Day one of the long weekend, and we went for something easy: a playground day. We headed to Bonna Point Reserve in Kurnell.
There’s a car park at the reserve, but it looked pretty full when we arrived. We got lucky, though. A car pulled out just as we got there, and whoever had been playing looked like they’d had a good time. Parking is free, which is one less thing to think about when you’re already juggling kids and gear.
What’s at the Playground
The playground has a slide, a flying fox, actually two of them, and swings, plus an area for bike riding. In reality, my two barely left the sand. It took some convincing to get them onto the bikes at all, but my older one gave in eventually, so at least the bikes didn’t come along for nothing.
Sutherland Shire Council describes the setup as a “sky pods” play structure with a 4.5-metre slide, which it says is the tallest in the Sutherland Shire, along with elevated rope walkways, a dual flying fox and a skate precinct for beginners. Public toilets and Cook @ Kurnell cafe are both close by, so it works well as a one-stop outing.
After the Playground: A Walk on the Beach
Once we’d played and eaten, we walked across to the beach for a bit, stepping through the sand and picking up shells. It was a relaxed, easy kind of day.
This playground is a bit tucked away in a corner of Sydney, but it’s worth the visit.
Making a Full Day of It
Play at the playground, then dig in the sand at the beach right across from it, and that’s genuinely enough for a full day out. There isn’t much food around the immediate area, though, so bring your own snacks and drinks.
Bonna Point Reserve is a regional adventure playground run by Sutherland Shire Council, located in Kurnell. Besides the big climbing structure, the 4.5-metre slide, the skate park and the flying fox that the kids love, there are public toilets and Cook @ Kurnell cafe right next to the playground, so it’s genuinely a one-stop outing. There’s also free parking just outside the park.
Nearby Spots for a Full Day Trip
There are a few other spots close by that pair nicely with a playground visit for a full day out.
Kamay Botany Bay National Park has some Instagram-famous outdoor sculptures, and it’s also a great spot to watch planes coming in to land or have a picnic by the water.
Cape Baily Track has a genuinely beautiful stretch of coastal walking, or you can head to Cape Solander Lookout for whale watching.
If you’re planning your next long weekend or school holiday trip, check our NSW school holidays and term dates for 2026 page, or browse more of our Sydney playground reviews for other ideas.