Rugby World Cup 2011
New Zealand
A very successful Rugby World Cup 2011 was held in New Zealand with New Zealand playing a nailbiting final against France with a final score 8-7 to New Zealand.
The World Cup had many highlights, and many surprises.I hope if you came you enjoyed it as much as we all did!
I will leave this page here for a while as there is some useful information on the venues etc
The Rugby World Cup 2011 - is New Zealand's major focus over the next year.With "kick off" on 9th September 2011 the Cup matches will be played through to mid October. With 20 countries competing and 48 matches to be played at 23 venues around the country, Rugby World Cup 2011 expects around 60,000 visitors and Rugby fans. New Zealand tourism knows that most of these visitors are also going to want to spend extra time taking holidays in New Zealand before or after the Cup.... touring the country sampling our culture, scenery,attractions, activities, and of course fantastic food and wine! They are working hard to ensure that in addition to the usual wide range of activities and attractions that draw a constant stream of travellers to our shores, there will be many extra activities showcasing the country on offer. A six week countrywide Festival is planned to take place over September /October offering a wide range of activities and real New Zealand experiences. Wherever you choose to watch a game..... there is sure to be other interesting activities to enjoy for a break from rugby!
Plan and Book Early!
There will be a lot of people all wanting to do the same things....plan and book early to avoid disappointment.
Rugby World Cup 2011 Accommodation
Accommodation....especially for the main rugby games is at a premium. Check out your options now and make your bookings so you don’t miss out.There is a huge range of options including Hotels, Motels, B&B’s, Apartments, Home Swap, Hostels, Backpackers,Cabins - in camping grounds, Homestay, Farm stay, Motorhome - need Campground site.
Car Rentals You can book cars varying from small 2 door sedans to people movers and vans.Check them out.
MotorHome or Campervan Hire Hiring a campervan or motorhome is an alternative that covers travel and accommodation. However....you will also have to have a campsite booked. Freedom Camping is not an option around the cities.....but us a great option for travelling around the country.
The Main World Cup Venues
- Auckland- Eden Park – Where the New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2011 final will be played
- Wellington–This stadium fondly nicknamed The Cake Tin – is on the Wellington waterfront in the central city
- Christchurch – Christchurch Stadium
- Dunedin – A new indoor stadium is being built and is New Zealand’s largest indoor stadium and Australiasia’s 2nd biggest after Melbourne.
World Cup National Festival
Every region will be part of a 6 week nationwide festival in the run up to and beyond the New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup showcasing New Zealand arts, culture, scenery, activities, food and wine. A Selection of Festival Activities Around the Country - Bluff - Oyster Festival Horse Racing
- West Coast Whitebait Festival – running full 6 weeks
- The Great West Coast White bait and Wildfood Challenge – 9th September
- Christchurch Wildlife Criuses in Lyttleton Harbour – daily at 1.30pm
- Hard on the Heels: Capturing the All Blacks – Peter Bus- Otago Museum, Dunedin 16th July-6th Nov
- Waitangi Beast of Kiwi Village 7thAug – 30th Sept
- Central Otago Pinot Experience – 1st September
- Taranaki Festival of Lights – Pukekura Park – 3rd Sept – 2nd Oct each day at dusk
- Kawerau Woodfest runs from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 September
- Taste Hawkes Bay – A Cellar Door Passport – 9th September
- Waitaki Golden Oldies Rugby Festival – Oamaru – 30th Sept – 2nd October
- Wellington Sky Show( Fireworks) – 6th October
- Marlborough Wine Festival – 6th – 13th October
- Dunedin Celtic Arts Festival – all around the city – 10th Sept – 8th Oct
- Nelson Arts Festival – 7-24th Oct
These are just a sample. Each venue has much to offer, so be sure to browse this website thoroughly and create an itinerary that co ordinates with your World Cup Tour. Bookmark Now...so you can come back and seek out new information. If you sign up for the RSS feed you will be alerted to any new information as it "goes to air"!
Business Club – Make Business Connections Here
For business people wanting to combine their New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup holiday the NZ 2011 Office has created the NZ 2011 Business Club... a collaboration between a range of central and local government agencies, connecting you with overseas business people attending RWC 2011 and their Kiwi counterparts.
New Zealand Accommodation
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