Where else in the world can you go to throw a gumboot other than Taihape? Gumboot throwing began as a competition in 1985 but you don’t have to attend the annual event (the Tuesday after Easter) to have a go, as there’s a gumboot throwing lane just waiting for you!…
Towards the south coast of Wellington, just north of the Island Bay shopping area, this bike track allows kids to test their skills on a dirt track without it being too difficult. If your child(ren) are used to BMX tracks, this one might be a bit easy for them, but for…
This fully fenced playground is right next to Splash Planet, in fact it shares a fence. Equipment includes a pirate ship for climbing on (reminiscent of the old Fantasyland that used to be where Splash Planet is now). There’s a slide coming down and a wobbly bridge going across to…
There’s a lot going on in this reserve with a skatepark, dirt cycle track, a playground and mini splashpad. The splashpad makes for good cooling off on a hot day but it is quite small. It’s right next to the playground, so be prepared with togs if you’ve got kids…
While the local council are planning upgrades for this park, it is already popular among local families for the wide range of activities available here. There’s lots of open space for running around, ball games etc. Bring your skates or scooter to practise at the skating rink, bring togs and splash…
This playground in the centre of Hanmer Springs, has equipment that suits younger kids (preschoolers?) including swings, a little slide, tunnel and naughts and crosses. Shade sails cover the equipment. There’s also a small creek to fish around in and a duck pond with a track running round it that’s suitable…
There are 2 playgrounds in Hanmer and this one, slightly out of the central area (although still within walking distance), is suitable for kids of all ages with equipment for younger kids, as well as a rope swing and climbing wall that are fine for older kids. Adult gym equipment is dotted…
This is a giant board game with a difference – this playground is a giant game of snakes and ladders where the kids are the moving counters, there are ladders for moving up and slides to represent snakes. Also at this playground are swings, picnic tables, grassy areas with trees…
This is a great place to come for a day out from Timaru and the surrounding South Canterbury area. There used to be a quarry here but tracks through it are well maintained. Whether you’re wanting a gentle family stroll, or to take the kids mountain biking, this park has something…
Opening in late 2016 after a major upgrade (that has seen only 2 pieces of ‘old’ equipment remaining), Avalon Playground now boasts some of the most diverse and interesting equipment of any playground in the Wellington region. Equipment is spread out over quite a wide area making keeping track of several…
