The Grassroots Trust Wonder Walk

The Grassroots Trust Wonder Walk

When
Sat 13 Mar 2027 - Thu 18 Mar 2027
Where
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Innes Common, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Sat 13 Mar 2027, 7:00am - 8:00am
Sun 14 Mar 2027, 7:00am - 8:00am
Mon 15 Mar 2027, 7:00am - 8:00am
Tue 16 Mar 2027, 7:00am - 8:00am
Wed 17 Mar 2027, 7:00am - 8:00am
Thu 18 Mar 2027, 7:00am - 8:00am
Restrictions
All Ages
Visit The Grassroots Trust Wonder Walk at each of our Early Riser events and step inside a real, retired, hot air balloon envelope.

Inflated with cold air, this colourful giant is safe to explore up close, so you can ...
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