Inspired by fantasy masquerades and hotel-based conventions abroad, CNZ Wild Adventures presents the "Costumiers' Fantasy Masquerade Ball" weekend.
Immerse yourself in a weekend full of glorious, weird & wonderful costumes, music, socialising, food and drinks, all held within the warmth of a hotel.
Costumiers Fantasy Masquerade Ball
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
6.30pm - The Promenade
Complimentary drink | Light nibbles
Themed photowall | Photo booth | Costume competition | Entertainers
8pm - Labyrinth Ballroom AND Time Travellers' Ballroom
8pm | Light supper
Labyrinth Ballroom
(as part of the Costumiers' Fantasy Masquerade 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 Ballroom
(as part of the Costumiers' Fantasy Masquerade 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
“What an absolutely amazing weekend! It was the most magical thing I've ever witnessed. The costumes were out of this world.”
- E Clarke
Creatures of Atlantis - Cocktail Party
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 - Cocktail Party
Complimentary drink | Live band | Cash bar | Light supper | Themed photowall | Photo booth | Costume competition
Videography by Dale Hobson
“Bravo. An absolutely top class event, I'm still buzzing.”
- A Hamlim
Big Wigs & High Hats
Friday 14 July & Saturday 15 July
A savoury High Tea Experience at the glamourous historical Boutique Princes Gate Hotel.
Big Wigs & High Hats will be a celebration of the bygone eras. Don your Elizabethan, Victorian, Georgian or Regency attire... ... MORE DETAILS
3D Trick Art Gallery
Thursday 13 July
Exclusive Late Night Opening
Especially for YOU !!
Arrival sessions starting from 6.30pm onwards.
3D trick art is the only 3D Art Gallery in New Zealand and will blow your mind....
Iconic Movie Night
Thursday 13 July 2023
SOLD OUT
This is your super chill, laid back, unwind - before the weekend madness begins...
Three Iconic Movies - back to back
Princess Bride | Labyrinth | Rocky Horror Picture Show
“Absolutely awesome, loved every minute of it. I just keep smiling all the way through the entire night and I'm still smiling now. Thank you team.”
- D Fleming