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The Lakes Waterpark

πŸ“ Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty

β˜…4.2(37 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Compact waterpark with interactive water activities, swings and play areas. Great for families with young children, especially on hot days, though facilities are limited.

βœ“ Great water play

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Perfect for families with young children (especially 5 and under) looking for interactive water play on hot summer days. The compact size makes it manageable for parents to supervise, but plan for a shorter visit due to limited facilities and bring everything you need including toileting solutions.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Bring sunscreen and hats as shade is limited
⏰Plan toilet breaks before arriving - no public facilities on site
🎟️Pack snacks and drinks as there are picnic tables available
πŸš—Can be tricky to find initially so allow extra travel time

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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37 Google reviews

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phiona parkinson

4 months ago

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β€œWe are from Rotorua. Found this park and it is so cute and tranquil. We absolutely love it”

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Keith Bell

8 months ago

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β€œVery small but fairly entertaining for kids. No toilet facilities. Good amount of shade.”

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Bronson Dredge

6 years ago

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β€œBit tricky to find but the park is awesome! Hands on water activities for young ones, swings and plenty of space to run around. There are big picnic table sized seats you can sit on and rubbish bins nearby. Half a dozen car parks out the front. Worth checking out”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Shade

4 reviews

Location

3 reviews

Water play

2 reviews

Water spouts

2 reviews

Waterpark

2 reviews

Overview

The Lakes Waterpark features hands-on water activities including water spouts that create small streams ending in a water hole with turning corkscrew elements. The venue includes swings, open space for running around, picnic-style seating, and good shade coverage, making it ideal for supervised play with younger children.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

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