3-Star Hotels Near Cameron Reserve

Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens Hotel is ideal for families seeking a nature-immersive stay. Located just a 10-minute walk from Cameron Reserve, this eco-conscious retreat features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted views of native eucalyptus trees and local wildlife.

The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for guests to explore the reserve’s scenic walking trails. Weekly Saturday workshops like "Australian Wildlife Discovery" engage children in hands-on learning about kangaroos and koalas. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app to access exclusive seasonal packages.

Melbourne Urban Forest Retreat is the only accommodation directly within the Cameron Reserve boundary, with its main entrance opening straight into the nature trail access point—just a 2-minute stroll away.

Designed using local stone and timber, the property blends seamlessly with the surrounding bushland. All rooms feature private outdoor decks and include a night wildlife observation kit (infrared flashlight and field guide) for exploring nocturnal species.

HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants guests a complimentary guided dawn birdwatching tour led by an expert naturalist.

Melbourne Starlight Glamping Lodge is a premium destination designed for stargazers, situated in the darkest corner of Cameron Reserve, far from urban light pollution. Each cabin features a motorized skylight and a professional telescope for optimal sky viewing.

Nightly programs include astronomer-led constellation tours and wildlife photography coaching, helping guests capture images of kangaroos moving through the forest under moonlight.

All stays include a personalized Star Journal documenting observed constellations and nocturnal animal sightings. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary upgrade to a top-floor observatory suite on first visit.