Important information for fans attending matches at North Harbour Stadium
Friday, September 09, 2011
To ensure you have the most enjoyable time, it is important that
you read this.
There a few key things to remember:
• Get here early.
• If you still need to collect your
tickets, do so in advance and avoid queuing at the
ground.
• Take public transport - your
match ticket gets you a free bus ride there and back.
• Bring cash or MasterCard -
there are limited cash out facilities.
• Use the Entry Gate named on
your ticket so you can get to your seat quickly.
• Bring ID - if you are a
visitor to our country, you may need to bring your passport to
purchase alcohol. The legal drinking age is 18.
• Be aware of prohibited
items.
Ticket Collection
If you selected "collection" as your delivery method and still
haven't collected your tickets we strongly advise you to do so in
advance to avoid queues and to take advantage of free public
transport for RWC 2011 ticket holders.
You can collect your RWC 2011 tickets at selected Ticketek
outlets. Click here for locations.
Alternatively you can collect your tickets from the Ticket
Office at Gate A, Oteha Valley Road, Albany, which will be open
from 9am - 5pm, two days prior to each RWC 2011 match at North
Harbour Stadium. On match days the Ticket Office will be open three
hours prior to kick-off.
Getting to the Venue
Remember to leave early to ensure plenty of time to get to the
venue and to your seat.
Travel is free on special event buses starting from 3 hours
before kick-off and for 1 hour after a match with a RWC 2011 match
ticket.
For more information on travel to North Harbour Stadium, visit
www.maxx.co.nz and the www.rugbyworldcup.com/transport
website.
Please note that only authorised vehicles will be able to access
the venue restricted zones and parking areas.
Getting to your Seat
You will see your Entry Gate printed on your RWC 2011 match
ticket. Click here to see a map which shows the
location of all Entry Gates.
We encourage you to plan your route to make use of the Entry
Gate noted on your ticket as this will make getting into North
Harbour Stadium and your seat easier.
Prohibited Items
Bringing anything to the match other than your friends?
Check the prohibited items list here to make sure you will be permitted
entry.