Splash Planet

09/09/2026

🎃 Remember this from the Fantasyland days?

The iconic pumpkin was designed and built by Hastings City Council Parks & Reserves staff and opened in 1970.

Built from a pipe frame covered with netting and concrete, it was inspired by the pumpkins of fairytales – and more than 50 years later, it’s still part of Splash Planet today. ❤️

You can find it in Splash Planet Play Park, open every Saturday and Sunday from 9am–4pm for mini-golf, playgrounds, jeeps, splash pad and café.

Come and revisit another little piece of Fantasyland history while the kids make some memories of their own!

27/08/2026

🪙Are you part of a local organisation, club, or charity looking for a fun and effective way to raise funds? Here’s your chance to make a splash this summer!

We are offering the opportunity to run a non-commercial food stall inside the park – a fantastic way to raise funds while enjoying all the fun of Splash Planet.

Applications are now open for summer 2026/7! Apply today at splashplanet.co.nz/fundraising

21/08/2026

☀️ Well hello, sunshine!
After a week of rain, that blue sky is looking pretty good… and the forecast says there’s more sunshine to come this weekend.

Is it warm enough for a bit of water play? Yeah, why not! 💦

Splash Planet Play Park is open Saturday and Sunday, 9am–4pm, with plenty to keep the kids busy.

And a heads-up – our Play Park weekends will keep rolling right through to Labour Weekend.

See you this weekend!

12/08/2026

👢 Remember this from the Fantasyland days?

The iconic boot has been part of the park since 1969 and was largely funded by the Lions Club.

Inspired by the nursery rhyme There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, it’s one of those little pieces of Fantasyland history that’s still here today. ❤️

You’ll find it beside Jungle Adventures Playground and Jungle Jeeps in the Splash Planet Play Park – open every weekend for a whole new generation to explore.

Come and revisit a childhood memory while the kids make some new ones!

07/08/2026

The chilly morning has cleared up and the sun is popping out! ☀️

We are open today and every weekend from 9am to 4pm. Come down and enjoy the Play Park!

06/08/2026

Search Splash Planet jobs on Seek or click the link https://hastingsdc.elmotalent.co.nz/careers/hastingsdc/job/view/1074

We need some amazing people to join our team as Kaitiaki for this summer. This role is so unique - every minute is different. Kaitiaki help to make Splash Planet a safe, fun and welcoming place for all of our visitors to enjoy and make lasting memories.

05/08/2026

UPDATE - this has now been drawn. Thanks to everyone for entering!

⚫⚪ The Splash Planet Take a Kid to Footy Stand is back for another Magpies season! ⚪⚫

We're proud to sponsor the Splash Planet Take a Kid to Footy Stand, making it even easier for local whānau to get along and support the Hawke's Bay Magpies.

Join us for the first home game of the season this Saturday 8 August, when the Magpies take on the Tasman Mako at McLean Park, kick-off 7.10pm.

⚪ Kids get FREE entry when they represent their club by wearing their team kit!

🎟️ WIN one of 4 Family Passes (2 adults + 2 kids)!
To enter:
👉 Tag your game-day crew in the comments.

⚫ Winners will be drawn tomorrow at midday, and tickets will be emailed to the lucky winners.

See you in the Splash Planet Take a Kid to Footy Stand—let's fill the stands and get behind the Magpies! 🖤🤍

04/08/2026

Thank you to everyone that came along to our first ever Illuminate!

We would love to have them back again, and you can help by completing the survey. 😎

✨ THANK YOU, HASTINGS! ✨

Over the past two weeks, we welcomed an incredible 24,000 people to Illuminate Hastings. Thank you for coming along and helping make the event so special!

🎉 YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! 🎉
Complete our short survey, tell us about your Illuminate Hastings experience, and go in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy Cards!

📸 BONUS GIVEAWAY
Share your favourite photo from Illuminate Hastings in the comments below, and we’ll choose one lucky person to win another $100 Prezzy Card!

Thank you again, Hastings, we hope you enjoyed Illuminate! 💫

📋 Complete the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/EventHire/illum-hst-survey-26

30/07/2026

📢 Weekend update: Splash Planet Play Park will be closed during the day this Saturday and Sunday (1 & 2 August) as we get ready for the final nights of Illuminate Light & Sound Experience.

There's still time to secure your tickets! Get yours now at illuminateshow.co.nz.

If you're joining us for Illuminate, here's what you need to know about the rides.

A few of your favourite Splash Planet attractions will be open:
🚙 Jungle Jeeps
⛳ Wonderland Mini Golf
Tokens for these rides are available from Coffee Bean Café.

🏎️ Formula Fun Go-Karts (weather permitting)
$10 per ride, payable by EFTPOS at the Go-Karts.

🎠 Illuminate has also brought along a fantastic selection of carnival rides! Ride tickets are available to purchase from the white ticket tent in the carnival area.

We can't wait to see you for an unforgettable evening of lights, rides and family fun! ✨

27/07/2026

The hottest ticket in Hastings! Don't miss Illuminate Light & Sound Experience on now!
🗓️ 30 July - 2 August from 5.45pm.
🎟️ Get your tickets here - illuminate.flicket.co.nz