Hot Air Balloon Rides in New Zealand
Most hot air balloon launches are made during the cooler hours of the day, at dawn or two to three hours before sunset. At these times of day, the winds are typically light making for easier launch and landing of the balloon. Flying at these times also avoids thermals, which are vertical air currents caused by ground heating that make it more difficult to control the balloon. In the extreme, the downdrafts associated with strong thermals can exceed the ability of a balloon to climb and can thus force a balloon into the ground. Hot air balloon operators can be found throughout the country, where flights will take you above lush farmland areas, where you'll see a rich tapestry of different crops, forests and towns, spliced with rivers and highways and dotted with lakes. Balloons Over Waikato is New Zealand's annual hot air ballooning festival, attracting ballooners and tourists from all over New Zealand and around the world! For information and bookings, please visit... In the South Island, the imposing Southern Alps present an impressive snow-capped backdrop for hot air balloons drifting above the sprawling patchwork of the Canterbury Plains. Most places fly daily, weather permitting at dawn during the summer months. Safety is of paramount importance with New Zealand's hot air ballooning rides companies, so all pilots and equipment are maintained to the highest standards approved by the Civil Aviation Authority. For more information and bookings, please search following link for Car Rental New Zealand - Budget to luxury Car Rental New Zealand hire, Auckland Wellington Christchurch or anywhere. New Zealand Ski Vacations - Finding New Zealand Ski Vacations? Read our guide on cheap ski packages, heli skiing, heli flights and more. Travel Insurance NZ - Buy online and save up to 50% on your travel insurance.
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