Pohe Island Destination Playground

Announcement

Pole replacement work is taking place between February and April 2026. The works include fencing-off sections of the playground to safely remove and replace wooden poles in the playground. Please take care during this time, and keep children away from fenced-off areas.

Big towers at the Pohe Island destination playground.

Enjoy an all-ages adventure on this large playground, which features climbing structures, slides, a sandpit, many swings, a flying fox and plenty of space to run around.

Free parking is available at the 272-space Pohe Island carpark, off Riverside Drive. 

Destination Playground can also be accessed from the Hātea Loop walkway.

Big towers at the Pohe Island destination playground.

Big towers at the Pohe Island destination playground.

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Mayor playing with the kids at the opening of the Pohe Island destination playground.

Mayor playing with the kids at the opening of the Pohe Island destination playground.

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View of play equipment at the Pohe Island destination playground.

View of play equipment at the Pohe Island destination playground.

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Sand pit at the Pohe Island destination playground.

Sand pit at the Pohe Island destination playground.

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Slides at the Pohe Island destination playground.

Slides at the Pohe Island destination playground.

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Swings at the Pohe Island destination playground.

Swings at the Pohe Island destination playground.

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Location

Pohe Island Destination Playground, Pohe Island Road (off Riverside Drive), Parihaka 0112  View Map

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Features

  • Bike activity or skills area
  • Dogs prohibited
  • Drinking fountains
  • Lake or River
  • Park benches, seating or picnic tables
  • Playground
  • Shaded areas
  • Toilets
  • Walks - paved
  • Wheelchair and pushchair friendly

Where can I take my dog?

Find on-leash dog walks and off-leash areas, and check our online map for dog-access rules across the District:

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