Frequently asked questions

So many things! 

- Fairies, pirates, princesses, and magical entertainers

- Fairy and Pirate face painting!

- Fun animal cycles

- Bouncy castles including a toddler-only one! 

- Fairy floss and popcorn

- General Collective Kids Market

- Local Ellerslie Village businesses are joining the enchantment and are open for business.

Find out more here.

Yes, Ellerslie businesses will be open with a wide variety of options to satisfy all taste buds. Plus, there'll also be some food trucks within the General Collective Kids Market. 

Absolutely, we have live entertainment including performances by fairies, pirates and friends. Find out more on the 'plan your day' page. 

Yes, there are craft markets where you can purchase unique handmade items, focussed on kids. Find the market in the Arthur St carpark. 

Plus, Michael Park School will also be selling a range of crafts made by their school community. 

There's toilets available at the following locations:

Portaloos wil be situated on Findlay St, very near the Bridge of Memories, and in the Robert St carpark.

Public toilets are available on the corner of Arthur Street and Main Highway and in the War Memorial Hall.

There will be a family room in the War Memorial Hall which will be open for baby changing and breastfeeding. Plus there’s a change table in the public toilets, and hall toilets too. 

There's also chillzones throughout the festival for those needing a rest. Find them on the festival map. 

Sure do! It's just being updated with the 2025 activities right now. Check back here in a few weeks. 

Ellerslie’s main street (Main Highway) will be closed for the duration of the festival as will the Village’s carparks at Arthur St and Robert St.

Parking in Ellerslie’s residential streets is available.

Plus there's the following options:

• One Tree Hill College’s carpark on Great South Road (it’s a 10min walk through the tunnel and into Ellerslie. Follow the signs)
• Heart Foundation, Kalmia Street

Some disability parking is available in the Ramsgate St carpark and on Findlay St.

Please be mindful where you park. Auckland Transport will be patrolling. 

Bus:
Bus routes will be diverted and won't come through Ellerslie Village due to the road closures.

Bus Stops: #7505, #7504 situated in Ellerslie Village (and within the road closure) are closed. 

Temporary bus stop for #7505 (70 bus towards Britomart and 782 bus towards Mission Bay) is relocated outside #1 Amy Street. 

Temporary bus stop for #7504 (70 bus towards Botany and 782 bus towards Sylvia Park) is relocated opposite #1 Amy Street.

Train:
Trains are running. Getting off at the Ellerslie stop will bring you right into the heart of the festival. 

To explore your public transport options and plan your journey, visit www.AT.govt.nz/JourneyPlanner.

Children aged 15 years and younger travel free on AT’s buses and trains on weekends. They just need to tag on with their AT HOP card with a child concession applied. For more information see here.

The event organisers don’t bring stall holders into the event. We work in partnership with the General Collective Market who curate a kids’ market. If you’re interested in being at the event, please contact the market organisers who can provide you some further information regarding applying to be involved. Your best contact is [email protected].

Thanks for your interest but we're not taking any further applications. 

There is an ATM at 97 Main Highway (look for the Dove Hospice shop).