In the reserve at Okahu Bay, along Tamaki Drive.
6 swings (half chained, half flat seats), 1 4-way tyre swing, a flying fox, a small wooden set of platforms connected by a wobbly bridge and a curved ramp and 3 small slides, an angled turntable.
The playground is dominated by a raised ship-like hut. It is impressive but does not offer much once you have walked up he stairs and, stood at its front and gazed out over the sea. On both sides it has rope grids that can be used to climb up to the hut. The grids are quite wide apart and so are only suitable for older kids. maybe 5+. At the top of the rope grids there are no barriers so you need to make sure your kid doesn't stand too close to the edge of the 3 metre drop. The flying fox is quite fast and therefore fun. You get to pendulum up quite high when you hit the end of the line but you can drag your feet easily if you want to slow your approach before the end.
Variety 3/5 Flying fox saves this from being 2/5.
Challenge 4/5 The only climbing opportunities were on a rope grids that are too advanced for a 2-3 year old so we couldn't use them. The 4-way tyre swing was fun but needs other people of a similar weight for it to work properly. The best thing about this playground is its flying fox. It is quite steep and so goes fast which produces a strong swing at the end when the line runs out.
Condition 3/5
Location 5/5 Over the road from the sea and a beach. Great views.
Toilet No.
Attention Span 1 hour max
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