Rainbow Barrel

The Gymnastics Direct Rainbow Barrel is a premium piece of indoor soft play equipment designed for daycare centres, kindergartens, preschools, early learning environments, and occupational therapy settings. Bold, vibrant, and endlessly engaging for toddlers and young children, the Rainbow Barrel supports gross motor skill development, balance, coordination, core strength, spatial awareness, and perceptual motor training; making it one of the most developmentally rich pieces of soft play equipment available in Australia.

Children can tumble over it, roll along it, crawl through it, balance on it, and push it across the floor – each interaction requiring a different set of physical skills and presenting a new challenge. As children move with and around the barrel, they are simultaneously stimulating their vestibular system (balance and movement), proprioception (body awareness), and tactile senses (touch and pressure). These three sensory systems underpin coordination, body awareness, attention, and learning readiness. This kind of multi-sensory movement experience is strongly recommended by occupational therapists and early childhood educators, and gives the Rainbow Barrel a genuinely therapeutic dimension that goes beyond standard soft play equipment.

About this product...

• Pairs beautifully with the Gymnastics Direct Rainbow Arch Climber — together they create a vibrant, coordinated indoor soft play area covering a wide range of movement and sensory challenges
• A popular combination for daycare centres and kindy gym programs across Australia — frequently used together as the centrepiece of an indoor movement space
• High density foam with vinyl outer cover — soft and safe against little bodies while being durable enough for the daily demands of a busy early learning setting
• Wipe-clean vinyl surface — wipes down quickly and easily, keeping hygiene standards high in your centre

Looking for activity ideas? Check out our blog for tips on how to set up and use the Rainbow Barrel in your kindy gym or early learning program.

Dimensions: 96cm x 81cm x 81cm
Weight: 22kg
Construction: High density foam and vinyl

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the Rainbow Barrel suitable for?

The Rainbow Barrel is ideal for toddlers and young children in daycare centres, kindergartens, preschools, and early learning environments. Its large, open barrel design is accessible and safe for even the youngest movers, while still providing a rich physical and sensory challenge for older preschool-aged children.

What gross motor skills does the Rainbow Barrel help develop?

Using the Rainbow Barrel supports the development of gross motor skills including balance, coordination, core strength, spatial awareness, and body control. Tumbling over, rolling along, crawling through, and balancing on the barrel each challenge a different set of physical skills, making it one of the most comprehensive gross motor development tools available for early learning environments in Australia.

What is perceptual motor training and how does the Rainbow Barrel support it?

Perceptual motor training refers to developing a child's ability to process and respond to sensory information about their body and the surrounding environment. The Rainbow Barrel stimulates the vestibular system (balance and movement), proprioception (body awareness), and tactile senses (touch and pressure) as children roll, tumble, crawl over, and balance on it; giving it a genuinely therapeutic dimension strongly recommended by occupational therapists and early childhood educators.

How can the Rainbow Barrel be used in a daycare or early learning setting?

The Rainbow Barrel can be used as a standalone rolling and balancing challenge, incorporated into a kindy gym obstacle course or movement circuit, or paired with the Gymnastics Direct Rainbow Arch Climber for a coordinated soft play area. Its large size and bright colours naturally attract children and encourage self-directed exploration.

Does the Rainbow Barrel work well with other Gymnastics Direct products?

Yes. The Rainbow Barrel pairs particularly well with the Gymnastics Direct Rainbow Arch Climber. Together they create a vibrant, coordinated soft play environment popular with daycare centres and kindy gym programs across Australia. Contact us for a package quote.

What is the Rainbow Barrel made from?

The Rainbow Barrel is constructed from high density foam with a vinyl outer cover. It is soft and safe for young children while being durable enough for repeated daily use in a busy daycare centre, preschool, or early learning environment.

How easy is it to clean the Rainbow Barrel?

The smooth vinyl surface is wipe-clean, making it simple to sanitise between uses.

Is the Rainbow Barrel safe for toddlers?

Yes. The soft high density foam and vinyl construction is gentle on little bodies. As with all soft play equipment, adult supervision is recommended during use.

What colours does the Rainbow Barrel come in?

The Rainbow Barrel is available in an alternating primary colour pattern of blue, red, yellow, and green.

Can I order multiple Rainbow Barrels for our centre?

Yes! Gymnastics Direct offers a dedicated quote request service for centres purchasing in larger quantities. Visit gymnasticsdirect.com.au or call 0409 688 721.