7 days/ 9 matches including opening match and the final
Auckland, the "City of the Sails", is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in New Zealand. Even in an urban environment, everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and holiday islands. The city sits in craters of 48 extinct volcanoes, today utilized as sights that provide magnificent views of the city and its surroundings. All of those aspects combined with its reputation for safety, rated Auckland the third most livable city in the world according to the Global Mercer Quality of Life Survey.
Photo: Julian Apse
It was opened in 1997 after 10 years of discussion, planning and construction.
Due its rectangular shape, Rugby Union, Soccer and Rugby League are the only sports played on the main ground.
Overall capacity: 25,758
Location: It is located within one minute's drive of Auckland's Northern Motorway, providing quick access for private vehicles and a convenient connection to the public transport network
4 days/ 4 matches
Only 160 Km North far from Auckland, around 2 hours by car, Whangarei is a lovely place which offers you a wonderful range of experience. You can stroll for miles along soft white sand, relax on the beach, enjoy picnic areas and nearby cafes, even stay at the beachside campground.
Whale Bay – Tutukaka Coast
It has hosted a range of local,
national and international sporting events since opening in June
2010 including two Rugby World Cup 2011 matches. Northland
Events Centre is
home of the Northland Taniwha who play in the ITM Cup
Competition.
Overall capacity: 8,186
Location: Okara Park, Okara Dr, Whangarei
5 days/ 8 matches
Hamilton is the largest inland city in New Zealand and is situated on the banks of New Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato River. Hamilton is famous for its themed gardens and the local zoo. One of the Waikato-Hamilton region's highlights is the Waitomo Caves with its stalagmites, stalactites and the amazing glow worms.
Photo: Absolute Adventure
Waikato Stadium was built in 2002. Though mainly used for
Rugby Union it is often regarded as one of the best pure
rectangular stadia for football-based sporting codes in New
Zealand.
Capacity: 24,998
Location: 128 Seddon Road, Hamilton
4 days/ 6 matches
New Plymouth is the major city within the Taranaki Region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. New Plymouth's main geographic feature is Mt Taranaki, New Zealand's most climbed mountain, which features endless recreational opportunities, from skiing and snowboarding to rock climbing and alpine walks. The district is also known for its rugged coastline and world class surfing spots.
Mt Taranaki
Photo: Rob Tucker
Capacity: The main field holds 19,772
Location: Maratahu Street, New Plymouth
5 days/ 9 matches
Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand with 397,900 residents. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. Wellington is a city where having fun is easy. You can meet meerkats, kiwis and cave trolls on the same day. Paddle on the harbour in the morning, mountain bike in the afternoon. Galleries for breakfast, museums for lunch and theatre for dinner. Take a ride on the historic Cable Car and visit the Wellington Botanic Garden.
Photo: Mike Heydon
Photo: Andy Radka
Capacity: 35,324
Location: Willis St, Wellington
6 days/ 9 matches
Christchurch is New Zealand's second-largest city and the gateway to the South Island. Bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean, it is situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains that stretch to the Southern Alps. Visit the Port Hills, one of the best-loved landscapes of Christchurch and the Botanic Gardens with the finest single collection of exotic and indigenous plants.
Photo: David Wall
It was bought in
the 1990’s
from city council, and reconstructed after the earthquake in
2011. The ground has hosted international rugby league matches,
including World Cup matches in 1975, 1977, 1988, 1990 and 1991.
Capacity 17,808
Location: 95 Jack Hinton Drive Addington
4 days/ 7 matches
One of the four main cities of New Zealand in terms of history, culture, and geography, Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. With a significant Scottish heritage, it is renowned for being one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities and for having a castle! With fabulous coastal wildlife, it is possible to view the Northern Royal Albatross in their natural habitat.
Photo: David Wall
It is a field to sports such
as rugby union, rugby league and football, utilizing the natural
turf playing field. The
construction began in June 2009 and was completed in August 2011
(in time for the Rugby World Cup).
It is the only covered stadium for the tournament. The Otago Stadium, built for the 2011 RWC, will host seven matches including a Round of 16 match. A FIFA inspection team said the roof was a major benefit given the winter timing of the tournament.
Capacity: 23,431
Location: 130, Anzac Ave
