A scenic view of numerous colourful hot air balloons floating over a tranquil Hamilton Lake as a part of the iconic Balloons Over Waikato festival - family friendly event happening every year in March. Their reflections glimmer on the water. The clear blue sky reveals Hamilton City and distant buildings.

What's on in the Waikato

  1. Visitors
  2. Events
The Waikato region has established itself as a leading events destination, from sports matches and to art festivals, expos, concerts and more. Then there are the annual events – Balloons over Waikato, the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek and SoundSplash, to name a few. Please check with the event organiser for the latest information.