Rocket enthusiasts from around the world are invited to fly their rockets at the first international rocketry event in New Zealand hosted by the New Zealand Rocketry Association (NZRA).
Enjoy New Zealand's temperate summer climate, green fields and Kiwi hospitality. Fly up to 9,500ft out of our launch site standard waiver or book higher altitudes.
Our site is located one hour south of Auckland International Airport, 1hr north of the Lord of the Rings Hobbiton movie set, 2hrs from Rotorua with its geysers and mud-pools and 7 hours from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 at Mahia.
Camping in the Paddock is included in the event pass from Thursday to Sunday. Motel accommodation is available within a 19 minute drive.
Havoc in the Paddock will feature a full scale replica Nike Smoke sounding rocket, standing over 6.5 meters (21'4") tall, 470mm (18.5") in diameter, and weighing over 150kg (330lb) at liftoff. Powered by a 200mm (8") diameter, "P" class motor with a special effects propellant developed specifically for the flight, it will be a sight to see!
The Nike Smoke's flight is being sponsored by Logic Wireless
Adult 3 day pass $ 150
Student ID required on collection.
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10am Pickup Event Tickets
11am to 6pm Range Open
Complex project evaluations
RSO checks
Purchase on site, Cash EFTPOS only
Hot Meat Pies, Quiche, Sausage Roll, Muffins, Cold Drinks & Water
Range open 11am to 6pm
RSO Checks and flights
There will be a high altitude window in the morning and afternoon.
Purchase on site -Cash only
Bacon & Onion Rolls / Sausages & Bread
Cold drinks / Water / Tea & Coffee available on site
Range open from 11am to 6pm
RSO checks and flights
The public day event (National Launch Day) runs from 12pm to 4pm with 500-800 members of the public attending.
Havoc tickets cover the National Launch Day event. If you are only flying on Sunday then you must purchase a single day Havoc event ticket above.
Visitors to the afternoon National Launch day event can pay at the gate or purchase tickets from National Launch Day on Eventfinder
Purchase on site -Cash only
Bacon & Onion Rolls / Sausages & Bread
Cold drinks / Water / Tea & Coffee available on site
Drinks: You can purchase alcohol from the local supermarket or liquor store(s) in Huntly. Only soft drinks & bottled water will be available for purchase at the Havoc event
