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Rates & packages

Land-only packages with everything included. Airfares quoted separately, at wholesale rates.

Land-only packages

What a stay costs

All prices are twin share, in Australian dollars, based on the Rainforest Lodge. Single surcharges apply.

7 nights

A week on the island

$1,715 per person, twin share

  • Boat transfers from the local airstrip
  • 7 nights' accommodation in the Rainforest Lodge
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
  • Free use of non-motorised water activities
  • Free use of basic fishing and snorkelling gear
  • Free unlimited WiFi
  • A Solomon Islands t-shirt each
  • A village trip, subject to availability

11 nights

Long enough to settle in

$2,495 per person, twin share

  • Boat transfers from the local airstrip
  • 11 nights' accommodation in the Rainforest Lodge
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
  • Free use of non-motorised water activities
  • Free use of basic fishing and snorkelling gear
  • Free unlimited WiFi
  • A Solomon Islands t-shirt each
  • A village trip, subject to availability

The whole island

Private island charter

$4,320 per night, from

  • Ever dreamed of having your own island?
  • Now you can — with just 16 adults
  • Exclusive use of the entire retreat
  • Ideal for weddings, corporate groups and big family trips
  • Pig on the spit included for whole-island bookings
Book now with a $500 per person deposit to secure your 2026 trip.

Upgrades

Moving up from the Rainforest Lodge

Package rates are based on the Rainforest Lodge. Any other bungalow adds a per-person, per-night surcharge.

BungalowSleepsSurcharge
Rainforest Lodge2 per roomPackage rate
Double Story BungalowUp to 4+$40 pp / night
Large Double StoryUp to 6+$40 pp / night
Family BungalowUp to 6+$40 pp / night
Sunset Bungalow2+$70 pp / night
Love Nest Bungalow2+$70 pp / night
Seasonal surcharges apply over Christmas and Easter. All prices are twin share; single surcharges apply. Ask us for exact pricing on your dates.

Extras

Boats, surf transfers and guided trips

On the water
ItemWhat's includedPrice
Surf transfers All fuel and a driver/guide, with two surfs per day of approximately 2½ hours in the water at our local breaks. Minimum 3 people, subject to availability 20 Nov – 15 April. Surfing only — fishing isn't included. $100 AUD pp / day
Long boat hire Fuel, basic fishing gear and a driver/guide. Use it for fishing, surfing or snorkel excursions. Full day charged at 10 hours. $100 AUD / hr
Twin 115hp centre console 8.5 m twin 115hp Suzuki, including fuel. One hour uses two long-boat hours. $180 AUD / hr
Guided round-island kayakSome fitness required$20 pp
Spear or snorkel guide2 hours, max 2 people. $10 per extra hour. $10 pp for 3 or more.$25
Guided jungle walk—$10 pp
River trip with guideMinimum 2 people. Take lunch, camera and fresh-water fishing gear.$80 AUD pp
Fishing extras
LocationDetailPrice
Pasagari & RakataCan be fished at no extra chargeIncluded
Three other riversMangrove jack and spot-tail bass. A landowner fee, plus a small cost to maintain the walking tracks to the fishing holes.$150 SBD pp
Doyle's Reef (offshore)Minimum of two boats, fuel extra. Or charter the twin 115hp boat — double the long-boat hours, plus a $300 SBD surcharge.$170 SBD / boat
Overnight jungle campBoat as far as possible, then walk further into the jungle to your camp spot.On request

Dive rates are listed on the diving page

Arriving at Papatura by boat

Airfares

Getting you there

Airfares are additional to all package prices. From 1 January, fares start from $1,400 per person from Brisbane, based on best available fare.

Ask us if there are any specials in the marketplace — we hold wholesale airfares and get the latest deals first.

Oversized luggage — surfboards, fishing rods and the like — attracts an additional cost. See the Solomon Airlines baggage page for details.

How booking works

One phone call does the lot

Our exclusive reservations agency, Go Tours Travel, can tailor-make any Papatura and Solomon Islands package to suit — flights, taxes, Honiara accommodation, transfers and the island itself, all on one quote from your nearest city.

Email info@gotours.com.au or call +61 7 5527 9855. Or just send us an enquiry and we'll come back to you.

Prices in AUD, valid to 31 December 2026. Conditions apply and prices are subject to change without notice. Fishing extras marked SBD are in Solomon Islands dollars.

Secure your 2026 trip

$500 per person holds your dates. Tell us when you want to come and we'll do the rest.