Description
This water sprinkler toy is a rocket that sits on a base connected to a garden hose - water pressure lifts the rocket body up its launch tower and spins it through 360 degrees, spraying outward as it goes. It measures 28.5 x 18cm, is recommended for ages 6 and up, and is $47.44 in white, red or yellow at Lets Party. Space-themed stickers are included so children can decorate their own.
An ordinary garden sprinkler is a static thing that children run through twice and then ignore. The reason a rocket design holds attention is that it does something: the launch is triggered by turning the tap, the height changes with the pressure, and the spray pattern moves. That gives a child a control to play with rather than just water to stand in. It also solves the parent's version of the problem, which is having something in the shed that reliably occupies children in a backyard on a hot afternoon without needing a pool.
Specifications
| Size |
28.5 x 18cm |
| Material |
ABS and EVA |
| Colours |
White, red or yellow |
| Recommended age |
6 to 12 years and above |
| Water supply |
Standard garden hose - hose not included |
| Connectors |
Two hose connector types supplied |
| Rotation |
360 degrees |
| Base |
Sponge filled |
| Decoration |
DIY space stickers included |
What's in the Box
| Included |
1 x rocket launcher sprinkler with base and stickers |
| Not included |
Garden hose, tap fitting adaptor beyond those supplied |
Why Choose a Rocket Sprinkler Over a Plain One
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Something happens - the rocket climbs and spins as pressure rises, so there is cause and effect for a child to experiment with.
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Pressure controls the height - opening the tap further sends it higher and faster, which is the whole game.
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Two connector types - it comes with more than one hose fitting, so it works with more of the taps people actually have.
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Decorate it yourself - the sticker sheet turns setting it up into part of the activity rather than a chore for an adult.
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No batteries, no charging - it runs entirely on water pressure, so it works the day you find it in the shed next summer.
How Does a Rocket Water Sprinkler Work?
The base connects to a garden hose and channels water up into the rocket body, which sits loosely over a central tower. As water fills and escapes through angled jets, two things happen at once: the reaction force pushes the rocket up the tower, and because the jets are angled rather than straight down, it spins. The higher the pressure the further it climbs and the faster it turns, and the spray fans out around it. Turn the tap off and it settles back down. There is nothing to reset and no mechanism to jam.
What Water Pressure Do You Need?
Normal mains pressure from an outdoor tap is what it is designed for, and the supplier's instruction is worth repeating: open the tap slowly. Higher pressure means faster rotation and a higher climb, so opening a tap fully in one go sends the rocket up hard. Ease it open and let children find the setting they like. If you are on tank water with a low-pressure pump, expect less height and a slower spin - the toy will still work, it just will not launch dramatically. Very high pressure is not a safety issue with a light plastic body, but it does throw water further than you may want near a neighbour's fence.
Will It Fit an Australian Garden Hose Fitting?
The supplier supplies two different hose connectors with the toy, which covers the common cases, but this is genuinely the thing most likely to catch you out with any imported water toy. Australian domestic hose fittings are usually a 12mm click-on system, and imported toys sometimes arrive with a threaded connector sized for another market. If yours does not match, a hose-to-hose adaptor from any hardware store solves it for a couple of dollars. Check what your hose end looks like before the parcel arrives and you will save a frustrating hot afternoon.
Buyers are typically parents looking for backyard water play that is not a pool, grandparents with visiting grandchildren, and people buying summer birthday and Christmas presents for primary-school-aged children.
For more, see our Summer range, Camping and Outdoor, and Kids Supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a hose included?
No. You need your own garden hose. Two connector types come with the toy.
Why is there a bubble gun option on this listing?
Because a separate product has been attached to this listing as a variant, which should not be the case - a bubble gun is not a version of a rocket sprinkler. We are separating them. If you want the bubble gun rather than the sprinkler, message us so we can make sure you get the right item.
What is it actually made of?
The specification says ABS and EVA. One line of the supplier's marketing copy says PVC, which contradicts it. We have gone with the specification and queried the difference.
What age is it for?
The supplier recommends 6 to 12 and above. Younger children will enjoy it too but should not be operating the tap.
How high does it go?
The supplier does not state a height, because it depends entirely on your water pressure.
Can it be left outside?
Better not to. UV and frost are hard on light plastics - bring it in at the end of the day and it will last several summers.
Does it work on grass or does it need a hard surface?
It has a sponge-filled base to sit stably. Level ground matters more than the surface type; on a slope it will lean and spray unevenly.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia, so orders reach Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly ahead of the summer rather than waiting on overseas transit. Regional and remote addresses go through the standard Australia Post network.
Dimensions, materials and age recommendation are as supplied by the manufacturer; allow 1-2cm variation. Colour may appear different on screen. Water play should always be supervised. Wet grass and paving become slippery - keep the play area clear of hard edges, and turn the tap off at the tap rather than leaving pressure in the hose.
