Kids love Papatura
Somewhere to dream, wonder and explore
With a world full of technology, devices, apps and Netflix, it's no wonder some kids have forgotten what it's like to dream, wonder and explore. Not at Papatura.
Here your kids will relearn the art of conversation. They'll interact with the local staff, learn about local plants, bush foods and medicine plants. They'll learn the local way of arts and crafts and how to weave from coconut leaf. You might even master Pidgin English.
Your pikininis can fish and catch squid from the jetties, paddle a dugout canoe and snorkel on pristine reef right in front of the retreat. They can go wild up and down our open beach, with you having nothing to worry about but relaxing.
Why not try racing some hermit crabs? Or design a shell and see where he ends up during your stay?
All included
Things to get into
- Paddle boards, canoes and kayaks
- Vuboards — boards with a viewing pane, to see under the water without getting your face wet
- Squid and fish off the jetties
- Snorkelling on the house reef
- Hermit crab racing
- Beach volleyball
- Table tennis and darts
- Board games and a full library
- Coconut-leaf weaving and local crafts
- Bush walks with the staff, learning bush foods
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Stepping off the map is an understatement! This place is so amazing you just have to experience it yourself to understand how fantastic it is, and the culture and people — it's all so incredible. My kids beg to go back all the time!
Mel, Harry and Giorgie Guests, 2019
Bringing the family?
Tell us the ages and we'll sort the bedding, the meals and plenty for them to do.