It's ok as a play area, but it's not for freedom camping as the map just leads you to footpath through bush's.Ended up going to 'Top10 camp,but not as initially described by GOOGLE MAPS as 5km... more like 20. Sort your distances out Google. Top10 Wellington brilliant.
Kainui Reserve
33B Treasure Grove, Hataitai, Wellington 6021
Access notes
The description explicitly states the play area sits on a bark surface, a hard access barrier, with only street parking available and no toilet or other accessible feature mentioned anywhere in the source text.
What's here
Kainui Reserve in Hataitai is built around a boat shaped multi-play structure that gives the playground its pirate ship character, backed by a see-saw, a turn spike carousel and swings including an infant seat, suiting a wide range of ages from toddlers up to primary school children.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes embankment slide, swings (with infant swing), see-saw, turn spike carousel, multi-play structure (boat) (with slides).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, turn spike carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a carousel.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include picnic tables, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment, seating or picnic table.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
The week ahead
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