Video from Costumiers' Fantasy Masquerade Ball weekend 2021
Videography by Dale Hobson
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.
“What an absolutely amazing weekend! It was the most magical thing I've ever witnessed. The costumes were out of this world.”
- E Clarke
EVENING EVENTS
"Creatures of Atlantis"
Cocktail Party & Neptune's Deep Sea Dance
Friday 15 July 2022
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 music
● Cash bar
● Light supper provided
● Themed photowall - with official Friday photographer
Carl Robinson of CGR Photography
● PureShots Photo booth with photo-strip print outs
by Groove DJ's
● Costume competition
● Live band - PowWow
"Costumiers' Fantasy Masquerade Ball"
With two themed ballrooms;
"The Labyrinth Ballroom" & "Time Travellers' Ballroom"
Saturday 16 July 2022
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 - with official Saturday photographer
Peter James of Kohika Creative
● PureShots Photo booth with photo-strip print outs
by Groove DJ's
● Costume competition
● Entertainers - from Flames of Plenty
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
Music provided by Bay of Plenty's best - Groove DJ
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 led by Fiona Murdoch by DanceFolkUs, accompanied with a six piece band
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
Dancing lead by DanceFolkUs
Live band - Bourach Mor
Held at Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, New Zealand
Costume is mandatory for admittance to all 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.
“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
TICKET PRICES
SATURDAY EVENT ONLY
Fantasy Masquerade Ball
GENERAL $99.50
“Bravo. An absolutely top class event, I'm still buzzing.”
- A Hamlim
Savings / payment plans - for NZ residents
CNZ Wild Adventures offer weekly payment plans for the Costumiers' Fantasy Masquerade Ball weekend.
Packages include tickets and accommodation, and are available for a limited time only.
Not available less than 6 months prior to the event. If interested, email us here