More photos from Bernz

Some Snaps from Lift Off Levin and Balloons at the Basin

Images from the Basin

Media time...

Manawatu Standard

The Standard again

The Dominion Post finally

and of course TVNZ

Final Day, all tired but keen

Last flight from a field outside Levin, a hare & hounds for those still keen and awake.

Balloons at the Basin? It's just not Cricket!

Balloons at the Basin is a go go and One News was there to cover it

Countdown to Balloons at the Basin

Having some early afternoon fun in the sun. While the breeze is up a little, the gates will be opening at 4pm,

Sunday Morning Update

Just a few balloons flew in Levin this morning as conditions were too windy for most. We have just arrived in Wellington and have been greeted by a perfect day that looks entirely suited to an evening Nightglow at the Basin Reserve. We will not say for certain just yet, but conditions are looking very good at this stage. Here's hoping the Wellington weather stays good for us.

Scenes from a Wonderful Nightglow

Nightglow Preparations

Just one flight out as the wind is dropping slowly. Pilots & crew are now waiting for the nightglow to start in about 30 mins.

Update: Two more balloons took off tethered together while another two attempted to land on the site, coming close by landing in the next paddock.

Early Afternoon at the Showgrounds

The stalls are in place & now we are waiting to see what the weather is going to do. Looks okay at this stage, we'll keep you posted.

Close, but No Prize

The target @ Lake Horowhenua

Where are we off from today?

The fleet prepares to head out to the launch site. The task for today is a flight to Lake Horowhenua, arriving from about 7:30.

Getting Ready for the off

Evening flight over Levin

Early launchers heading for a flight over Levin. More to follow.

Waiting on the Weather

Balloonists awaiting wind conditions for the afternoon flight. A little too much at the moment, but should drop away for an evening flight.

Getting Ready for the Mass Ascension

Getting ready for a 7:30 launch from the centre of Levin. More pictures following soon...

A Nervous Wait

The weather forecast looks good for tomorrow morning and the mass liftoff from the centre of Levin from 7am looks a go. See ya there.

You Can't Beat Wellington on a Good Day

And we are hoping for one this Sunday for Balloons at the Basin.

We're Keeping an eye on the Weather

The excellent metvuw site is giving us a good look at the weather for the week ahead. At this stage it's not looking toooo bad.

It's Coming...

From Watzon

Balloons at the Basin Listing in Watzon

Manawatu Standard Article

The article as it appears on the Stuff website

Photo Opportunity!

The pilot and passengers of Puff the Asthma Foundation balloon pose for a photograph during a brief flight in Levin as part of an article for the Manawatu Standard.























The media is starting to take an interest in the event, and the Balloons at the Basin is starting to generate quite a bit of buzz on sites like Scoop and we are hoping through the mainstreammedia channels as well (we're made for television!)