Step2 Sand and Water Tables For Kids

Sand & Water Tables

Sand and water play don't have to be separate activities – our sand and water play tables bring both together in one setup, built for exactly the kind of open-ended, hands-in-it play kids come back to again and again. Whether it's scooping, pouring, damming, building or just splashing, this range covers the full spread: dedicated sand tables, dedicated water tables, and combined sand-and-water designs that let a child move between both without leaving the table.

As Australia's authorised Step2 distributor, every table here is imported directly from the manufacturer – genuine Step2 stock, not a parallel import, backed by the standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty.

This is the broadest way to shop our sand and water range in one place. If your child is specifically after a water table for kids, that dedicated page narrows in on our water-only designs; if sand play is the main draw, the dedicated sand tables in this range – the Crabbie Sand Table and Naturally Playful Sand Table – keep things simple and mess-contained. Most families land somewhere in between, which is exactly what a combined sand-and-water table is built for.

Every table is made from durable, weather-resistant moulded plastic, dispatched within 24 hours from our Melbourne warehouse with tracking on every order, and built to the same safety standards required for the childcare and early-learning centres we also supply.

Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table

Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table

$219.00

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Rain Showers and Unicorns Water Table
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Rain Showers and Unicorns Water Table

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Summer Showers Splash Tower Water Table
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Summer Showers Splash Tower Water Table

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Pump and Splash Discovery Stone Pond
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Pump and Splash Discovery Stone Pond

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Pump and Splash Discovery Water Table

Pump and Splash Discovery Water Table

$199.00

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Rain Showers & Flow Water Table
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Rain Showers & Flow Water Table

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Splish Splash Seas Water Table

Splish Splash Seas Water Table

$239.00

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Misting Mountain & Waterfall

Misting Mountain & Waterfall

$219.00

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STEM Discovery Ball Table

STEM Discovery Ball Table

$199.00

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Crabbie Sand Table

Crabbie Sand Table

 

$149.00

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Ball Buddies Adventure and Water Centre

Ball Buddies Adventure and Water Centre

$249.00

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Spill and Splash Seaway Water Table

Spill and Splash Seaway Water Table

$229.00

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Waterfall Discovery Wall

Waterfall Discovery Wall

$169.00

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Dino Dig Sand and Water Table

Dino Dig Sand and Water Table

$239.00

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Fiesta Cruise Water Table with Umbrella

Fiesta Cruise Water Table with Umbrella

$249.00

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Waterpark Wonders Two-Tier Water Table
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Waterpark Wonders Two-Tier Water Table

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Naturally Playful Sand Table
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Naturally Playful Sand Table

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Play and Store Sandbox

Play and Store Sandbox

 

$219.00

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Naturally Playful Sandbox

Naturally Playful Sandbox

 

$299.00

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Play and Shade Pool

Play and Shade Pool

 

$219.00

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Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table

Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table

$269.00

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Choosing a sand and water play table for your family

Why sand and water together works

Sand and water play separately are already two of the most reliably engaging activities for young children – combined, they open up more variety in a single session than either does alone: build a dam and watch it hold or give way, mix wet sand for shaping, or just move between scooping water and pouring it over dry sand to see what changes. A combined table like the Dino Dig Sand & Water Table or Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table gives a child both without needing two separate setups taking up yard space.

The developmental case for sand and water play

This kind of play does more than fill an afternoon. Scooping, pouring and pumping build fine motor control and hand-eye coordination through repeated, self-directed practice – a child refining how hard to squeeze a pump or how to angle a cup to pour without spilling is doing real motor-skills work, even though it looks like just splashing about. The sensory side matters too: the changing textures of wet sand, flowing water and different tools engage touch and cause-and-effect thinking in a way screen-based play can't. And because these tables are sized for more than one child, they naturally invite turn-taking, sharing tools and cooperative "let's build this together" play – genuine social-skills practice that happens because the play is fun, not because it's structured as a lesson.

Sand-only, water-only, or both

If you already know which type suits your space and your child's interest, this range covers all three: dedicated sand tables (the Crabbie Sand Table, Naturally Playful Sand Table), dedicated water tables – covered in more depth on our water tables for kids page – and combined designs that do both. Sand play tends to suit slightly more contained, less messy backyard setups; water play is easier to hose down and reset between sessions; combined tables give you both without committing to just one.

Built for repeated outdoor use

Every table here is made from durable, weather-resistant moulded plastic, backed by Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty, dispatched within 24 hours from our Melbourne warehouse with tracking on every order, and meets the same safety standards required for the childcare and early-learning centres we also supply.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between this page and the water tables for kids page?

This page covers our full sand and water range, including dedicated sand-only tables. Our water tables for kids page narrows in specifically on water-only designs if that's what you're after.

Are these genuine Step2 products, and what warranty applies?

Yes – as Australia's authorised Step2 distributor, we import every table directly from the manufacturer rather than through a parallel-import channel, so you're getting the genuine product with full manufacturer warranty support. All tables carry Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty.

What age are sand and water tables suitable for?

Most suit toddlers through to early-primary-school-aged kids, though exact height and feature recommendations vary by model – check the specific product page for guidance.

Can more than one child play at once?

Yes – most tables in this range are sized for multiple children playing side by side, which is part of what makes them good for siblings or playdates rather than strictly solo play.

How quickly will my table arrive?

Orders leave our Melbourne warehouse within 24 hours, with tracking included so you can follow delivery every step of the way.

How do I clean and maintain a sand or water table?

Both sand and water residue rinse or wipe out easily thanks to the durable moulded-plastic construction – check the specific product page for any model-specific drainage or cover features.