Paperbark Camp arvostelua

This was a perfect romantic weekend away, everything was very well thought of. It was a quiet & really relaxing atmosphere in the middle of the forest, not many people around and we were able to fully disconnect. We arrived around 2pm and there was afternoon tea ready for us to enjoy (cakes& tea) which was carefully curated. Dinner & breakfast was included and the food was in both occasion delicious and very high quality. They even packed us a lunch to take with us on our last day which was made with love once again. All staff were lovely too. Would highly recommend!!!

This is a lovely peaceful location with spacious and spaced-out private tents. It’s less luxurious than the African version it is based on but a good effort. Disappointing that the rooms have no electric sockets in 2025, but otherwise the accommodation is good. Food comprises fine dining ingredients spoiled by bad cooking and unnecessary mismatched sauces. There are 3 options on the menu which are the same every day. Plus 1 special that changes daily. That’s pathetically lazy and not “elevating fine dining to new heights” as the website boasts. No vegetarian (etc) options unless you specify at the time of booking. Food is barely warm when it arrives. The delightful staff react badly or dismissively if you raise concerns. If you like pretension, this is your place. If you like good food eat elsewhere

I planned this accomodation and trip to Jervis Bay as a surprise for my partners 32nd bday and he was so happy! I want to start off with a HUGE thank you to the staff! Everyone we interacted with was so incredibly lovely, so personable, up for a laugh and just so warm. Neither of us can really fault anything, I usually try to do my reviews under 3 titles “The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” but all I have is good things to say. As I said the staff were amazing, the chefs were so accomodating and REALLY put so much effort into making my meals deliciously vegan. There was nothing lazy or boring about my meals and I appreciate it so much. I think it speaks volumes of a chef when they put effort into a vegan meal because so many don’t/don’t want to. My partner loved the choices available on their seasonal menu and we were never left underfed! (We forgot to grab our leftover jambalaya though!) The accomodation itself was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. Waking up to the sounds of the Australian bush is so wholesome. My favourite part was definitely the outdoor bathtub that looks out onto the bush. We were very lucky to get the King Fisher tent right at the back so never had anyone walking past and had full privacy. I simply can’t recommend this place enough and have already passed on the details to several friends :) I would absolutely stay here time and time again!

I returned to Paperbark this year because last time it was perfect. This time was even more perfect! The property has been upgraded since this time last year with new life vests for watercraft, new watercraft, a new and much bigger guest fridge and a complete refurb of one style of tent. My tent had been replaced with a new one which kept the pesky possums at bay, well, mostly. Check in: Smooth and efficient and as I was in the same spot as last year I didn’t need the guided tour. Food: 6 days and 6 different breakfast specials. Each and every one was yum. I think my favourite was the chorizo and salsa, the fritters cam a close second. The dinners were TDF, and once again, with multiple nights there were mix and match options for me on the “double up” nights. Cocktails on the deck- tick Tent and sleep: Mostly excellent but despite strictly adhering to the no food in tent rule I did get an in tent visitor. This was my fault as 1. I missed a zip on the clip and 2. I didn’t realise a coconut mask would be so attractive. The tent was a little cool one evening but then I realised I should have pulled up the flaps. Plenty of extra blankets and the bed is sooo snuggly. No noisy groups this year and all the kids were fantastic Critters: Yep, there were mossies. There are mossies at my house at the moment too. Lots of rain does that. There are burners or you can retreat to the swing under the Gunyah. For the most part the repellent repelled. The roos jumped ina few times and my neighbours were graced by a visit by a lace monitor. Out and about: Jervis Bay is a gem. This time I spent a lot of energy doing a few walks in the rain. The walk around the Botanical gardens was excellent. This was a suggestion on the board. I didn’t even know the gardens existed! Day 1 and 2 were limited water wise by the weather, a Tsunami and a cyclone post marine event. Had an awesome surf at Blenheim on the final day. Don’ts: Go expecting a 5 star hotel. You have a million star tent. Put food in your tent. Be afraid of the critters. Do: Enjoy Revel in the peace and quiet I’m burning my candle and dreaming of Paperbark