New Zealand Travel: Rugby World Cup 2011

Posted by Nick on August 11, 2011

The 2011 Rugby World Cup is being played in New Zealand. Matches take place on weekends and start the weekend of September 9th. And matches go through the weekend of October 23rd. Tournament games take place throughout New Zealand. If you are planning on traveling to New Zealand, here are the cities hosting the games for the Rugby World Cup 2011.

Auckland

Located on the North Island, this is the largest city in New Zealand. In Auckland, there are two stadiums hosting matches for the tournament. North Harbour Stadium and Eden Park are where you can catch games.

Invercargill

Find this city on the South Island. Here you can catch a match at the appropriately named Rugby Park.

Rotorua

Another North Island city, you can catch a rugby match here at Rotorua International Stadium. You’ll also want to check out the city’s hot springs.

New Plymouth

New Plymouth is a modern city on the North Island. See a Rugby World cup match at Stadium Taranaki.

Wellington

This large South Island plays home to Rugby World Cup matches. See a game at Wellington Regional Stadium.

Whangarei

Just north of Auckland is the city of Whangarei. Here tournament matches take place at Northland Events Centre.

Dunedin

This college town is hosting tournament matches. Take in a game at Carisbrook Stadium.

Palmerston North

This city is in the more rural area of New Zealand. But you can still see a Ruby World Cup match here. The Arena Manawatu plays host to the tournament.

Hamilton

This up and coming New Zealand city is hosting matches at Waikato Stadium.

Napier

This Art Deco city will play host to some of the matches. See a game at McLean Park during the Rugby World Cup 2011.

Nelson

If you’re on the South Island, you can find this city along the coast. Enjoy a rugby game at Arena Manawatu while you’re there.