HOT AIR BALLOON FUN OVER WAIKATO

Waikato’s annual hot air balloon festival returns this March. Taking place over five days (15-19 March), the Balloons Over Waikato festival kicks off with an early morning opening fiesta, where you can see the magnificent balloons take flight from Hamilton Lake. Head to the city’s Garden Place for your chance to experience what it’s like walking inside a real hot air balloon and celebrate the end of the festival with music, food, fireworks and the spectacular balloon glow show at the ZURU Nightglow. balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz