Matakana playground

If you’re stopping in Matakana with little ones, this compact playground gets the job done without any fuss. There’s a tire swing that the under-5 crowd goes absolutely nuts for, plus a couple of slides and regular swings to keep things moving. It’s on the smaller side, honestly, but that actually works in your favour when you’re trying to keep an eye on toddlers. Restrooms are close by, which — let’s be real — is the detail that matters most when you’re out with kids this age.