Splash Planet, Water park in Hastings, New Zealand

Splash Planet is a water park sprawling across 6.5 hectares and features water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and multiple attractions designed for all ages. The layout includes areas suited for both children and adults, allowing visitors of different ages to find activities at their own pace.

Fantasyland opened at Easter 1967 with a miniature railway, mini-golf, a steamboat ride, play structures and flat rides. In the 1990s the Hastings District Council proposed redeveloping the ageing park as a waterpark, and the decision went to a public referendum. Alexander Construction built the new facilities between July and December 1998 in 4.5 months at a cost of $4,700,000, and the park reopened as Splash Planet.

The park's name recalls the Fantasyland amusement park that opened at Easter 1967 on the same site, and the Fantasyland Express miniature railway still carries passengers. In late 2013 and October 2014 the grounds hosted the Battle of Hastings paintball event, which drew players from around New Zealand.

The park operates seasonally from November through March, with varying hours depending on peak and late summer periods. Arriving early in the day helps you avoid crowds and maximize time for different attractions.

The Fantasyland Express miniature railway still runs today, a survivor of the original 1967 Fantasyland. The Pirate Ship play structure, built largely by volunteers and part of the park from its opening, was destroyed by arson in 2015; three fire crews from Hastings and Napier responded to the 6:01 am alarm.