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The Ultimate Guide to Glamping on the Central Coast

Everything you need to know to plan the perfect nature escape — from choosing the right accommodation to hidden local gems most visitors miss.

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Aerial view of the solar-powered Unwind Escapes glamping property among the trees in Dooralong Valley, NSW

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The clubhouse and The Burrow dome lit by festoon lights at night at Unwind Escapes, Dooralong Valley

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Kangaroos grazing at dusk by the clubhouse at Unwind Escapes, a digital detox glamping escape

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Single beds set up for kids in the Serene Family Retreat at Unwind Escapes, ready for a school holiday glamping getaway

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Private fire pit glowing at dusk beside a glamping dome at Unwind Escapes

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Whale watching off the Central Coast with Terrigal Ocean Tours

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Panoramic view of Dooralong Valley from Unwind Escapes

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Milky Way over Unwind Escapes in Dooralong Valley

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Your first glamping trip at Unwind Escapes

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Romantic glamping on the Central Coast

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Hawkesbury River landscape with sandstone escarpments on the scenic drive from Sydney

Hawkesbury River

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Wedding ceremony in the redwood forest at Unwind Escapes Dooralong Valley

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Hunter Valley vineyards with views of the Brokenback Ranges

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Pet-friendly glamping in NSW at Unwind Escapes

Pet-Friendly Glamping in NSW: Bring Your Dog to Dooralong Valley

Glamping with fire pit in NSW

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Geodesic dome glamping in NSW

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Glamping near Sydney at Unwind Escapes

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