World’s Biggest Waterslide

Overview

As you read this, Kiwi charity 'Live More Awesome' are getting their hands dirty, literally, constructing the World's Biggest Waterslide, right here in New Zealand.

This 650m long monster is the length of two Sky Towers and is located just 30 minutes from Auckland. The event is to raise funds and increase awareness for depression through this not-for-profit charity.

D-day is set for the 23rd and 24th of February, featuring three waterslides, food and a shady area to hang out, complete with Kiwi entertainment (courtesy of George FM).

Co-founder Jim Hunt says, "The World's Biggest Waterslide is all about pushing boundaries and creating the ultimate summer event. We have some epic entertainment planned for the day and we can't wait to see the reaction on people's faces as they come down the slides, it will be a truly unique experience".

According to MentalHealth.org.nz, depression in New Zealand has affected as many as 1 in 5 people within the past year alone. Co-founder Dan Drupsteen says, “We?re a couple of Kiwi guys who like so many others have really suffered at hands of depression. It was really tough, but having come out the other side we decided the best way for us to keep depression at bay was to 'Live More Awesome'. We hope this amazing project will encourage others to do the same and we want people to know it?s ok to ask for help.”

Ticket prices start at $46 and are limited to 2000 people. You can check out the boys' progress right here.