Wellington Regional Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium for major sporting events, including New Zealand Rugby tests and international football and cricket matches.
It was built in Wellington's rail yards close to the city centre and opened in January 2000, nine years after Wellington Rugby first decided to redevelop the ageing Athletic Park. The stadium also serves as a large-capacity venue for concerts.
In 2000, the stadium hosted the Edinburgh Military Tattoo - the first time the event was held outside Edinburgh, Scotland. During a cricket match, film director Peter Jackson recorded 30,000 fans chanting for a battle scene for his film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
Location: Located a short walk from the central Wellington Railway Station
Capacity: 40,000 (with temporary seating)
Access: Accessible parking, entry, seating and toilets are available
Address: Wellington Regional Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wellington 6140
Phone: +64 (0)4 473 3881
