Step2 Kids Outdoor Climbers and Swing Sets

Choosing a climbing frame and swing set

One structure, several ways to play

Most of what's in this category is a genuine kids climbing frame, often paired with a slide - the Alpine Ridge Climber and Slide and Play Up Double Slide Climber both combine the two, while the Game Time Sports Climber adds a basketball hoop and goal crawl-through, and the Safari Truck Climber brings a themed lookout platform. If swinging specifically is what you're after, the Play Up Gym Set is our genuine combined swing set and playhouse, built in a treehouse design. As the authorised Australian Step2 distributor, every set here is imported directly from the manufacturer and built to Australian and international safety standards.

Matching the set to your yard

These structures range from the more compact Clubhouse Climber designs through to larger multi-feature sets like the Sports-tastic Activity Centre, so the first real decision is footprint rather than features. Measure your available space, including clearance around the equipment for safe use, before comparing models - a set that's a tight squeeze on paper often feels genuinely cramped once it's actually installed.

When a combo set makes more sense than buying separately

If you're starting from an empty backyard, a combined set is usually better value and simpler to set up than buying a climber and a swing set separately, since everything shares one frame and one installation. If you already own one piece of equipment and just want to add climbing specifically, one of our standalone climbers may suit better than a full combo set. Families with children of different ages also often prefer a combo set, since it offers more demanding climbing for older kids alongside gentler features for younger ones in the same footprint.

Built to take the load

These are load-bearing structures - kids climbing, swinging and jumping puts real, repeated stress on joints and frames, on top of the usual sun and rain exposure of living outdoors year-round. Every set is made from durable, weather-resistant plastic construction, backed by Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty (swing components carry a 1-year warranty), and dispatched within 24 hours from our Melbourne warehouse with tracking on every order. It's also worth knowing these structures meet the same safety standards we're required to meet supplying childcare and early-learning centres, where equipment like this gets used by dozens of kids, all day, every day.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly will my climbing frame and swing set arrive?

We dispatch within 24 hours from our Melbourne warehouse, with tracking provided so you can follow your order right through to delivery.

Are these genuine Step2 products, and what warranty applies?

Yes - we're the authorised Australian Step2 distributor, and every set is imported directly from the manufacturer. The frame and climbing components carry Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty; swing seats and fabric components carry a 1-year warranty.

How do I choose the right combo set for my backyard?

Start with your available space, including clearance around the structure for safe play, then look at age range and which features matter most to you - most models in this category focus on climbing, often paired with a slide or themed extras, while the Play Up Gym Set is the option built specifically around swinging. Compact yards generally suit the smaller climber designs, while larger backyards have room for the bigger multi-feature sets.

What age range is a combined climbing frame and swing set suitable for?

Most of our climbing structures suit a wide age range, from younger toddlers through to primary-school-aged kids on the more demanding features - check the specific product page, as age recommendations vary by model. This spread is part of why these structures suit families with siblings of different ages.

What's the difference between this and buying a separate climber and swing set?

A combined set puts everything on one frame, which is usually more space-efficient and cost-effective if you're setting up a backyard play area from nothing. If you already have one piece of equipment and just want to add the other, our standalone climbers and swing sets let you add exactly what's missing without duplicating what you've already got.

How much space and ground clearance do I need?

Required footprint varies by model, so check the dimensions on the specific product page, including recommended clearance around the structure for safe use. As a general rule, allow more space than the equipment's footprint alone to give kids room to move safely around it.

Do you have a dedicated toddler swing set, not just a climbing frame?

Yes - the Play Up Gym Set is our dedicated toddler swing set, built with two swings into a treehouse-style frame rather than added as an afterthought to a climber. It's suited from age 3, with climbing and slide features that give it room to grow with your child alongside the swings.