Red slides and timber multi-play tower on bark at Pharazyn Playground, Waikanae BeachOpen on map

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Playground

Pharazyn Playground

Pharazyn Reserve 116 Rutherford Drive, Waikanae Beach 5036

Playgrounds
Best suited to
Child5–9Tween10+
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Why these ages?

Flying fox is the standout, plus basket swing, see-saw and a multi-play with slide. Reserve borders the Te Harakeke Swamp wetland and Waikanae Beach is a short walk north — water risks on two sides, and one reviewer flags rabbit holes underfoot. No infant swing, not fenced. Better for confident primary and tween kids.

Accessibility
Not accessible
- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes

Description explicitly states the equipment sits on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users reaching the flying fox and other pieces. Off street parking is available but no accessible bay or firm path is mentioned.

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Equipment

Pharazyn Reserve's playground sits on Rutherford Drive in Waikanae Beach, with a flying fox as the standout piece of equipment alongside swings, a slide, climbing structure and see-saw. Note that Pharazyn Avenue Playground, a separate and smaller neighbourhood site, is nearby on Pharazyn Avenue.

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Visits

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  • Morne S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    Relaxing spot to take a break. There is a Play ground for the kids and even a zip line for all. This is a legacy sewerage works site that is undergoing rehabilitation. If you feeling generous make a contribution.

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  • Gayle S.
    from Google15 Apr 2026

    This reserve would be brilliant if the council cleaned the lakes up. Great walk but lots of rabbit holes.

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