Glamping Business Tips

Raised timber yurt platform on a rural Australian block

Category: Glamping Business Tips, Off Grid & Alternative Living, Yurt & Dome Know How

Yurt Platform Guide: How to Build a Solid Base (2026)

How to build a solid yurt platform: the three main options, what it costs in Australia, sizing, insulation, permits and common mistakes to avoid.

By Ryan Smith
Council Approval for Yurts in Australia & NZ: What You Actually Need to Know (2026)

Category: Glamping Business Tips, Off Grid & Alternative Living

Council Approval for Yurts in Australia & NZ: What You Actually Need to Know (2026)

Do yurts need council approval in Australia and NZ? State-by-state guide to what councils actually require in 2026.

By Ryan Smith
Geodesic Domes Australia: Complete Buyer's Guide (2026)

Category: Glamping Business Tips

Geodesic Domes Australia: Complete Buyer’s Guide (2026)

Everything about geodesic domes in Australia and NZ: costs, sizes, council approvals, climate performance and how they compare with yurts.

By Ryan Smith
Airbnb Glamping Australia Yurt

Category: Glamping Business Tips

Airbnb Glamping Australia: Real Income, Costs & ROI

Real income, costs and ROI for Airbnb glamping in Australia with a yurt or geo dome.

By Ryan Smith
Glamping Permits in Australia

Category: Glamping Business Tips, Off Grid & Alternative Living

Glamping Permits in Australia & NZ: What You Actually Need to Know (2026)

Need a glamping permit in Australia or NZ? This practical guide covers council approval, state-by-state rules, and how to get your yurt or dome approved.

By Ryan Smith
Glamping Geo Dome for Hipcamp and Airbnb Australia

Category: Glamping Business Tips

Glamping Airbnb Australia: Complete Hipcamp & Host Guide 2026

How to list glamping accommodation on Airbnb and Hipcamp in Australia: pricing, listing optimisation, legal and marketing tips.

By Ryan Smith
6m geo dome build in rural Victoria

Category: Client Build Stories, Glamping Business Tips

Stu’s Profitable 6m Geo Dome Build: From Spare Dirt to $300+ Per Night in Victoria

How Stu turned spare dirt into a $300+ per night glamping business with a 6m geo dome. Full cost breakdown, build details and ROI.

By Ryan Smith
Start your glamping business in Australia

Category: Glamping Business Tips

4 Steps to Launch Your Dream Glamping Business in Australia

The Australian glamping business market is exploding with 13.9% annual growth. Smart entrepreneurs are building profitable accommodation businesses with…

By Ryan Smith
Different Types of Glamping Accommodation

Category: Glamping Business Tips

Choosing between the Different Types of Glamping Accommodation

Compare bell tents, safari tents, yurts and geo domes: costs, lifespan, ROI and how to choose the right glamping accommodation.

By Ryan Smith
Types Of Glamping Tents

Category: Glamping Business Tips, Yurt & Dome Know How

Types Of Glamping Tents and How They Compare To Yurts and Geo Domes

Camping is great, but let’s face it: pitching a tent and sleeping on the ground isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Enter glamping – a fusion of glamour and…

By Ryan Smith
How Much Does A Yurt Cost?

Category: Glamping Business Tips, Off Grid & Alternative Living

How Much Does A Yurt Cost?

How much does a yurt cost in Australia? A breakdown of what goes into the price, cheap versus quality materials, and the Yurt In The Dirt range.

By Ryan Smith