Splash Planet, Hastings. © Hawke's Bay NZ

Get wet at New Zealand’s only water theme park

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A never-ending river, a water-fuelled pirate fortress and a tangle of twisting slides can all be found at New Zealand’s only water theme park. 

Splash Planet in Hastings is a popular spot in the hot Hawke’s Bay summers, with bountiful opportunities to get wet. 

The park’s first incarnation was as Fantasyland back in 1968, but the sprawling 6.5-hectare site has been recently refurbished and re-imagined as a mecca of watery fun. 

Shoot down the hydro slides and water rides; splash on the bumper boats and relax on the lazy river. 

There’s plenty to do if you’d rather keep dry too, with go-karts, mini golf, kayaks and kid-friendly jeeps to drive. 

Pack a picnic, book a barbecue spot and stay for the day. 



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