π Getting to The 2025 Wairarapa Balloon Family Carnival this Saturday π
Hereβs what you need to know:
π Location: Solway Showgrounds
π 2pm: Carpark Opens
π 3pm: Gates Open
Heading North from Wellington, Upper Hutt, Kapiti Coast:
π Take State Highway 2 (SH2) north towards Masterton.
π£οΈ Follow SH2 through Featherston, Greytown, and Carterton.
ποΈ As you approach Masterton, stay on SH2.
β‘οΈ Turn Left onto Judds Road. π Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the south car parking area on your right.
Heading South (from EketΔhuna, Pahiatua, Palmerston North, Napier):
π Take State Highway 2 (SH2) south towards Masterton.
π£οΈ Drive through EketΔhuna and continue on to Masterton.
ποΈ Once in Masterton, stay straight on SH2 past the town centre.
β‘οΈ Turn right onto Fleet Street, following the signs for Solway Showgrounds.
π The entrance to Solway Showgrounds is on your left at 29 Fleet Street, Solway, Masterton.
π Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the north car parking area on your left.
π Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time, and be patient.
For more information, check out: www.nzballoons.co.nz......
π Please note: There are no suitable train times from Wellington to Solway Showgrounds
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