Wairarapa Balloon Festival 17-21 April 2025 - including Easter weekend
Experience the magic of the Wairarapa Balloon Festival this Easter, from April 17-21, 2025, while enjoying the ultimate blend of excitement and tranquility at Ranginui Retreat. Located close to all the festival action, Ranginui Retreat offers the perfect base to witness the breathtaking sight of colorful balloons filling the Wairarapa skies. After a day of adventure and awe, return to our peaceful haven to relax, unwind, and relive the highlights of the day. With luxurious accommodations, serene gardens, a pool, and fine dining options, Ranginui Retreat ensures your festival experience is as memorable as it is comfortable. Don’t miss the chance to be part of New Zealand’s most anticipated ballooning event—book your stay with us today!
This magical five day festival promises to be great fun, with glorious balloons filling the wonderful Wairarapa skies.
Each morning, balloons will take off from a different local town, where you'll get to see balloonist competitions, vibrant displays and an amazing array of bright majestic balloons in the skies overhead.
The ascensions will be over Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, and Martinborough, wrapping up with a mystery location on Easter Monday. Go to https://www.nzballoons.co.nz/ for more information on this exciting event!
Book direct with us by clicking on the "Book Direct" link above, or contact us today at [email protected] to enquire about accommodation, dining, and updates about the balloon festival
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