Since 1999
A week of family fun at
New Zealand’s premier
hot air ballooning festival.
Join us and enjoy the magic of Hot Air Ballooning, where balloons and pilots from around NZ and the World take to the Waikato Skies.
Whether you join us for our morning flying events at Innes Common Hamilton, be amazed by The ZURU Nightglow at Claudelands Oval or just pop outside in your jammies each morning to wave as our balloons float by, this event is for you.
The ZURU Nightglow is a FREE ticketed event. Stay tuned for 2025 information.
Something for everyone
Morning flying…
Start your day the best way possible, grab the family and join us from 7am to watch the balloons lift off from Innes Common, Hamilton and float away.
zuru nightglow…
Don’t miss Hamilton’s biggest night out – The ZURU Nightglow. 4 hours of live entertainment on the main stage, carnival rides and foodies, culminating in the spectacular balloon glow and the SkyCity Hamilton fireworks extravaganza!
Hot Air Balloons
Award-winning event
Family friendly
Six times voted
Best Waikato Event
by the public of Hamilton
& Best Community Event in NZ won at the NZEAP Awards
