wonguim wilam playspace, warrandyte
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The locals of Warrandyte are always on to a good thing and now they have a BRAND NEW playground to find some adventure!
Tucked in behind the lolly shop and down the stairway from The Bakery, the playground is the perfect starting point for exploring the treasures that lie along Yarra Street. Gone is the gold mining theme of the previous playspace and now it is a new wooden masterpiece, with epic treetop style cubby houses to explore and the playground is now named wonguim wilam (pronounced won-goom-wil-lum).
The kids certainly won’t get bored quickly here. There are heaps of challenging ropes courses (similar vibes to ones found at Valley Reserve), swing sets along with a dancing snake (the spinning rope structure), inbuilt trampoline mats and a water pump complete with a blue riverbed and dam walls. There are little treasures to be found too - a shop under the slide that makes great milkshakes (or so they tell us) and a little tea party table made of logs.
The playground is fenced (although, not the most secure of barriers!) and shaded by both the stunning ghost gums, as well as shade sail.
Mamma's special mentions: be sure to take a stroll along the banks of the Yarra River. Just down the stairs from the playground is a perfect spot to dip your toes in the chilly water or watch the rapids. You can also dig out a gold coin and grab a bag of duck food (the proper stuff - not bread) from the Bakery and feed the ducks.
the nitty gritty
shaded - water play - bbqs further down near the car park - toilets within walking distance - limited pram access (some stair cases to navigate - cafe - picnic shelter
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