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Rugby Union World Cup, 2011 - New Zealand

The 7th Rugby World Cup comes to New Zealand in September 2011 much to the delight of rugby-loving New Zealanders the world over. Rugby is a passion for so many New Zealanders, that the world cup is coming down under to a real 'spiritual home'. The much anticipated tournament kicks off on Friday 9 September in Auckland and finishes in the same venue on Sunday 23 October.

Visitors to New Zealand following the rugby will experience the length and breadth of the country, as pool matches will be played in 13 different venues in 11 different New Zealand regions. Best of all, rugby fans will be in New Zealand during Spring, a truly beautiful time of year for rugby fans and travellers to make the trip to New Zealand.

New Zealand Information for Rugby Fans

• Rugby World Cup Fixtures and Venues in New Zealand
• Accommodation for Rugby Matches in New Zealand
• Travel Tips for World Cup Rugby Fans in New Zealand

Rugby World Cup Fixtures and Venues in New Zealand

Find out more about the where and when for world cup rugby pool matches, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the big final.

Accommodation for Rugby Matches in New Zealand

Where and when you need to be for 2011's world cup rugby matches in New Zealand:

Friday 9 September – Auckland
– see Auckland City Accommodation (Auckland)

Saturday 10 September – Christchurch, North Shore, Invercargill, Rotorua
– see Christchurch Accommodation (Canterbury), North Shore Accommodation (Auckland), Invercargill Accommodation (Southland), Rotorua Accommodation

Sunday 11 September – Christchurch, New Plymouth, Wellington
– see Christchurch Accommodation (Canterbury), New Plymouth Accommodation (Taranaki), Wellington City Accommodation (Wellington)

Wednesday 14 September – Dunedin, Rotorua, Whangarei
– see Dunedin Accommodation (Otago), Rotorua Accommodation, Whangarei Accommodation (Northland)

Thursday 15 September – New Plymouth
– see New Plymouth Accommodation (Taranaki)

Friday 16 September – Hamilton
– see Hamilton Accommodation (Waikato)

Saturday 17 September –Auckland, Invercargill, Wellington
– see Auckland City Accommodation (Auckland), Invercargill Accommodation (Southland), Wellington City Accommodation (Wellington)

Sunday 18 September – Christchurch, Hamilton, Napier
– see Christchurch Accommodation (Canterbury), Hamilton Accommodation (Waikato), Napier Accommodation (Hawkes Bay)

Tuesday 20 September – Nelson
– see Nelson City Accommodation (Nelson)

Wednesday 21 September – Whangarei
– see Whangarei Accommodation (Northland)

Thursday 22 September – North Shore
– see North Shore Accommodation (Auckland)

Friday 23 September – Wellington
– see Wellington City Accommodation (Wellington)

Saturday 24 September – Auckland, Dunedin
– see Auckland City Accommodation (Auckland), Dunedin Accommodation (Otago)

Sunday 25 September – Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua
– see Auckland City Accommodation (Auckland), Christchurch Accommodation (Canterbury), Rotorua Accommodation

Monday 26 September – New Plymouth
– see New Plymouth Accommodation (Taranaki)

Tuesday 27 September – Napier, Nelson
– see Napier Accommodation (Hawkes Bay)

Wednesday 28 September – Palmerston North
– see Palmerston North Accommodation (Manawatu)

Friday 30 September – North Shore
– see North Shore Accommodation (Auckland)

Saturday 1 October – Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
– see Auckland City Accommodation (Auckland), Christchurch Accommodation (Canterbury), Wellington City Accommodation (Wellington)

Sunday 2 October – Dunedin, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington
– see Dunedin Accommodation (Otago), Hamilton Accommodation (Waikato), Palmerston North Accommodation (Manawatu), Wellington City Accommodation (Wellington)

Saturday 8 October (Quarter Finals) – Christchurch, Wellington
Sunday 9 October (Quarter Finals) – Christchurch, Wellington
– see Christchurch Accommodation (Canterbury), Wellington City Accommodation (Wellington)

Saturday 15 October (Semi Finals) - Auckland
Sunday 16 October (Semi Finals) – Auckland
Friday 21 October (Bronze Final) – Auckland
Sunday 23 October (Final) - Auckland
– see Auckland City Accommodation (Auckland)

Travel Tips for World Cup Rugby Fans in New Zealand

Before you book your accommodation, bear in mind the following tips:

• Accommodation will be keenly sought after, so early booking is recommended.
• If accommodation in the venue town or city is scarce, look at booking regional accommodation, within easy driving distance.
• Accommodation outside of the major centres (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton) may need to booked up earlier.
• New Zealand accommodation providers offer great choice including: wheelchair accessible accommodation, apartments, backpacker and budget, bed and breakfast, boutique and heritage accommodation, campsites and holiday parks, hotels and motels, so you should be able to find accommodation that suits you.
• View more on Auckland's 2011 Rugby Countdown.
• Venues may be literally different islands away, so check your maps, driving routes, transport options and journey times to be sure you can reach each venue in time for the game.
• Use the New Tourism Guide to find out about the region you want to visit and its attractions.
• The smaller cities and towns in New Zealand hosting rugby games will be buzzing with World Cup fever, so don't discount them as venues to visit.
• Pack light, but pack right! View more information New Zealand weather, seasons and recommended clothing.

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