Thousands enjoy the Otaki Kite Festival in New Zealand

Thousands of people have descended on a usually sleepy New Zealand coastal town for the country's biggest international kite festival. The Ōtaki Kite Festival, held at Ōtaki Beach, is the country's largest and most popular kite festival, attracting international kite fliers and those just learning. Located just about an hour's drive north of Wellington, the festival has become a staple on the global kite flying calendar, drawing in international kite fliers and enthusiasts alike.