Waipuna Park - MONDAY 24th August 2026 10am

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Waipuna Park - MONDAY 24th August 2026 10am
NZ$20.00

Stay and Play at Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay

📍 25 Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3175

 

🧪🦕🧚🫧 Mixed Theme Favourites 🧪🦕🧚🫧

 

🗓 Monday 24th August 2026
Postponed date: Monday 31st August 2026

 

🕰 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 😀

 

NEW INFORMATION:
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.

This week, we’re heading to Waipuna Park in Welcome Bay, a beautiful green space surrounded by open fields, shady trees, and plenty of room for little adventurers to roam. We’ll meet under the trees on the left-hand side of the park, where you’ll find our Wildling Haven play stations ready to inspire curious minds.

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! Pippy’s Pantry is located at Waipuna Park, serving delicious coffee, cabinet food, 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 some kai.
🚻 Toilets are available in the Waipuna Park Pavilion, facing the car park.

 

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⚠️ RAMS (Risk Assessment & Management Summary)

Location: Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay

 

Hazards Identified

🚗 Road & Carpark: Busy vehicle access next to the park.
🛝 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.

 

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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🌿 Looking for toddler activities in Tauranga or sensory play in the Bay of Plenty?

Join a Wildling Haven Stay & Play session and find the wild within.