EverPlay 2.0 Compact Explorer Set (5pcs)

The EverPlay 2.0 Compact Explorer Set is a 5-piece moveable play set for younger tamariki who are building confidence with climbing, balancing and sliding.

It is ideally suited to children around 18 months to 3.5 years, while still being useful in under-twos spaces when set up low and supervised appropriately.

Note: Photos may show example layouts, other EverPlay products or accessories not included in this set.

Set contents

• 1x EverPlay Curve Box Medium 58cm
  • Main 58cm platform for climbing, sliding, linking and low-level challenge.
  • Wider top surface supports steadier movement and shared play.
  • Side cut-outs support crawl-through play, hiding, cubbies and social play.
  • Extra QuickClip points allow attachments to connect part-way up the box, not only at platform height.
• 1x Rope Ladder 1.5m
  • Replaces the rigid ladder used in the original Compact Explorer Set.
  • More forgiving for younger climbers, as the rope can flex and absorb some force if a child slips.
  • Builds grip strength, coordination, balance and step-by-step climbing confidence.
• 1x Slide 58cm
  • Lower-height slide for movement, turn-taking and repeated climbing motivation.
  • Requires a clear 1m run-out space at the bottom of the slide.
• 1x Steps
  • Stable access onto the 58cm platform.
  • Supports confident climbing and descending for younger tamariki.
• 1x Mountain Range 1m
  • Adds a wavy balance path for extra complexity compared with the original Compact Explorer Set.
  • Encourages stride adjustment, ankle control, balance and body awareness.
  • Can be used low for toddlers, then made more challenging as confidence grows.

What has changed from the original Compact Explorer Set?

• Added balance complexity: the Mountain Range gives children a rolling path of rises and dips, adding more movement variation than a simple access-only layout.
• More forgiving climbing: the Rope Ladder replaces the rigid ladder, giving younger climbers a flexible climbing surface that can bend under movement.

More setup options from the same pieces

The biggest functional upgrade in EverPlay 2.0 is the ability to connect attachments at more heights on the curve boxes. Attachments can run from the ground to the top of a box, from the ground to a mid-height point, or from a mid-height point up to the platform.

For younger children, this lets kaiako start with lower, simpler routes, then gradually increase the challenge as tamariki become steadier, stronger and more confident.

Why centres choose it

• Compact footprint: a strong entry-level set for smaller under-threes and toddler play spaces.
• Ideal age range: suited to around 18 months to 3.5 years, with under-two use possible in low, supervised layouts.
• Balanced challenge: climbing, stepping, sliding and wavy balance play in one compact set.
• More toddler-friendly climbing: the Rope Ladder provides a flexible alternative to a rigid ladder.
• Teacher-controlled difficulty: adjust attachment height and layout as children grow in confidence.
• Supports Te Whāriki: encourages exploration, movement, agency, confidence and social play.
• Made for NZ ECE and school environments: durable EnduraPanel surfaces are designed for year-round outdoor use.

What makes EverPlay different to any other playbox or moveable play equipment

• Functionality: QuickClip attachment points let teachers change attachment heights, giving far more setup options than fixed-height plywood or timber moveable play products.
• Wider age and ability range: the same attachments can be used in lower, simpler layouts or raised into more challenging routes as tamariki grow in confidence.
• Aesthetic durability: UV-stable EnduraPanel resists weathering, chipping and visible wear, helping the set keep its appearance outdoors.
• Hygienic: non-porous surfaces are easy to clean and help prevent moisture, dirt and bacteria from soaking into the product.
• Extended lifespan: designed for over 30 years of outdoor functional life, outlasting plywood and timber alternatives.

Compliance, setup and care

This set is part of Play’n’Learn’s CCEP-certified Outdoor Moveable Play Range for compliance with NZS 5828:2015, AS 4685:2021 and EN 1176:2017 when set up, used, inspected and maintained in line with Play’n’Learn guidance.

When configured at 600mm or below, a 1.5m clear fall zone is not required, but the play area must still be clear of hazards. If this set is reconfigured with higher EverPlay pieces, use suitable impact-absorbing surfacing and a 1.5m clear fall zone from the 600mm point. The slide also requires a clear 1m run-out space at the bottom.

View the EverPlay Compliance, Cleaning and Setup Guide.

Warranty

EverPlay 2.0 is backed by a 10-year structural warranty. It is made to order in New Zealand and designed to stay outside year-round in ECE and school environments.