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A hard basket maximum is not stated on the listing checked \u2014 follow check-in guidance. Hot-air balloon guests meet at the point named on the voucher and transfer to the launch site. Exact pin follows your booking confirmation (early morning). Exact timing is confirmed after booking. This hub uses more than one meeting place: Wanaka Airport helicopter reception for scenic helicopter tickets, and a separate balloon meet \/ launch transfer for the hot-air balloon. Your voucher names the exact desk \u2014 do not treat one pin as the meet for every ticket. No hard passport rule is stated beyond booking names. Bring photo ID if asked at the airport or launch field. Helicopter age bands on the listings checked start child seats at age 4; infants 0\u20133 may sit on a lap subject to conditions. Balloon age rules follow your voucher. A public hard passenger weight limit in kg or lb is not stated on the helicopter or balloon listings checked \u2014 follow check-in guidance. 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