Fireworks in Queenstown and Wanaka
Firework Professionals Ltd have been involved in Queenstown and Wanaka firework shows and similar events in the Otago region for many years now.
Queenstown Winter Festival
The “Queenstown Winter Festival” with its celebration of the opening of the New Zealand ski season has Firework Professionals Ltd providing the technology and fireworks for Bill Falcone who works with us and mounts a great show every year. The show has become such a feature that the fireworks barge has its own special mooring, and a second fireworks barge spreads the fireworks to make a fantastic front against the backdrop of the Queenstown Gardens.
Locals on the Ground
We use experienced, trained local people. Local pyrotechnician Bill Falcone has fired the “Queenstown Winter Festival” and New Year’s Eve displays annually, with few exceptions. We at FPL have been happy to provide fireworks, equipment, and expertise for Bill throughout this period. Occasionally we have even fired a show on his behalf.
The regional harbourmaster Marty Black keeps control of the Bay to ensure that boats don’t end up in the fireworks fall zone and keep right away from the fireworks barges.
Fireworks over Lake Wakatipu
Lake Wakatipu is a great fireworks venue. A special mooring has been added, so the fireworks barge and pontoon can be positioned separately to increase the frontal area of the shows. There is great access for the audience to see fireworks clearly, and the regional harbourmaster, Marty, does an excellent job keeping the waters safe and secure.
Fireworks and Snow
On the ski fields around Queenstown there have been some extraordinary firework shows such as the wedding of Henry van Asch where Henry and the groomsman came down the ski slopes trading great showers of sparks illuminating the whole ski field.
Another extraordinary event was on the Snow Farm where a Korean film, Silmido was shot. This has one of the largest action fronts of artillery bombardment ever seen in a movie shot in New Zealand. You can see more about this on our Special Effects page.
Firework Displays for You
If you are looking to add some extra power (or grace) to your next event, talk to us today! Or take a look though our gallery at our firework shows.
