5 Treehouses In Australia You Can Actually Stay In

Canopy views, bird sounds and the feeling you’re completely secluded from the rest of the world. It’s no surprise treehouse accommodation is on the up. Not only do they boast incredible architecture which morphs beyond tree trunks and ferns but they ooze the ultimate relaxation getaway, one that will see you switching your phone off and soaking up the best of your natural surroundings.

The Treehouse

Earlville | Queensland

Built within the peaceful neighbourhood of Queensland’s Earlville, The Treehouse is truly the most incredible treehouse accommodation in Queensland. From the fact that it’s completely surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest (The Daintree) all the way to the property’s own private waterfall, this treehouse is unlike any other. The wraparound verandah will give you an optimal spot for bird watching (keep an eye out for the Yellow Spotted HoneyEater and the Black Butcherbird), plus there’s a window-side spa bath which looks out toward fan palms and strangler figs which means you’ll be switching off in no time.

Jungle Treehouse

Cape Tribulation | Queensland

Jungle Treehouse is a completely laid-back and no-frills type of treehouse accommodation, one that looks straight out of The Jungle Book. There are no small luxuries here (there are minimal electricity, a composting toilet and an outdoor shower) but all in all, that’s the very beauty of this treehouse accommodation in Queensland. Shaped like an octagon, the real selling point for Jungle Treehouse lies within its 360-degree views of hanging vines and tropical rainforest. Take note of the wooden breakfast bar on the verandah and be sure to try your hand at horse riding, jungle surfing and snorkelling which are all nearby activities you’ll need to tick off your holiday list.

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Butchers Creek | Queensland

By now it should really come as no surprise that the absolute best treehouse accommodation in Australia resides in the Queensland tropics. From a distance, you’d be hard-pressed to even spot this treehouse at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, it practically blends into the Wooroonooran National Park. Inside, you’ll find wicker chairs, exposed beams, winding staircases and khaki window shades, details that channel your wildest treetop safari dreams. Along with this, the open balcony makes for a top spot to watch the sunrise, to listen to the resident birdlife or for curling up with a good book. If that’s not enough to convince you that this should be your next getaway, you’ll also be treated to a breakfast hamper on your first morning here.

While this treehouse accommodation is tempting to stay in, you’ll actually have about nine kilometres of walking trails to explore straight from your doorstep. There’s a giant Rose Gum worth your time too, it casually sits at approximately 600 years old. If you’re keen to day trip out from here, the small towns of Malanda and Yungaburra are great options.

Secret Treehouse

Blue Mountains | NSW

Wollemi Wilderness Treehouse is basically the one unique property that put treehouses on the map in Australia. It’s the most famous treehouse in NSW (and the most romantic getaway in NSW for that matter) and rocks everything you could possibly need for a weekend away from the chaos of the city including a spa, small kitchenette, fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. This entire treehouse is quite literally in the treetops having been constructed in a way that sees it elevated by gigantic wooden trunks. This feature crossed with the window walls will give you absolutely breathtaking views of Bowen’s Creek George and the Blue Mountains rainforest.

Staying here also means you’ll want to head to the Colo River during the day. The Colo River Gorge is very casually one of the largest in the world as well. Around it, there’s a huge selection of fire trails and tracks to explore towards the east side of the gorge (perfect for avid bushwalkers).

Giraffe Treehouse

Canberra

Most people wouldn’t know it but Canberra is home to one of the best treehouse rentals in Australia. Why? Where else could you feed an actual giraffe from the comfort of your own treehouse verandah? Giraffe Treehouse is no doubt a bucket list travel must in Australia and you’ll find a number of treehouse suites nestled inside Jamala Wildlife Lodge (an extended part of the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra back in 2014). This luxury treehouse accommodation, essentially placed inside a private animal enclosure, overlooks Molonglo River and you’ll have giraffes on one side of your suite, and deers and alpacas on the other.

For your peace of mind, Jamala Wildlife Lodge and The National Zoo and Aquarium are both owned and run by a local family that use funds raised to support the conservation of animals in the wild, national and international breeding programs (to help save a number of animals from extinction) and educational programs.