1 / 3Orakei Playground
📍 Orakei, Auckland
Orakei Playground on Tamaki Drive features a long flying fox with a waka-inspired awning, wheel climbers in two sizes, and a dedicated toddler area. A large lawn runs alongside and the beach is directly across the road.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers highlight the waka-inspired flying fox as the standout feature, keeping kids entertained for extended sessions. The combination of shady trees, BBQ facilities, beach access across the road, and a nearby aquarium supports a longer outing. The toddler area caters to younger children alongside bigger kids.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Degosh Rai
5 months ago
“Had a good time”
Samuel Olanrewaju Olowoyo
6 months ago
“Cool and calm”
Tan Wang
4 years ago
“Think this is also called Okahu Bay Playground. Great place for all day outings or picnics. Nice heritage structures and unique play sets. Good - few shade really comes in handy in hot sunny days. Big awnings on the waka inspired flying fox and slides. Small baby area good for smaller kids. Comes with toilet and picnic tables. Free parking around the reserve. Soft mat fall protection! Very close to okahu bay beach. Bad - the variety of toys isn’t great. Not many shops to get food from. Overall a great place to take kids big or small and very quiet too.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsFlying fox
8 reviews
Bbq
7 reviews
Picnic tables
6 reviews
Shade
6 reviews
Basket court
5 reviews
Overview
Orakei Playground on Tamaki Drive - also known as Okahu Bay Playground - features a long flying fox under a waka-inspired awning, big and small wheel climbers, and a dedicated toddler zone. Grassy areas, public toilets, and BBQ facilities are on site with road parking available. The beach is directly across the road for a swim after play.
