Ages 3+
Bring the rugged beauty of the Australian outback into your child's play space with the Large Australian Outback Desert Playscape. Beautifully designed in Melbourne and lovingly handcrafted by skilled women artisans in Nepal, this premium felt playscape celebrates the rich colours and unique landscape of Australia's desert regions.
From the warm rusty red earth and sandy patches to rocky outcrops, native shrubs and a winding dirt track, every detail has been thoughtfully created to inspire hours of imaginative small world play. Children can create bush adventures, track native wildlife, build remote campsites or invent their own outback stories, encouraging creativity with every play session.
Made from 100% New Zealand wool and coloured using non toxic azo free dyes, this heirloom quality playscape reflects Tara Treasures' commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, ethical production and sustainable materials. Whether paired with felt animals, wooden figurines or loose parts, it creates a beautiful foundation for meaningful, open ended play.
Why You'll Love It
- Handcrafted from premium 100% New Zealand wool for exceptional quality and durability
- Designed in Melbourne and ethically handmade by talented women artisans in Nepal
- Features authentic Australian outback details including rocky terrain, native shrubs and a winding dirt track
- Creates an inviting backdrop for small world play, storytelling and imaginative adventures
- Pairs beautifully with felt animals, wooden toys and nature inspired loose parts
- Encourages open ended play with endless ways to explore Australia's unique landscapes
- Made using child safe azo free dyes
- A timeless keepsake designed to be enjoyed for years to come
Perfect For
- Recommended for ages 3 years and over
- Perfect for preschoolers developing imaginative storytelling and language skills
- Ideal for school aged children creating detailed small world scenes and adventurous play
- A beautiful addition to early learning centres, classrooms and homeschool environments
- Perfect for nature inspired play, Australian animal collections and educational displays
- A thoughtful gift for birthdays, Christmas and families who love open ended play
Play Ideas
- Create an Australian bush campsite complete with felt campers and wildlife
- Build an outback adventure with native Australian animals
- Explore animal habitats and learn where different species live
- Use with wooden vehicles to travel the winding dirt tracks
- Combine with trees, rocks and loose parts to create an ever changing small world landscape
- Incorporate into geography and Australian nature learning activities
Develops Skills
- Imaginative thinking
- Creative storytelling
- Language and communication skills
- Motor skills Gross and Fine
- Boosts self-confidence & Social skills
- Problem solving
- Social play and cooperation
- Emotional expression
- Understanding of the natural world
Included
- Large Australian Outback Playmat
- Storage/Dust Bag
Product Details
- Material: 100% natural wool
- Approximate Size: 80 x 50cm
- Handcrafted using natural materials
- Rolls up for easy storage with integrated button fastening
Features
- Ethically hand-felted from 100% New Zealand wool
- Coloured with azo-free dye, safe for children and pets
Tara Treasures is a Fair Trade Certified™ Brand. Our products are handmade according to Fair Trade principles. This certification ensures fair wages, safe working conditions and sustainable livelihoods for Tara Treasures' women artisans in Nepal.
Tara Treasures' wool felt products are made with materials that meet the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.
*Pictured with farm Animals & other accessories to demonstrate scene settings are not included.