New Zealand Hot Air Ballooning is an adventure that is one of a kind.
Kiwi Balloon Company flys the only commercial balloon in the North Island.
Balloon flights take place over the city, farmlands and the mighty Waikato River. On a lovely clear day you can see the mountains of Ruapehu, Pirongia, Te Aroha, and Taranaki.
The scenery and stillness will take your breath away!
The Flight
On top of a cloud
Beautiful things are so simple, like the principle of a hot air balloon. Heated air inside the balloon is lighter than the air outside, so therefore the balloon lifts up, very gently. Your ears will not even pop.
Up, up and away!
Passengers and the balloon team meet at the agreed launch site. With everybody’s help, the balloon is prepared and ready to lift off within 30 minutes. All aboard!
You are flying
Once up in the air, the passengers in the basket are overwhelmed with the thirst of adventure and unlimited freedom. The hot air balloon flies as fast as the wind blows, therefore it’s comfortably calm in the basket.
Back to earth to land
At around an hour into the flight, the pilot looks for a suitable landing place. As the balloon is only steered by different wind currents at different altitudes, the landing is the most demanding part of the flight. Back onto firm ground, the balloon will be packed away with everybody’s help.
Afterwards, bubbly and snacks are served. The passengers will return to the launch site in our comfortable four wheel drive chase vehicle.
Safety
Safety is paramount. The modern equipment is under regular Civil Aviation Authority operational inspection. We are not going to compromise your safety.
KIWI BALLOON RATES
We have two hot air balloons:Â Hamilton carries up to 10 passengers, and our smaller balloon carries 2-4 passengers. The capacity of both depend on the weight of the passengers.
Rates From September 1st 2022
Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.
Adult – NZDÂ $400
Child – (7 to 12 years old) NZD $320
Gift Vouchers – A balloon flight gift voucher makes an ideal present for families and friends on any occasion: birthdays, anniversaries or as a special thank you.
