Mount Wellington War Memorial Reserve Playground in Auckland

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Mount Wellington War Memorial Reserve Playground in Auckland

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Mount Wellington War Memorial Park Playground Fun | Photo: Auckland for Kids

Mt Wellington War Memorial Park Playground is a fun children’s playground in Panmure, located on the edge of a large Reserve called Mt Wellington War Memorial Park (also know as Dunkirk Reserve). The park overlooks the Tamaki Estuary with stunning views across to river to Half Moon Bay and Farm Cove in East Auckland. The Park joins the Tamaki Path and is flat and wide enough to easily walk or bike along. We liked this neighbourhood park as it’s fun for all ages as there is play equipment for older kids as well as for younger children.

Kids playing at the playground in Mount Wellington Reserve
Tweens playing on the climbing logs at Mt Wellington War Memorial Park Playground | Photo by Auckland for Kids

There is a fun wooden climbing town with a giant orange slide leading off from it. 

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Auckland for Kids visits the Mt Wellington War Memorial Reserve Park and Playground | Photo by Auckland for Kids

Children will enjoy the climbing frame to challenge themselves, especially for 5 year olds and upwards right through to teens.

Mt Wellington Park climbing frame
Auckland for Kids on the playground climbing frame and tower at Mt Wellington War Memorial Reserve Park | Photo: Auckland for Kids.

On the day we visited the park the flying fox was broken, with no handle to hold onto or seat to sit on when going for a ride on he flying fox so we couldn’t try it.  There also used to be a roundabout and seesaw but have been removed when we visited.

The park has public toilets, rubbish bins and picnic tables and is adjacent to a large sports field.

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Flying fox and public toilets at Mt Wellington War Memorial Reserve Park | Photo by Auckland for Kids
Wooden climbing poles at Mt Wellington Reserve Playground with colourful grips
Mt Wellington Playground | Photo by Auckland for Kids
Child climbing on the Mt Wellington playground in Panmure, NZ
Climbing Fun at the Mt Wellington Playground | Photo: Auckland for Kids

Auckland for Kids Tips:

  • Suitable for toddlers and pre-schoolers, primary school aged children, intermediate school children and young teenagers;

  • Public toilets;

  • Drinking fountains;

  • Picnic tables and seats;

  • Large grass sports fields for the kids to play on are adjacent to the park;

  • The playground and park are not fenced and as it is near the water you will need to keep an eye on little ones.

  • Trees provide shade to the playground, but there are no shade cloths.

  • Car parking available on the street next to the playground.

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Slide and children's playground in Mt Wellington | Photo: Auckland for Kids
Mt Wellington Playground climbing frames
Mt Wellington Park Playground - Photo: Auckland for Kids

Location:

Mount Wellington War Memorial Park and playground is located at 14-50 Dunkirk Road, Panmure in Auckland, New Zealand. The park is only a short walk away from Panmure Village and shops.

What else is near Mt Wellington War Memorial Playground

Mount Wellington War Memorial Park and playground is located at 14-50 Dunkirk Road, Panmure in Auckland, New Zealand. The park is only a short walk away from Panmure Village and shops.

Other fun playgrounds and scenic spots, that are a short walk, bike ride or drive away include:

  • Stonefield Playground, Bluestone Park and Stonefield Wetlands in Stonefields is a short drive away from this playground.

  • Walk up to the top of Maungarei Maunga | Mount Wellington with the kids.

  • Walk abound Panmure Basin and visit the parks around it.

Fun kids activities in the nearby neighbourhoods include: