| Start Date: | Wednesday 28 March 2012 | ||
| End Date: | Sunday 01 April 2012 | ||
| Visit Website>>> | Balloons Over Waikato 28 March-1 April 2012 | ||
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Hamilton's Hot Air Balloon Spectacle Over 100,000 spectators visit the central city site of Innes Common, at Hamilton Lake, to enjoy the spectacle the magnificent balloons create. Many thousands more enjoy watching their progress across the skies from other vantage points in the city and region. The balloonists drop in on schools and parks around the region as well as taking part in a range of competitions, always surrounded by curious crowds. Spectators get the opportunity to interact with the pilots and their crews during the festival and admission to this fabulous community event is free of charge. |
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The event kicks off with an early morning mass ascension when 30-35 balloons fly out from Innes Common beside Hamilton Lake. Spectators can watch the balloons take off into the eerie pre-dawn dark and then attend the breakfast at dawn, watching the remaining balloons take off after sunrise. |
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Festival Highlights On Friday evening there is a balloon parade along Hamilton's Victoria St. The spectacular Saturday Nightglow features live music, balloons lighting up in the dark and a dramatic fireworks display to cap everything off. The 'Special Shapes' are the Stars of the Show. Each year Balloons over Waikato sources exciting and new 'Special Shapes' from all over the world, and for many of them, it is their first trip to the Southern Hemisphere. |
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Accommodation and Transport Accommodation during this event will be keenly sought after, so early booking of accommodation is recommended. Motorhomes & campervans are another popular option. Use the links below to find: Hamilton Accommodation Waikato Transport Hamilton Activities Waikato Tours Waikato Information(distances, weather etc) Venue: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake & University of Waikato |
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