Snakes & Ladders Playground

Distance: 
40 kms from Auckland City

Approximate time: 
Situated along the Rotary Walkway a family can easily spend an hour here and longer if you decide to explore the walkway in either direction.  

Date: 18/09/2020

Author: Annette Smart

Situated along the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway at the Farm Cove Reserve, off Bramley Drive.  Bring along a rug to relax on and a picnic or some snacks to keep everyone happy. 

Snakes and Ladders is such fun with stairs going up to the top of a range of various slides.  Very popular with young children.  This reserve is also great for running around.  Take a walk along the Rotary Walkway in either direction for a short walk or if the family have their bikes you could go for a cycle. 

Low tide sees mud flats exposed, but high tide can be good for some splashing around to keep everyone cool. 

 Our Tips ..

Toilets are available here. There is plenty of parking and lovely views across the estuary and great lawn to sit on and watch the world go by.

Things to do nearby: 

Sandy safe swimming beaches are found close by at Eastern Beach and Bucklands Beach.

The Howick Historical Village is a few kms away if you would like to visit another location.  This is extremely popular with families and open 7 days and there is a café.