Upon arrival, guests receive a WELCOME PLATTER with Australian organic sparkling wine.
Sitting gently beside the tumbling waters of Petrie Creek, and touching the earth lightly… Starry Nights Luxury Camping is surrounded by wilderness with fresh, clean air. Starry Nights is nestled in the tranquil forests of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and just over: 10 minutes to Montville and 20 minutes to Mooloolaba Beach. Each of our 75 sqm bespoke tents are set on the hillside with old recycled barn floorboards, hand carved stone basins and a cozy roaring wood fire. Each safari tent also has king sized beds with organic linen, flushing toilets and a hot steaming bath and shower. The beautiful guest lounge is a hub of laughter and new friendships. Your owners and hosts and allow only 2 bookings/groups at any one time ensuring your total privacy and a relaxing and peaceful retreat.
No one can really tell you what it is like to step inside one of Starry Nights luxury tents - you must feel it for yourself. Placed amongst native eucalypts and rolling hills, you’ll be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the forest.
Each safari tent is positioned so that it cannot be seen by guests in another tent. The tents are big (with over 75 sqm of floor space) and have a raw, earthy feeling and have these stunning features:
• old recycled barn floorboards and an elevated deck
• hand carved stone basins,
• a cozy roaring wood fire,
• pillow top king-sized beds with organic linen,
• a well-stocked kitchenette
• flushing toilets
• a hot steaming rain-head shower and a free-standing bath
• plush gowns
What’s it like in winter?
Once the giant window flaps are rolled down you can rest assured that you’ll be toasty. The fireplace can be rotated to face any direction in the tent, whether you want a soak in your steaming hot bath or snuggle in bed. Luxury bedding is provided including organic linen sheets and natural woolen blankets and rugs.
In summer you’ll be glad to know that all our tents are insulated. Being off the ground and with such large windows all around, they capture breezes from the surrounding forest. There are also 4 ceiling fans for any really warm days.
Starry Nights safari tents where designed and made by the owners – Shane and Nicole with the help of some friends, family and Shane’s father. From the cutting of the great steel frame to the crafting of the furniture was all done by Shane.
The hosts and owners have made sure that their tents have been made using natural building materials without harsh chemicals. The joists are kiln dried hardwood (not H3 treated pine). The floor is finished with a natural hard bees’ wax oil (not polyurethane). The kitchenette is made from solid wood (no plastics). The very sheets you sleep in, and donnas and rugs are either organic linen or natural wool fiber. They’ve incorporated all the design elements from a building biologist who has studied the tents and property.
What can we do each day?
At Starry Nights you can do as much or as little as you like.
For many of our guests, a stay at Starry Nights Luxury Camp is a well-earned chance to sleep in, on the plush pillow top king sized beds, enjoy a long lazy breakfast on the verandah with the paper, perhaps a couple of hours on the beach with a good book before heading back for an afternoon snooze or sitting under the stars. Or walk down to the tumbling waters of Petrie Creek. Take a walk along the track of our own little part of the Hinterland’s rainforest. For those who enjoy company, like-minded guests often gather around the guest lounge fireplace, for a drink, a chat and always lots of laughter.
For others, it is a base from which to get busy exploring the spectacular Sunshine Coast with its pristine beaches or hinterland with the award-winning national parks, and mountain villages like Montville, Mapelton and Maleny, a true playground for the outdoor enthusiast. A few minutes away there are lots of things to experience, being just over:
• 10 minutes from the mountain village of Montville,
• 11 minutes to Coles/Woolworths
• 12 minutes to Kondalilla Falls and Kondalilla National Park
• 20 minutes to Alex and Mooloolaba beaches,
• 20 minutes to theme park Aussie World
• 25 minutes to Eumundi markets
• 25 Minutes to Underwater World Sea Life
• 27 Minutes to Maleny
• 29 minutes to Australia Zoo
The property
What other facilities does Starry Nights offer?
Starry Night’s guest lounge is our communal guest hub with a small library, pool table, sauna, massage chair and a fire box. There’s a coffee machine in the lounge, as well as a choice of games and beverages.
Where is Starry Nights Luxury Camping located?
You will find Starry Nights just over 1 hr from Brisbane airport and just over 10 minutes to Montville and just over 20 minutes from Mooloolaba beach. Our camp site is on a bitumen road, completely 2WD accessible.
Do you accept children at Starry Nights or just couples?
Couple or families are welcome to stay. For safety reasons we cannot accept children under the age of 3.
Will we get phone and internet coverage?
Yes. All safari tent sites have both phone and internet coverage.
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Experiences
The Tents
Are there any differences between the tents?
Each tent is fitted out with the same luxe inclusions.
Can I cook for myself at the tent?
Absolutely. All tents have gas burners, microwave oven, rice cooker and kitchen equipment. There are also 2 bar fridges in each safari tent.
Are there power points in the tents?
Yes, there are power points and USB ports in each tent.
How many tents do you have?
Your owners and hosts allow only 2 bookings/groups at any one time ensuring your total privacy and a relaxing and peaceful retreat. All our tents are isolated in their own private settings with bush views.
Is linen provided?
Of course! This is a luxury camping experience. We provide excellent quality organic bed linen, bath towels, face cloths and Sheridan bath robes.
Where is the bathroom?
Each safari tent has its own ensuite in each tent. There is a normal flushing toilet, a rain-head shower and a free standing, hot steaming bath in each tent.
How far are the tents from each other and can I see other tents from my tent?
You cannot see any other tents from your tent. The only other tent is 70 meters away.
Food & Drink
What about food?
Upon arrival, guests receive a welcome cheese platter with Australian organic sparkling wine (if you book directly through our website).
To further enhance your bespoke experience Starry Nights does not offer a menu, instead guests likes, and dislikes are considered including food allergies while emphasizing a seasonal and organic food philosophy. Produce is sourced from all over the property from various nut producing trees and Starry Nights kitchen garden, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland farmers markets and wild harvested bush tucker plants.
Also, in our glamping tents, we provide organic herbal teas, coffee, hot chocolate as well as organic snacks, fruit juices and milk in your bar fridge.
How close is the beach and other places?
Starry Nights is in the perfect location, just over - 10 minutes from Montville and 20 minutes to Alex and Mooloolaba beaches, 25 minutes to Eumundi Markets and just over 1 hour from Brisbane.
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