The much-loved Wairarapa Balloon Festival will return in 2025, with a five-day festival of flying that delights locals, and draws in crowds from around the country. 

 

As one of the region’s flagship events, the festival will again take place over Easter, running for five days from Thursday 17 April  – Monday 21 April, with New Zealand and international balloons taking to the skies, providing a spectacular visual display.

 

The lift-offs, known as “ascensions” in the ballooning world, will be over Masterton and Carterton wrapping up with a mystery location on Easter Monday.

 

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages for more information and the full programme. 

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If you're interested in having a site at our new evening event, taking place on Saturday 19 April 2025, click here to register.