Free buses to Balloons Visit Waipā
UPDATE: Balloons Visit Waipā has been cancelled as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19). Busses will no longer be running.
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The countdown is on for Balloons Visit Waipā, which heads to Te Awamutu next week.
Eight balloons will be on show for the free event in Albert Park from 5pm - 8pm, Friday 20 March.
Waipā District Council is encouraging attendees to use alternative transport modes such as busing, cycling or walking to the venue to reduce traffic congestion.
Council is also putting on a free bus service to transfer Cambridge residents to and from the event. Residents are encouraged to arrive to the pickup point early as limited spaces are available.
Buses will do round trips between Cambridge i-Site and Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu at the following times:
Departing Cambridge i-Site for Albert Park at 4.45pm, 5.45pm and 6.45pm. Departing Albert Park for Cambridge i-Site at 6.15pm, 7.15pm and 8.15pm.
The ‘great inflate’ of the hot air balloons will begin at approximately 6pm, depending on the weather, providing a stunning spectacle for the community.
The Balloons Visit Waipā event, supported by Waipā District Council, also includes entertainment and food trucks for the whole family to enjoy.
Visit www.whatsonwaipa.co.nz for more information about the event.