Fantail Balloon Team

28/03/2026

What a blast Balloons Over Waikato 2026 was! We managed to get 4 days of flying in which was awesome!! Sadly all good, fun things must come to an end 😌 until next year team, see you then!

20/04/2025

20/04/2025

23/03/2025

20/03/2025

Went to Hamilton Boys High School today for their lunch break.

10/03/2025

That time of year again

04/02/2025

The Zuru nightglow is approaching fast! Make sure to submit your details so you can grab a ticket or 6. It's a balloting system so ticket holders will be picked at random.

See you there!!

🎈 ZURU Nightglow tickets – no need to run 🚶

The ZURU Nightglow ballot opens tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4th at 2pm!

We've introduced a ballot system to give everyone a fair chance at free tickets to this magical event at Claudelands Oval, Hamilton.

You 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 have to be online right at 2pm; simply submit your application anytime before 5pm, Monday 24 Feb. Enter the ballot or find out more at balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz

ZURU Nightglow deets:
🎈 Saturday 22 March
🎈 Gates open 4pm
🔥 The Glow 8pm

12/12/2024

7/12/2024

04/09/2024

18 to 22 March 2025 is gonna be epic 🎈

Join us to experience the magic of hot air ballooning, where balloons and pilots from around Aotearoa NZ and the World take to the Waikato skies.

The 2025 programme features 5 mornings of competitive flying tasks at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake and afternoon and evening activities will pop up around Kirikiriroa Hamilton before the week is topped off to perfection with the ZURU Nightglow.

We can't wait to share this magical experience with you all. Stay tuned for more details, floating your way soon!

12/05/2024

Tether at Waimakariri Marae