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PlayHQ

A boy sitting on the slide in PlayHQ, wearing a costume.
A child playing by a wall covered in spinning disks in PlayHQ.
A girl and her caregiver playing in PlayHQ.
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Play with purpose

PlayHQ is Nōku te Ao Capital E’s public indoor play space designed for tamariki aged 0-5 and their caregivers to enjoy together.
Each theme encourages creativity, participation, community, accessibility, inclusivity and sustainability. Activities are designed to be play-based and child-led.

Topsy Turvy

Step into a world of illusion and surprise and let your senses lead the way.

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Programmes for under 5s

Join us in PlayHQ for activity sessions each weekday at 11am.

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Birthday Parties

Celebrate with a birthday party at Nōku te Ao Capital E.

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"I'm so glad I discovered Capital E. A brilliant space for young ones to stretch their legs safely and have some fun in what can be a busy day in town"
"The areas for very young children are few and far between. For parents on parental leave with ages 6m-12m there are limited spaces to go to, so Capital E has been a lifesaver, thank you."
"It was such a great interactive space for little ones to enjoy. such a great set up without it being overcrowded with items. 100% will be recommending to friends with young children."
"Amazing welcoming and kind staff. Beautiful space for young tamariki to explore."
"Great for my two kids (9 mo and 3 y), fun well-considered concepts and toys we couldn't do at home, awesome books, welcoming atmosphere, lovely staff. All good! Wonderful that it's free!"
"As an ECE Teacher I loved that there was purpose to everything that was set out. I loved that it involved using all of my daughters senses. I loved that I could see the inclusivity. I loved that it was clean and tidy and well kept."
"It's such an amazing space with so many different opportunities. That kids can just go with whatever they feel like, playing in the main part or reading a book or drawing is just amazing."
"We were lucky enough (unplanned) to join in with the Fri 11-11.30 session and it was SO good. Ka pai to the lady that ran it, the kids were really invested."
"I’m a parent and an ECE teacher and organised a trip here - it was such a good trip, the kids loved it and such a safe, easy space for parents to be in with more than one child."
"We were there on a Thursday and the science was awesome!! My daughter (almost 3yo) came away still talking about what she had learned hours later."
"Everything is just there and available and it's so easy. Best part: the door is closed, so supervision is easy, too"

Accessibility at PlayHQ

PlayHQ is wheelchair accessible. There are accessible bathrooms and sheltered pram parking. Upon arrival, there is a welcome screen in NZSL.
Sensory accessibility kits
Accessibility-map
Safety Management Plan: PlayHQ
More about Accessibility
People sitting at the craft table in PlayHQ
People sitting at the craft table in PlayHQ

Find us

We are located in central Wellington at 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand.
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A child in PlayHQ playing with a toy barbecue.
A child in PlayHQ playing with a toy barbecue.

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