Fully certified and 100% natural, our wood chips are suitable for outdoor play areas and underneath playground equipment in parks, schools and childcare centres
For reliable playground wood chips that meet safety standards and stand the test of time, Cameron Transport supplies and installs high-quality, certified soft-fall wood chip across the Waikato and throughout the North Island.
Suitable for school playgrounds, childcare centres, public playgrounds, council parks and residential play areas, this natural wood chip surfacing (often referred to as playground bark) provides a safe playground safety surfacing solution around and between playground equipment. With supply, delivery and installation handled by one experienced team, the process is straightforward from start to finish.
Contact the team today to arrange a free assessment and get your project underway.
Playground chips – Certified soft fall wood chip supply and installation
- Safe, natural playground surfacing for schools, parks and residential areas
- Wood chip supplied, delivered and professionally installed with fast, efficient blower application
- Clean, durable and long-lasting playground safe surface
Based in Cambridge - servicing the Waikato region and North Island wide.
Certified soft-fall wood chip you can trust
Playground chips are produced from 100% virgin, locally sourced wood, chipped and screened in-house to ensure consistent quality. No recycled pallets, painted timber or wood waste is used.
The result is a product that is natural, untreated, and clean, making it child-safe and suitable for high-use environments.
Cameron Transport is one of the few suppliers in New Zealand able to meet NZS5828:2015 Playground Equipment and Surfacing requirements, giving confidence that your playground surfacing is suitable for safety-focused environments.
Designed for safety, comfort and performance
Playground wood chip is widely used as a soft-fall surface because it performs well under real conditions. It provides:
- Free-draining performance to keep surfaces usable after rain
- Reduced compaction compared to finer materials
- A softer, more forgiving surface than hard alternatives
- Long-lasting coverage that holds up in high-use areas
This makes it a practical and reliable playground safety surfacing option for all types of playgrounds.
Installed to suit your playground requirements
Every playground is different. Installation depths and chip selection will depend on how the space is used, particularly whether the area is under playground equipment or general circulation areas. Cameron Transport will assess your site and discuss the right approach to ensure your playground surfacing meets your needs.
Weed mat installation for longer-lasting results
Weed mat can be supplied and installed as part of the process to improve performance and longevity. Benefits include reducing weed growth through the chip layer, improving the lifespan of the playground surface, and keeping the wood chip cleaner over time. This helps maintain a more durable playground surface.
Fast, precise installation with blower trucks
Manual spreading of playground chips can be time-consuming and physically demanding. Cameron Transport can install the wood chips quickly and evenly using specialised blower trucks with hoses.
This allows accurate placement to required depths, fast installation across large areas, and access to sites where machinery can’t reach directly. With long hose capability, we can ensure a clean, consistent finish.
Proven performance in real playground environments
“The playground wood chips you buy from Cameron Transport are high quality. We are amazed that it still looks clean and fresh after six years of use. I would recommend Safe ‘n’ Natural Playground Chip to any school.”
Get your playground surface sorted with playground wood chips from Cameron Transport
From certified soft-fall chip supply through to full installation, Cameron Transport makes it easy to create a safe, clean and long-lasting playground surface. For a playground assessment and quote, or to arrange bulk wood chip delivery, contact us. We also supply landscape bark/mulch/wood chips, and wood chips for animal bedding.
Depth requirements can vary depending on how the area is used, particularly under playground equipment where fall protection is important. We’ll assess your site and discuss the appropriate depth to suit your specific playground.
Wood chip is a natural, cost-effective soft-fall option that provides good cushioning and drainage. Unlike rubber, it doesn’t heat up as much in the sun and is easier to install and maintain. It also offers a more natural look.
We deliver throughout the Waikato and across the North Island. Call us to have a chat about your requirements.
“Playground bark” is a common term people use, but it typically refers to wood chip products like our certified playground chip rather than actual bark. Our natural wood chip is a certified playground safety surfacing option that delivers reliable performance, good drainage, and a softer landing surface when installed correctly.
Our playground chip is certified, untreated and cut to a specific size for safety, while regular garden bark is not designed for playground use.
Playground Chips Summary:
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What: Supply and delivery of certified playground wood chips, plus blower truck spreading services and blower truck hire if required.
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Where: Cambridge-based service covering the Waikato region and the North Island.
- Who for: Schools, preschools, child care centres, and operators of public playgrounds needing certified soft-fall surfacing under playground equipment.