The min we arrived in wanaka my daughter seen the huge dinosaur slide and demanded to go there. She loved it that was the biggest slide she's ever been on. Nice and clean. Would definitely go back next time in area. I can't quite remember but I think my only concern would of been wasn't completely fenced off on one side by carpark which could be dangerous.
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Wānaka Dinosaur Playground
5 Lakeside Road, Wānaka 9305
Why these ages?
Broad equipment set — dinosaur slide, junior slide, infant swings, spring toy, hammock swing, climbing net, bowl rocker and bars — covers all ages. Description explicitly warns the playground sits adjacent to Lake Wānaka and to keep a close eye on young children; a reviewer flags the carpark side isn't fully fenced. Water is a distance away rather than at the equipment edge, but adjacency plus open carpark side lowers toddler confidence. Toddlers love the dinosaur but need constant supervision here.
Access notes
Bark softfall runs beneath the equipment per the description, a hard barrier for wheelchair users. A review also notes it was hard to follow a toddler around with a pram. Off street parking is available, but no accessible toilet or firm path is mentioned.
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Equipment
Wānaka Dinosaur Playground is a large play area beside the lake, built around a dinosaur slide as its centrepiece, with a climbing frame, bowl rocker, spinner, climbing net, spring toy, junior slide, hammock swing and bars for a full range of ages, plus swings and infant swings for younger children.
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