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If you’re searching for the best monkey bars in Australia, you’ve probably come across Vuly, Growplay and Funky Monkey Bars. They’re all well-known Australian brands offering quality outdoor play equipment, but they each take a slightly different approach. This guide...

Choosing backyard play equipment that lasts. Funky Monkey Bars shares materials to look for, designs to avoid and why modular galvanised steel frames suit Australian conditions.

Key Takeaways A freestanding frame needs no concrete, digging, or permanent changes to your backyard, and it can move with you. Height-adjustable frames (1m to 2.3m) mean the playground you set up for a three-year-old still works for a ten-year-old....

Key takeaways Start with the essentials: a gymnastics mat, something to hang or swing from, and age-appropriate equipment. Choose equipment based on your child’s age, skill level and available space. Prioritise safety with proper matting, clear fall zones, supervision and...

Key takeaways The Cheeky Little Monkey has a 3.3m × 2.3m footprint and is purpose-built for compact backyards, courtyards, and narrow side yards. The Funky Monkey Bars Swing Set sits at 4m × 2.5m and suits families where swings are...

One day, the monkey bars that once felt impossible suddenly become easy. That doesn’t mean your kids have outgrown them. More often, they’re simply ready for a new challenge. This guide shows you how to extend your monkey bars, add...

Every great cubby starts with one thing… your kids. Some children will turn it into a café, a castle or a secret hideout. Others will use it as the launch point for climbing, chasing and whatever backyard game they invent...

After making the move to the United States in 2025, Perth’s own James Hardy has now wrapped up his first full season of college tennis at Converse University in South Carolina. With a year of competition, training, and life abroad...

Key Takeaways Many of the benefits of unstructured play come from giving kids the freedom to direct their own experiences. It supports creativity, imagination and independent thinking by encouraging kids to explore ideas without predefined rules or outcomes. Free play...

 Key takeaways Knowing how to choose a swing set starts with your child’s age, confidence, and the way they naturally like to play outdoors Modular swing sets give families more flexibility over time, making it easier to adapt the setup...

Why We're Increasing Our Prices For The First Time In 7 Years At Funky Monkey Bars®, we've always believed that if you're going to build something, build it properly. For the last 7 years, we've worked hard to keep our...

After receiving hundreds of incredible entries, we're excited to officially announce the winner of our Dream Backyard Giveaway!

Key takeaways The best cubby houses are the ones that grow with your kids, adapting from imaginative play to more active physical challenges over time Small additions like chalkboards, mud kitchens, climbing elements, and dress-up spaces often make the biggest...

Parkour monkey bars allow adults to build functional strength at home, using bodyweight movements that improve grip, upper body strength, and coordination.

 

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Monkey bars are more than backyard fun—they help kids learn force, momentum and gravity through movement. From building strength and coordination to boosting confidence and resilience, discover how everyday play supports STEM learning and physical development in a natural, engaging way.

James Hardy shares an update on his spring season, reflecting on a tough start against high-level opposition, key learnings, and strong team momentum heading into conference play.

Setting up backyard monkey bars is exciting, but flexibility often becomes just as important as fun over time. This guide explores whether monkey bars can be moved after installation, what makes some setups easier to relocate than others, and why modular, freestanding designs offer long-term value as your space and family needs evolve.

Celebrating Our 2025 Golden Rung Winners Three lucky families. Three surprise moments they’ll never forget. Throughout 2025, three Golden Rungs were hidden in three lucky Funky Monkey Bars orders, turning everyday deliveries into something pretty extraordinary. For these winners, it...

Open-ended play equipment keeps kids engaged long after the “new toy” excitement fades by offering endless ways to move, imagine and explore. Instead of a single way to play, it adapts as children grow—supporting everything from climbing challenges to creative games. Built for durability and designed to evolve over time, it turns your backyard into a space that continues to inspire, year after year.

School holidays don’t have to mean endless screen time or expensive outings. With a little creativity, your backyard can become the ultimate playground — from obstacle courses and water play to cubby building and backyard camping. This guide shares simple, low-cost ideas to keep kids active, entertained, and happily worn out, plus an easy outing option for Perth families looking to mix things up.