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

First of all, thank you to everyone who entered. We were absolutely blown away by the creativity, imagination and adventure-packed ideas that came through. From unicorn zip-lines and marshmallow ball pits to snack-launching cannons and dragon playgrounds, it's safe to say Australian kids have some seriously big dreams for their backyards.

And the Winner Is...

🏆 Annika

Winning Entry:

"Our boys would build a Kakadu Adventure Fortress with a pirate tower, flying fox over a crocodile swamp, secret treasure cave, rope bridges, space launch pad and lookout for dinosaurs. Every day it becomes a new adventure."

What we loved most about Annika's entry was how perfectly it captured the spirit of imaginative outdoor play. Every element created a new story, a new challenge and a new adventure. It wasn't just a playground, it was an entire world where kids could be pirates, explorers, astronauts and dinosaur hunters all in the same afternoon.

As our major prize winner, Annika will receive:

• Gorilla Plus Cubby Clubhouse & Slide
• Floating Flying Fox
• Standard AirBounce Mat
• Chillin' Longboard Swing
• Trapeze
• Hydroball

Congratulations, Annika! 🎉

Our Top 10 Dream Backyards

Choosing a winner was incredibly difficult, so we've also selected nine entries that stood out for their creativity, imagination and ability to transport us into a child's world.

As a thank you, each of these finalists will receive a $250 Funky Monkey Bars Gift Voucher.

Summer

"A rainbow sparkle-coloured castle, with a slide into a moat of m&ms. Trampoline so they can be flying fairies. Nest swing for riding on unicorns. Hammock swing for the princesses to rest in. Cargo net to trap the pirates before they can invade."

Rachelle

"My girls would build the ultimate dream world with sky-high monkey bars through the clouds, mermaid swings over glitter rivers, rainbow tunnels, fairy treehouses, flying unicorn zip-lines, secret candy caves..."

Owen

"My girls would build an enchanted adventure castle with pastel monkey bars, swinging flower vines, hidden fairy doors, twinkling lights, giant curly slides, princess lookout towers, soft cloud hammocks..."

Ashlee

"Our dream Funky Monkey Bars would have rainbow monkey bars, a twisty slide into a ball pit, flying fox, dinosaur ninja course, fairy lights, unicorn climbing wall, banana button, disco slide, trampoline..."

Mary-Ellen

"A slide that went into a ball pit of marshmallows, a bubble gun blasting bubbles above the rainbow monkey bars and unicorn head shaped balance steps to dodge the red/orange flames 'floor is lava'..."

Misha

"If my three boys designed their dream Funky Monkey Bars, it would have a triple-decker ninja course, the floor is lava moat and a snack launching cannon. It would also have a giant button that makes Mum magically clean up all the toys!"

Shani

"Rivers dream would be a magical imagination playground — pirate mast monkey bars, a dragon tail climbing net, a swing that flies to space, a cosy snack lookout, a secret mission bridge and a sign saying 'NO ADULTS unless you bring snacks'..."

Lauren

"Ideas for my 5 year old daughter who never sits still: Swinging flower vines. Castle climbing wall. A zip line, but you're riding on a unicorn dodging a fire breathing dragon. A beanstalk to climb into the clouds. Oh, and the floor is lava."

Rhiannon

"My kids dream setup would be an incredible glow in the dark lava galaxy with neon monkey bars, floor is lava stepping stones, ninja bridges, a volcano slide, climbing tower, secret lookout cubby and colour changing lights..."

Why We Loved This Competition

One thing became very clear while reading through all the entries: kids don't just see a playground.

They see pirate ships.
They see castles.
They see volcanoes.
They see dragons.
They see spaceships.

At Funky Monkey Bars, that's exactly what we love about outdoor play. A great backyard playground isn't just steel and accessories. It's a launch pad for imagination, adventure, confidence and memories that last a lifetime.

Thank you again to everyone who entered. We loved reading every single submission and seeing the incredible worlds your children dreamed up.

And if you missed out this time, don't worry. We'll be running more giveaways soon, so make sure you're following us on social media and subscribed to our emails to be the first to hear about future competitions, new product launches and special offers.

The adventure is only just beginning. 🌟