Does Adventure Playground have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Adventure Playground.

Is there parking at Adventure Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Adventure Playground.

Is Adventure Playground fenced?

Adventure Playground has fencing around at least part of the playground. Check the visit notes and photos for the specific edges that are enclosed.

Does Adventure Playground have a flying fox?

Adventure Playground is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Is Adventure Playground shaded?

Adventure Playground has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Adventure Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Adventure Playground.

Does Adventure Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Adventure Playground.

Does Adventure Playground have a slide?

Yes, Adventure Playground includes a slide.

Playground

Adventure Playground

Name: Adventure Playground
Address: Awapuni Road, Awapuni, Gisborne, 4010, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.6

Awapuni Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010

4.6

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Best suited to

All ages0–12+

NearbyWaterRoadFenced

Why these ages?

Explicit 'gated under-4 area' with mini road system, plus a dedicated preschool zone with mini slides and wobbly bridge - designed for toddler let-them-loose within the enclosure. Two full obstacle courses (monkey bars, flying fox, rock climbing, chain bridge) cover child and tween. Beach across Awapuni Road and an on-site pond are real hazards but the toddler zone's fencing mitigates them for the youngest.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

+ Wheelchair swing (roll-on, Liberty Swing style)+ Step-free path to the play

Access notes

Description explicitly names a Liberty Swing giving wheelchair users access to the play equipment, plus hard surface paths between zones built specifically for wheelchairs and buggies to move around the site.

What's here

Baby swingsBike trackClimbing frameFencedFlying foxParkingPicnic tablesRoundaboutSeesawShadeSlideSwingsToddler areaToiletsSign in to add

Gisborne's Adventure Playground packs two full obstacle courses, a gated mini road system for under 4s, and a run of classic play equipment onto one large bark surfaced site in Awapuni, making it one of the most varied playgrounds in Tairawhiti.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: 2017.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
HistoryAdventure Playground on Awapuni Road was officially opened in 1976, created to provide an extensive play area for children.
Source: kidsonboard.co.nz
HistoryGisborne's Adventure Playground was developed with the help of the Gisborne Jaycees starting in 1974, ahead of its official 1976 opening, and the reserve sits partially on an old landfill site.
Source: infonews.co.nz
HistoryA miniature train ran through the Adventure Playground from 1981 (introduced by the Lions clubs) until reliability and safety-compliance problems forced it out of regular operation in the early 2000s; a 2010 Gisborne District Council report says the disused track was then being removed. Any current claim that the train still runs on a set weekly schedule should be treated as unverified.
Source: infonews.co.nz
On siteMaidstone Max Adventure Playground features sensory panels, inground trampolines, a variety of swings, a skate park, a bike and scooter pump track, and a half basketball court.
Source: accessibleplaygrounds.co.nz
On siteEquipment includes swings (with infant swing), multi-play climbing structure, multi-play structure (with slides), solo spinners, small carousel, bowl rockers, rocktopus, balance rocker, wooden fort (with slide), see-saws, bowl rocker, learn to cycle track, miniature train.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, bowl rocker, junior multi-play structure (with slide suitable for young child).
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteSpecialised equipment: a learn-to-bike track, a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
On siteAdventure Playground features a mini road system with a gated preschool zone under 4 years, two obstacle courses (one with flying fox and monkey bars, one with rock climbing posts and chain bridge), a pre-school area with mini slides and wobbly bridge, a Liberty Swing for wheelchair users, circle of swings including pre-schooler swing, and a see-saw.
Source: kidsonboard.co.nz
AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.com

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From the crew

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Vortex G.
from Google15 Apr 2026
My kids love the park plenty of space for them to run around
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Marie E.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Plenty of Fun things to do for the Holidays at the Adventure Playground
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Kris T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Soooo cool my daughter played for hours the best playground she's been to she said well done Gisborne
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M C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Took the mokos, and they loved it. Really enjoyed the train ride they were buzzing out. There's a need for more playgrounds for toddlers and swings as well. Lots for the primary school-aged kids and older but really only one for under 5s.
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Shekinah H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Really good space to bring your kids and pets, right across the road from the beach. Just make sure your children are supervised at all times, especially around the pond, and just becareful of the main road, especially if you have young children.
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Manu P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Could do with a massive overhaul, some structures look like they were built in the 70s. Maybe include the kids bike park into it more, add more shade, picnic tables & water features, the current design lacks flow & thought
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Ian S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
The Lions Express Train runs on Sunday in the winter and all weekend in summer.
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Lana A.
from Google15 Apr 2026
My Mokos thoroughly enjoy coming here to ride there bikes, learning the colours of traffic lights, when to stop and go. Pedestrians crossings ...aand it's fenced off! Also the train rides are fun😍 …
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Lillian H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great little park for toddlers, my mokos(grandchildren) just loved playing there and screamed and performed when we had to leave.
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Nick S.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place to take kids. Well maintained and plenty for kids of all ages.
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