📍 Motiti Reserve | 🗓 Thursday, 26 November 2026 🌿🌊

Stay and Play at Motiti Reserve, Papamoa

📍 Motiti Reserve, Papamoa, Tauranga

🌊🌿 Coastal & Ocean Explorers 🌿🌊

🗓 Thursday, 26 November 2026

🌧 Postponement date: Thursday, 3 December 2026

🕰 10:00am – 11:30am
Please be aware of the time change.

🎟 $22 for your first child, $16 per sibling

Use code WILDSIBLING at checkout. If you have more than two children, please contact us before purchasing 😀

NEW INFORMATION:
We are now offering babies 6 months and younger free. Please message us to book in so we know you’re coming.

📌 Important note: Before purchasing, please read and complete our Registration and Terms & Conditions agreement via the link below:

Registration Form 👉 https://forms.gle/a1XgbXPKYgWZLrde6

(This only needs to be completed once per family.)

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Our outdoor Stay & Play sessions are designed for children aged 0–5 years and their caregivers. Created by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, these playgroups provide enriching, nature-inspired opportunities for little ones to explore, create, and connect, while fostering meaningful moments between parent and child.

Join us at Motiti Reserve in Papamoa, where we’ll enjoy the fresh sea air, open green spaces and beautiful coastal surroundings. With plenty of room to move and natural surroundings to explore, it’s a lovely setting for a relaxed morning of outdoor play and connection.

Our play stations are thoughtfully set up to support all ages and stages of development, with a mix of low tables, ground-level trays, and open-ended materials for sensory exploration. Children can engage in ways that suit their abilities and interests. We believe there’s no such thing as a single “age-appropriate” experience. Every child, from a curious 6-month-old baby to a confident 5-year-old explorer, is competent and capable. Each child will discover, explore and play differently, and all are encouraged to engage at their own pace in a safe and supportive environment.

Our Coastal & Ocean Explorers session will bring the wonders of the seaside to life through sensory, creative and nature-inspired play. From ocean-inspired textures to coastal treasures and imaginative discoveries, our wildlings will be invited to explore, experiment and follow their curiosity. The theme is simply our starting point. We provide the invitations and materials, and your wildling gets to decide where their play takes them.

It’s the perfect morning to slow down, connect, and share in the simple joys of outdoor play. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌞

What to expect:

🧒 Opportunities for child-led play and discovery inspired by nature.
🎨 Engaging creative, sensory, and hands-on activities to spark curiosity.
🌊 Coastal and ocean-inspired sensory and nature play.
💕 A warm, inclusive space where parents and caregivers feel supported and connected.
🐌 Gentle moments to pause, slow down, and enjoy quality time together.
🧺 Bring along a picnic blanket and some snacks or lunch to enjoy outdoors.
🚻 Toilets are available onsite in the park.

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⚠️ RAMS (Risk Assessment & Management Summary)

Location: Motiti Reserve, Papamoa, Tauranga

Hazards Identified

🏖 Beach & Dunes: Uneven and sloping ground, loose sand, sand dunes and access towards the beach. Risk of slips, falls and children moving towards the water.

🚗 Road & Carpark: Vehicle movements and access around the reserve.

🐕 Public & Dogs: Other park users and dogs in surrounding areas.

🌦 Environmental Conditions: Sun exposure, rain, wind and slippery grass.

🍂 General Hazards: Trips, uneven ground, sticks, rocks and messy play surfaces.

🧩 Small Parts: Risk of choking for younger children during play.

🚶 Wandering Off: Children moving beyond the Wildling Haven play space.

Responsibilities of Adults

• Parents/caregivers remain responsible for their child’s supervision and safety throughout the session.

• Bring weather-appropriate clothing, hats and water. Don’t forget the wet-weather gear!

• Sessions may be cancelled or modified in extreme weather, such as heavy rain or strong winds.

• First aid kit and emergency contacts are available onsite.

• Caregivers are responsible for toileting and nappy changes.

• Please support your child to safely navigate the wider reserve, dunes, beach and any public areas they choose to explore.

Emergency Plan

• Rosie (Wildling Haven Facilitator) is first aid certified and will provide immediate support if required.

• In the event of an emergency, call 111.

• Evacuate to the agreed meeting point if necessary.

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Check out our FAQs for more information or email us via our contact page if you have any questions 💌

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🌿 Looking for toddler activities in Papamoa or sensory play in the Bay of Plenty?

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