Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Waikato Stadium was opened in 2002 and so is quite a young stadium, it is a 25,800 capacity stadium in the heart of the north island of New Zealand and home to the Chiefs Super 14 franchise and Waikato Air New Zealand Cup team. It will host 3 pool games for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and they are 16 September New Zealand v Japan, 18 September Wales v Samoa and 2 October Wales v Fiji.
Waikato region,is a stunning area of New Zealand in the heart of the north island and amongst its attractions are the Waitomo caves, it also boasts the largets free flight aviary in the southern hemisphere.The main centre of the Waikato region is Hamilton—a city that serves the thriving farming and university community. Hamilton is also New Zealand's fourth largest city.
Directions to Waikato Stadium, Hamilton:
Waikato Stadium, Seddon Road, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
- Car
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State Highway One either travelling north or south will bring you to the intersection with highway 23 and here you will turn left if travelling south and right if north onto Hall Street. This then becomes Mill Street and the stadium is on the left, on Seddon Road. Whitiora School and Beetham Park offer paid, secured parking.
- Free Bus
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The buses will depart every 10 minutes from an hour before kick off and travel via Victoria, Ulster and Abbotsford St's to the ground. Passengers will be picked up at any official stop along the way.
- The buses will depart directly after the final whistle on Tristram Street near the Mill St intersection. They will travel back to the CBD via Anglesea, Knox and Victoria St's. Drop-offs will be made at any official bus stop.
- Train
- Hamilton station is a brisk walk from Waikato Stadium, head for Mill Street and then look for Seddon Street and entrance to the stadium. The route is well signposted.
