Videography by Dale Hobson

2023 EVENTS

"Creatures of Atlantis"

Cocktail Party & Neptune's Deep Sea Dance

Friday 14 July 2023

Descend into Neptune's underwater world with a cocktail party around the enclosed heated thermal pool.

Mermaids, mermen & sea creatures, swimwear cosplay, Atlantis gods, pirates, sirens and more...

Theming inspired by the sunken world of Atlantis

8.00pm - 11.30pm
Complimentary drink  |  Live band  |  Cash bar  |  Light supper
Themed photowall  |  Photo booth   |Costume competition

"Costumiers' Fantasy Masquerade Ball"

With two themed ballrooms; "The Labyrinth Ballroom" & "Time Travellers' Ballroom"

Saturday 15 July 2023
 
Enter the fantasy world where goblin meets girl, Princess meets beast, creature meets couture, and dance into the night with creatures, royalty, faire folk, otherworld and more.

Theming inspired by Labyrinth movie scenes & Victorian period / Jules Verne / Dr Who / Mad Hatter / West World 
 
Pre-function Promenade
 6.30pm - 8pm  |  Complimentary drink  |  Light nibbles
Themed photowall  |  Photo booth  |  Costume competition  |  Entertainers
 
Fantasy Masquerade & Time Travellers' Ballrooms
8pm - 12.30am  |  Light supper

Labyrinth Ball

Theming inspired by movie scenes from the 1986 cult classic 'Labyrinth'

Groove DJ's brings you the best dance tunes from the 1950's all the way through to the now, with special emphasis on cult movie tracks from the Labyrinth movie and other popular movie tunes.  "As the World Falls Down" plays at 10pm and 12am

Labyrinth Ballroom
8 pm - 12.30 am

Time Travellers' Ball

Theming inspired by H.G. Wells, Dr Who, Sherlock Holmes, West World, Wild West, Alice in Wonderland, The Nevers and many more...

Traditional and historical dancing; Quadrille, Waltz, Two Step, Galop, Tango Victoria, Barn Dance, Mazurka, Veleta, Polka, Novelty Dance, Charleston, Schottische and more...

Time Travellers' Ballroom
8 pm - 11.30 pm

Held at Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, New Zealand

Costume is mandatory for admittance to all ticketed themed events.
No costume, no admittance, no exceptions. R18

This event is a not-for-profit initiative produced with the creative communities of New Zealand in mind (cosplay, steampunk, larp, medieval, costumiers, queens & royals, designers, etc.), however anyone is welcome to attend so long as they are suitably attired in costume.

"Iconic Movie Night"

This is your super chill, laid back, unwind - before the weekend madness begins...
Thursday 13 July 2023

SOLD OUT

Three Iconic Movies - back to back
Princess Bride  |  Labyrinth  |  Rocky Horror Picture Show
Costume is NOT mandatory for this event, you're welcome to come in your onesies, a costume from one of these movies OR just chill in muggle clothes.
Seating will be provided at the back half of the room. For those who wish to lounge - bring all your room pillows and a blanket and chill out on the floor in front.
6.30pm onwards  |  Supper 10.10pm

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Held onsite at the Millennium Hotel in a secret squirrel conference room

"3D Trick Art Gallery"

Exclusive Late Night Opening - Especially for YOU !!

Thursday 13 July 2023

Arrival sessions starting from 6.30pm onwards
 

3D trick art is the only 3D Art Gallery in New Zealand and will blow your mind.
Something unique - Spectacular art - 3D trickery in action

Sessions from 6.30pm (group of up to 20, arriving at 15 minute intervals) 
Gallery takes up to approx 1hr - 1 1/2 hours to move through all the interactive exhibits.

3D Trick Art Gallery

171 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015

PLEASE NOTE: Guests do need to arrange their own transport (own car, carpool with others, taxi etc) to this event

"Big Wigs & High Hats"

A savoury High Tea Experience at the glamourous historical Boutique Princes Gate Hotel.

Friday 14 July 2023 - SOLD OUT
OR
Saturday 15 July 2023 - SELLING NOW
Big Wigs & High Hats will be a celebration of the bygone eras.

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Don your Elizabethan, Victorian, Georgian or Regency attire and come lavish in a delectable light luncheon experience.  Once you have enjoyed your High Tea, relax and enjoy the environment and grab some photos in this exquisite venue
11.30am ~   Savoury High Tea menu (see here)  including Coffee & Tea
Photographers 

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Boutique Princes Gate Hotel

1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010

PLEASE NOTE: Guests do need to arrange their own transport (walk, own car, carpool with others, taxi etc) to this event