The Kakapo Kit-set Playground
$7,800.00
Free delivery for all of May
(Rural surcharge applies)
Why parents choose Kiwiplay
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📍Optional pickup in Mangere, Auckland
🛟 Designed by engineers for safety and style
The Kakapo Kitset Playground
Monkey’s Play Park
Looking to raise your little monkey with a playground that has it all? The Kakapo is our only playset featuring Monkey Bars—perfect for your active little adventurer. Along with its challenging monkey bars, the Kakapo includes everything kids need for hours of exercise and endless fun, including swings, a trapeze bar, a wave slide, a rope ladder, and more.
Fully Equipped for Adventure
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Monkey Bars: Get ready to climb, swing, and test their strength on the heavy-duty metal rungs of the Monkey Bars
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Slide & Swing: Featuring the Alpine Wave Slide™ and two belt swings, plus a trapeze swing for extra fun
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Climbing & Exploration: Rock wall with climbing rope, deluxe rope ladder, and safe entry ladder
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Imaginative Play: Steering wheel, play telescope, tic-tac-toe panel, and flag kit
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Treehouse Feel: Comes with the iconic treehouse front, including opening and closing shutters for the ultimate playhouse vibe (or opt for the Pukeko Open Front for a more open design)
Sturdy and Spacious
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Oversized Platform: A generous 1.8m x 1.2m deck, 1.5m high, tested to support up to 360kg—perfect for multiple kids to play together!
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Safety First: The deck features safety grab handles, and all hardware is designed for maximum stability and safety.
🌲 Quality Timber
Made from imported cedar in a USA quality-controlled facility
⚠️ Important Notes
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Ensure your play area is cleared and level within 8cm before assembly.
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Allow a 1.8m safety perimeter around the playset (minimum 1.2m).
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Designed for use on grass. If installing on concrete, anchoring and soft-fall protection will need to be adjusted.
Specifications
Installation Recommendations
Warranty details
Pick Up Options
Pickup available in Mangere, Auckland Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm. (no weekends or public holidays).
Item will be ready to collect within 48 hours. If you would like your playground ready for collection faster than this - please contact us - depending on warehouse staff availability this may be an option.
Address will be sent after purchase is made, as this is a third party warehouse & you need to arrange a pickup time.
Freight & Dispatch/delivery timeframe
Dispatch is made within 48 hours of the order being placed (excluding weekends and public holidays). Playgrounds, tube slides and bulk items are generally sent on mainfreight. You are welcome to arrange your own freight if preferred.
Delivery timeframe is generally 2-10 days depending on your location.
We have multiple companies we normally get quotes from to keep your transport costs low, so please contact us first - or click 'request quote' at checkout and we will get the freight pricing for you asap. This can vary widely for some locations due to the size of the playgrounds - thus us sourcing multiple quotes for you.
Returns
Returning these bulky items can be done, but isn't easy logistically. We charge a 10% admin fee or $300 flat (whichever is lower) to cover warehouse costs. Freight both directions is at your cost, but we can arrange for you if you would like.
All items must be in original packaging, unused and in new condition.
Will It Fit In My Backyard?
Playground Dimensions
Backyard Size Requirments
FAQ
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Cedar is one of the best natural materials for outdoor playgrounds because it’s strong, safe, and built to last.
Bonus, is that it looks stylish.
It contains natural oils that make it highly resistant to rot, moisture, and insects—without needing harsh chemical treatments. This means our playgrounds stay durable and low-maintenance, even in outdoor conditions.
Cedar is also dimensionally stable, so it resists warping, cracking, and swelling over time, helping the structure stay safe and sturdy for years of play.
From a safety perspective, cedar has a smooth grain with fewer splinters and doesn’t overheat in the sun like metal or some plastics, making it more comfortable for children to play on.
And just as importantly—it looks beautiful. Cedar has a warm, natural tone that weathers gracefully and, when maintained, continues to look stunning in your backyard. Many families find it a much more attractive option than treated pine.
Finally, cedar is a more sustainable choice. It grows faster than many hardwoods and is a renewable resource, making it better for the environment while still delivering excellent outdoor performance.
In short: cedar gives you a playground that’s durable, safe, low-maintenance, and genuinely enhances your outdoor space.