Stay and Play at Kulim Park, Ōtūmoetai

📍 101 Kulim Avenue, Ōtūmoetai, Tauranga 3110

🌸🌿🦋 Spring Time 🦋🌿🌸

🗓 Thursday 17th September 2026
🌧 No postponement date: If the session is rained off, families will be offered a refund or credit.

🕰 10:00am – 11:30am
Please be aware of the time change.

🎟 $20 for your first child, $14 per sibling

Use code WILDSIBLING at checkout. If you have more than two children, please contact us before purchasing 😀

We are now offering babies 6 months and younger free. Please message us to book in so we know you’re coming.

📌 Important note: Before purchasing, please read and complete our Registration and Terms & Conditions agreement via the link below:

Registration Form 👉 https://forms.gle/a1XgbXPKYgWZLrde6

(This only needs to be completed once per family.)

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Our outdoor Stay & Play sessions are designed for children aged 0–5 years and their caregivers. Created by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, these playgroups provide enriching, nature-inspired opportunities for little ones to explore, create, and connect, while fostering meaningful moments between parent and child.

Join us at Kulim Park in Ōtūmoetai, where we’ll enjoy the fresh air, open green spaces and beautiful seaside views as we play and explore. We’ll meet on the left-hand side of the park. As the weather warms up, we’ll move closer to the water overlooking the harbour.

Our play stations are thoughtfully set up to support all ages and stages of development, with a mix of low tables, ground-level trays, and open-ended materials for sensory exploration. Children can engage in ways that suit their abilities and interests. We believe there’s no such thing as a single “age-appropriate” experience. Every child, from a curious 6-month-old baby to a confident 5-year-old explorer, is competent and capable. Each child will discover, explore and play differently, and all are encouraged to engage at their own pace in a safe and supportive environment.

And if you forget your morning coffee (or simply deserve a little treat!), you’re in luck! C4 Street Food and Espresso is right at Kulim Park, serving delicious coffee and tasty bites to keep you fuelled while the kids play.

It’s the perfect morning to slow down, connect, and share in the simple joys of outdoor play. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌞

What to expect:

🧒 Opportunities for child-led play and discovery inspired by nature.
🎨 Engaging creative, sensory, and hands-on activities to spark curiosity.
💕 A warm, inclusive space where parents and caregivers feel supported and connected.
🐌 Gentle moments to pause, slow down, and enjoy quality time together.
🧺 Bring along a picnic blanket and lunch. It’s the perfect spot to relax, share food and soak up the morning sun.
🚻 Toilets are available in the park. Please note these do not have changing facilities, so come prepared.

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⚠️ RAMS (Risk Assessment & Management Summary)

Location: Kulim Park, Ōtūmoetai, Tauranga

Hazards Identified

🌊 Harbour & Water: Fast tidal flow, slippery banks, water access and risk of drowning. Children must be closely supervised around the water and remain within the designated Stay & Play area.
🏖 Sand: Risk of sand getting into eyes during play and slipping on loose sand.
🚗 Road & Carpark: Vehicle movements and access around the park.
🚲 Shared Pathway: Cyclists, scooters and pedestrians using the shared pathway.
🛝 Playground Equipment: Falls, bumps and entrapment.
🌳 Trees: Branches, sticks and exposed tree roots.
🐕 Public & Dogs: Off-leash dogs and other park users.
🌦 Environmental Conditions: Sun exposure, rain, wind and slippery grass.
🍂 General Hazards: Trips, uneven ground and messy play surfaces.
🧩 Small Parts: Risk of choking for little ones during play.
🚶 Wandering Off: Children moving outside the Stay & Play boundaries.

Responsibilities of Adults

• Parents/caregivers remain responsible for their child’s supervision and safety throughout the session, including when exploring other areas of the park.

• Bring weather-appropriate clothing, hats and water.

• Sessions may be cancelled or modified in extreme weather, such as heavy rain or strong winds.

• First aid kit and emergency contacts are available onsite.

• Caregivers are responsible for toileting and nappy changes.

• Please take particular care when children are near the harbour, water, sand and shared pathway areas.

Emergency Plan

• Rosie (Wildling Haven Facilitator) is first aid certified and will provide immediate support if required.

• In the event of an emergency, call 111.

• Evacuate to the car park meeting point if necessary.

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Check out our FAQs for more information or email us via our contact page if you have any questions 💌

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