FAQs

A nature playground is a play area that is designed to encourage children to interact with the natural environment. It typically includes natural elements like timber, rocks, sand, water and plants. To learn more about nature playgrounds, read our blog.

Nature playgrounds provide children with opportunities for sensory exploration, creative play and physical activity. They also promote environmental education, imagination and problem-solving skills. By using natural material and more open-ended play activities, Natura’s equipment is designed to get kids radically immersed in a muddy, thrilling, hands-on kind of play. No matter their location – rural, suburban or urban – our playgrounds give kids the opportunity to be amongst the elements, and in their own element, with the ultimate goal of helping them see their own place within the natural ecosystem.

The cost of building a nature playground can vary greatly depending on the size of the playground, the materials used, and the level of customisation. Our design and sales team are always available for consultation and to provide a free design proposal and quote. Give them a call on 1800 655 041.

All our raw materials are sourced from local suppliers. For our timber playground equipment, we use sustainably-sourced natural logs which are de-barked, sanded, radiused and oiled, then finished with bitumen-sealed footings. Our sand and water play equipment is made locally in our fabrication workshop from durable, high-grade materials. To find out more about individual products and materials, view our range and download the product spec sheet.

Yes, nature playgrounds are safe for children to play in if they are designed and constructed properly and comply with all the relevant standards. As nature play specialists, we aim to manage the balance between the need to offer risk, and the need to keep children safe from serious harm. Learn more about our safety standards here.

Natura’s equipment is made from premium, locally-sourced materials in our workshop in Brisbane. Manufacturing times differ depending on quantity and product type, but we pride ourselves on producing both off-the-shelf and custom products at speed using skilled local craftspeople. By manufacturing everything right here in Australia, our equipment also doesn’t require overseas shipping that costs you time, money – and the earth.

We offer installation instructions and advice and, as part of The Play Collective, have a network of installation teams Australia-wide that can assist with your project as and when needed. Use our installation team or contract your own – it’s up to you.

The installation time for a commercial playground can vary depending on factors such as the size of the playground and the site preparation required. We offer installation instructions and advice and, as part of The Play Collective, have a network of installation teams Australia-wide that can assist with your project as and when needed.

Yes, when designed properly nature playgrounds can easily accommodate children of all ages and abilities. Speak to our design consultants to help create a nature playground that has the right mix of equipment and challenge levels.

While our play equipment is primarily used in outdoor play spaces, it’s also well suited to indoor environments.

All playground equipment with a potential fall height of over 500mm high requires an approved soft-fall material to be installed under and around it in accordance with Australian Standards.

We carefully select our materials and parts to ensure our nature play equipment is built to last. However, if the need for repairs does arise, we have warehouses right across Australia so you get fast spare parts and reliable local repairs and service. Just give the team a call on 1800 655 041 and let us know what you need.

Depending on the materials, there’s a good chance Natura can help recycle your old playground including plastics. As part of The Play Collective, we may be able to use recycled plastics or other for a new playground. Speak to the team to learn more.

Natura specialises in supplying high-end equipment to commercial nature playground projects.

Absolutely. We design and handcraft our nature play equipment right here in Australia, which means the options for customisation and creativity are endless.