Experience the sight and sound of New Zealand's largest amateur rockets in action! Accelerating from zero to hundreds of kilometres an hour in just a few seconds, propelled skywards on a massive flame with the same signature crackle and roar as full size rockets.
This annual public launch event attracts hundreds of visitors to a fun afternoon watching rockets launch. National Launch Day has been entertaining and educating New Zealanders since 2001. Many large rockets will be flown on the day.
Venue: Arthur Alan Thomas's farm, Hamilton
Gates open 10:30. Flights from 12pm to 4pm.
For more information and tickets: www.nzrocketry.org.nz/events/national-launch-day
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