Kiwi Slip ‘n Slide is bringing New Zealand’s largest, longest, steepest outdoor water slide to Silverdale, partnering with Snowplanet to offer fun in the summer sun alongside the country’s only indoor ski resort.

Kiwi Slip ‘n Slide is run by Kiwi Water Park, which has New Zealand’s largest inflatable water park outside Cromwell, Central Otago. Snowplanet is New Zealand's first and only indoor ski resort and remains one of the only two indoor ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere.

The four-lane, 110-metre-long slip ‘n’ slide will sit alongside the snowdome at 91 Small Road, Silverdale, with Snowplanet’s facilities including restaurant and bar also available to Kiwi Slip ‘n Slide customers. The partnership offers summer fun outdoors with winter snow sports in the snowdome, all at one convenient location.

Mana Water Sports Owner / Director Emily Rutherford said she was excited to partner with Snowplanet at such a well-established property.

“Snowplanet has been providing ski, snowboard and snow activities to Aucklanders and visitors since 2005, and bringing our gigantic Kiwi Slip ‘n Side alongside the snow sports adds another feature to the site’s offerings,” she said.

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“Along with the awesome giant slip ‘n slides, we will also have New Zealand’s largest sealed-air inflatable water castle for young children to splash and play in. There will also be a wide variety of Auckland’s best food trucks creating a summer festival vibe.”

Kiwi Slip ‘n Slide will open on November 16, initially opening only at weekends and for weekday private bookings, becoming a full-time operation from December 10 for the summer holiday season, and remaining open into 2025.

Snowplanet General Manager Rojie Aguilar expressed excitement about welcoming Kiwi Slip ‘n Slide to their facility this summer.

“We are thrilled to offer this fun and exciting activity, which promises enjoyable experiences for everyone,” he said.

Aguilar also praised Rutherford, the owner of Kiwi Slip ‘n Slide, noting that she has been easy to work with and instrumental in making this partnership happen.

KIWI WATER PARK BIO

Overview

Kiwi Water Park is the brainchild of Emily Rutherford, who took on the challenge of opening the country’s largest inflatable water park in 2020 during the global Covid pandemic. The park has become one of New Zealand's favourite summer activities and one of the world’s largest inflatable water parks. 

Kiwi Water Park has welcomed more than 110,000 participants and over 80,000 spectators of all ages and backgrounds over the last four summers since inception. The Water park will be opening bigger and better than ever on Sunday, December 1, 2024, for its fifth summer season. The water park is located between Queenstown and Wanaka in beautiful Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand.

SNOWPLANET BIO

Overview

Snowplanet Limited (“Snowplanet”) was established in 2001 to develop and operate a major snowdome business in Auckland. Snowplanet has been operating for 19 years since opening its facility to the public in March 2005. 

Snowplanet is New Zealand's first and only indoor ski resort and remains one of the only two indoor ski resort in Southern Hemisphere Snowplanet, offers year-round snow sports experiences in a controlled environment. 

Located in Silverdale just north of Auckland, Snowplanet provides a convenient and accessible destination for skiing, snowboarding, and snow play activities regardless of the weather outside. The facility has welcomed 2.8 million visitors and counting in the last 19 years.

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