Kaimoana Street Esplanade Reserve is a playground on the Manukau Harbour at Weymouth, in Auckland's south, and it holds a perfect 5.0 rating on Google. Esplanade playgrounds earn their keep by pairing the usual swings and climbing frames with the water's edge, so a visit can run from play equipment to paddling and shell-hunting without moving the car. The Manukau is a tidal harbour, and locals time their trips to it: calm shallows and sand at high water, wide exposed flats and wading birds at low. On clear days the sun is the real hazard, as metal slides and rails heat up fast; mornings are the smart time to go, hats and sunscreen regardless. If a play area sits unfenced close to water, keep toddlers within arm's reach. For Weymouth families wanting an easy harbour-side outing, this reserve's top rating suggests the neighbourhood has already found it.