Jervis Bay, AustraliaWoollamia
Paperbark Camp
Elevated bushland safari camp
Woollamia Jervis Bay, Australia
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local LuxeOutside the door
Elevated bushland safari camp
The camp translates African safari living to Australian bushland, where days run entirely off-grid to the rhythm of the creek.
“Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a glamping trip like no other at Paperbark Camp.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Bushland along Currambene Creek, with dining spotlighting local oysters and native ingredients.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Its African-inspired tents stand on platforms above the bush, and come complete with private open-air bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Currambene Creek borders the grounds for kayaking, and the coastal town of Huskisson is a fifteen-minute cycle away on camp bikes.
The rooms
Canvas walls roll up over polished hardwood floors to catch coastal breezes, screened against insects and opening wide to the canopy.
In-tent treatments
Visiting therapists deliver massages and bodywork directly to your tent deck, surrounded by the sounds of the bush.
Restaurant
The Gunyah
The timber lodge rises into the eucalyptus canopy, serving candlelit dinners and regional wines out on open-air verandas.
How it began
Conceived over sundowners on an African safari, the camp was built by Jeremy and Irena Hutchings on 100 acres of protected bushland.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.