson Review published: 12/03/2024

Recommended for

  • Eco break

    • A fabulous eco-retreat with gorgeous glamping tents, plus organic, fair trade and free-range restaurant fare & more
  • Back to Nature

    • Hide away in a forest of paperbark and eucalypts, spottong kangaroo & flitting birds on walks or canoe rides
  • Canoeing

    • Take the Paperbark Challenge and canoe to Huskisson & back, pausing for a picnic on the edge of the creek
  • Wildlife Area

    • Spot kangaroos in the early morning as you follow trails through the trees
  • Restaurant

    • The Gunyah Restaurant offers modern cuisine influenced by European dishes, using only the finest seasonal, locally grown produce
  • Mountain biking

    • Borrow the hotel's bicycles to follow scenic trails through the forests of towering eucalypts and paperbark trees
  • Trekking

    • The Jervis Bay National Park, a 10-minute drive away, is criss-crossed with dazzling hiking trails
  • Owner managed

    • Jeremy and Irena Hutchings opened Paperbark back in 1999
  • Minimum Stay

    • Minimum two-night stay at peak periods or weekends
  • Restrictions on children

    • Children older than 10 years are welcome
  • Eco

    • Rooms have solar-powered lighting
  • Beach nearby

    • Jervis Bay 4 km away
  • Self catering

    • Communal kitchen
  • Riding

  • Glamping

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Organic food

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Total relaxation

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • House party feel

  • Intimate

  • Great walks

  • Fishing

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Surfing

  • Quirky

  • Child friendly

  • Tented Camp

  • Wellbeing

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Family Suites

  • Birdwatching

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Secluded setting

  • Gourmet

  • Quiet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    12 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    The Gunyah Restaurant offers modern cuisine influenced by European dishes, using only the finest seasonal, locally grown produce
  • Minimum Stay

    Minimum two-night stay at peak periods or weekends
  • Restrictions on children

    Children older than 10 years are welcome
  • Garden

    Set amongst eucalypt and paperbark trees
  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Outdoor dining

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Private dining room

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Babysitting

  • Laundry

  • Wifi

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Bicycles available

  • Views

  • Business Centre

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Shops

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

Activities

  • Canoeing

    • Take the Paperbark Challenge and canoe to Huskisson & back, pausing for a picnic on the edge of the creek
  • Wildlife Area

    • Spot kangaroos in the early morning as you follow trails through the trees
  • Mountain biking

    • Borrow the hotel's bicycles to follow scenic trails through the forests of towering eucalypts and paperbark trees
  • Trekking

    • The Jervis Bay National Park, a 10-minute drive away, is criss-crossed with dazzling hiking trails
  • Great walks

  • Riding

  • Cycling

  • Surfing

  • Fishing

  • Birdwatching

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Other reviews

Paperbark Camp - Hotel Review

"For campers who don’t enjoy, well, camping, this glamping retreat is an excellent way to experience the Australian bush. With comfortable beds dressed in luxury linen, mosquito nets, an excellent restaurant onsite, and tents perched among the eucalyptus trees, camping just got a whole lot more grown up."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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