Information about Eden Park

22-38 Bellwood Ave
1024, Auckland

Our comment from Gimnasios Fitness about Eden Park:

Eden Park is the largest and most iconic stadium in New Zealand, celebrated for its rich history and versatility as a multi-purpose arena.

This legendary venue is a fortress for Rugby, known as the home of the All Blacks, and also a thrilling cricket ground featuring the famous "Short Straight" boundaries that promise high-scoring matches. The atmosphere during events, such as the 2015 World Cup Semi-Final, creates an unforgettable experience.

  • Accessibility: Easily reachable via a dedicated train station, making it convenient for all visitors.
  • Facilities: Modern lounges, a wide variety of local food, craft beers, and excellent visibility from nearly every seat enhance the spectator experience.
  • Stadium Tours: Guided tours and rooftop walks provide a behind-the-scenes look at player tunnels and trophy cabinets, perfect for non-match days.

Despite some suggestions for more major events and the need for improvements in amenities during peak times, the feedback remains overwhelmingly positive. Visitors have praised the friendly staff, well-organized events, and the overall electrifying environment that makes Eden Park a beloved destination for sports fans and concertgoers alike.

Eden Park: Opinions

4.7/5 (63 Opinions)
Lisa Gisby 5 days ago

Fantastic experience: What a place! Totally epic!! ❤️

Patricia Green 5 days ago

Fantastic experience: Great venue for concerts and other special events - other than just sports. There was a bit of a problem with people understanding the entry and exit doors for the bathrooms! Good food offerings

Helen Lynam 6 days ago

Fantastic experience: Military Tattoo was awesome Loved the bagpipes, the brass bands the dancing and singing. The cadance and marching and formation were magic - lots of practice and didn't disappoint

Co Win 6 days ago

Negative experience: Disorganized entry and exit public transport even worse for so called national stadium embarrassed as a tourist

Life's for living 1 week ago

Fantastic experience: Military tattoo was fantastic

Tom Iddon 1 week ago

Fantastic experience: Always great to go here for big events

Bruce Roy 1 week ago

Fantastic experience: The Edinburgh Tattoo

W Leith 1 week ago

Positive experience: Talk about over priced food and drink, OMG.

David Tyler 1 week ago

Fantastic experience: Great venue

Gillian Doyle 1 week ago

Fantastic experience: Loved the experience

Gregory Symister 1 week ago

Positive experience: I was impressed but were left standing at railway station for 3/4 of an hour arrived back at Brttamark after midnight so suggest one should arrange transport no Bus either at that hour

Catherine D'Ath 1 week ago

Fantastic experience: Comfy seats, plenty of toilets, bars and food outlets. Bus parking in Sandringham Rd.

ROBERT UITIME (1NF1N1TY1CANCSTARSEED) 1 week ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience and great atmosphere when the stadium is a sell out your in for a night to remember just one of many of the excellent venues Auckland city has to offer for entertainment to enjoy a memorable day or night with friends or family.

Penelope May 1 week ago

Negative experience: Brilliant atmosphere however, food and beverages are super expensive. Seats are as hard as nails with no room to move. No parking and forget about a quick exit. 30 thousand plus people heading to the train station = absolute nightmare.

Rebekah McKenzie 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: First time at Eden Park at the Cricket grounds I was watching Auckland vs Otago. Went earlier this month

Joan Barton 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Great training session

Jennifer F 1 month ago

Positive experience: Went to the convention of Jehovah's Witnesses there which was great.

Anthony Halstead 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: We recently took our nephew to Eden Park, Auckland to see the famous All Blacks home ground. We hadn't booked anything and asked the lady on reception if there was any chance we could take a quick look at the field. The easy answer would have been 'no' but not wanting to disappointment she called a man over from the lift and told him he was giving us a private tour. So IT manager Paul began what was the best private tour I've had. I can't thank Paul and the loveliest lady at reception (I'm so sorry I don't recall her name) enough. Brilliant morning.

Bhavna Ram 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: We had a 3 day convention and it was lovely venue for our event. 23 thousand people were accommodated by the facility

Sandra Coulter 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: An amazing 3 day special convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. The cleanest Eden Park had ever been or will ever be! Such an incredible event with love being shown on every occasion. Truly a spiritual paradise.

Leigh Smith 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Had our Jehovah's witnesses conversations... amazing setup.

Alec Benson 1 month ago

Positive experience: Food is rubbish and overpriced. My son said the ketchup was the worst he'd ever had! The sport, football, was fine. No merchandise store, which was a pity.

Dale Avery 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: We had our JW Special Convention there 9-13 Jan 2026. 23000 fit nicely, all out of the sun. Great venue, heaps of rest rooms and water stations. Comfortable seats. With ample leg room for a 183cm (6ft) guy.

Please Pass the Chicken 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Came for the 3 day Pure worship convention of Jehovahs witnesses . It was a beautiful venue . Plenty of bathrooms and very walkable

Brian Meiklejohn 1 month ago

Positive experience: First time there in a long time . NOT happy with cashless vendors as there were no signage saying this .

Satvinder Singh 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Visited Auckland Cricket Stadium and had a wonderful experience. The venue is well maintained with great seating arrangements and clear views of the ground from almost every spot. The atmosphere during the match was electric, and the crowd management was smooth and professional. Clean facilities, helpful staff, and good food options made the visit even more enjoyable. It’s a fantastic place for cricket lovers and families alike. Definitely one of the best sporting venues in Auckland and a must-visit for anyone who enjoys live cricket.

Vinesh Vekarya 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Eden Park, Auckland: The Spiritual Home of New Zealand Sport Eden Park is New Zealand’s largest and most iconic stadium. Unlike many modern venues, it is a multi-purpose arena with a rich history, serving as a fortress for Rugby and a high-octane venue for Cricket. 1. Cricket at Eden Park: The Famous "Short Straight" Eden Park is legendary in the cricket world for its unique rectangular shape, which differs significantly from traditional circular cricket grounds. Dimensions: The ground has very short straight boundaries (some under 50-55 meters) and long square boundaries. This creates a fascinating tactical battle where even a "mishit" can fly over the bowler's head for a six. High-Scoring Thrillers: Because of the short boundaries, T20 and ODI matches here are often high-scoring and incredibly entertaining for the crowd. Atmosphere: The "bowl" design of the stands keeps the sound inside, creating a deafening roar during close finishes. It hosted the iconic 2015 World Cup Semi-Final where New Zealand beat South Africa in a last-over thriller. 2. Rugby at Eden Park: "The Fortress" If you are a Rugby fan, Eden Park is a place of pilgrimage. It is the home of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby team. The All Black Streak: For over 30 years, the All Blacks have maintained an incredible unbeaten streak at this venue. It is considered one of the hardest places in the world for visiting teams to play. World Cup History: It is the only stadium in the world to host two Rugby World Cup Finals (1987 and 2011), with New Zealand winning both. The Haka: Experiencing the Haka at Eden Park with 50,000 fans in total silence followed by a roar is often described as one of the most chilling and powerful experiences in world sport. 3. Spectator Experience Accessibility: Located in the suburb of Kingsland, it is very easy to reach via a dedicated train station right outside the stadium. Hospitality: The stadium offers modern lounges, a wide variety of local food/craft beer, and excellent visibility from almost every seat. Stadium Tours: For those visiting on non-match days, the Rooftop Walk and guided tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at the player tunnels and the historic trophy cabinets.

Stephen Kennedy 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely

1TKL1 NZ 2 months ago

Positive experience: Awesome venue for all sorts of functions, amazing services and excellent help, thank you

Sherryn Rowe-Quate 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Need more big acts!

Brodie Wilson 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, qell organised, been her for rugby and concerts.

Hassan Abid 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Visited icon Eden Park for 90 mins tour. It’s mostly for rugby fans. However there is some part for cricket fans too. It’s an iconic ground in Auckland with 40,000 capacity. Recently they hold many concerts too.

T Willemsen 2 months ago

Positive experience: Alles gesloten dus konden we er alleen omheen lopen. WC niet bereikbaar bij receptie mochten we niet naar WC

Vanessa O'Leary 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great corporate lounge experience, yummy food, good service, great views if stage.

Paula Schaafhausen 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great concert venue

Josephine Power 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Wow...attended Kowhai Intermediate's Annual school prize giving...held in the Grand Hall. What an incredibly beautiful space and what a great experience.. amazing view over the whole park..a special place for sure. We were taken up by lift..easy access ..handy toilets.. Air conditioning

Emme Stols 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Have seen a few concerts and rugby games here. Transport to and from the shore is amazing. Security is excellent. Very well organised. If you ever have visitors, take the tour. Fabulous!

Stephen Jameson 3 months ago

Fantastic experience:

Johan Oudegeest 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent venue. Had a great year-end function. Food great and lovely atmosphere!!

Daniel Faye 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Metalica concert A+ trains shit

Shamim Shadfar 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: How can I have a bad experience when I went to Eden Park with Metallica xxxxx

Tony Edelsten 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great multi purpose venue great to see live musics there

Hayley Dijkstra 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing venue

Gavin Cook 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good view from all seats

Murray smither 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great concert good weather

Glen Baker 3 months ago

Positive experience: Went here for Metallica concert. Good venue. Pity about the 10:30pm curfew.

Scott Clark 3 months ago

Positive experience: The venue and atmosphere were great for Metallica concert, if traveling from out of town parking is a real problem.

Cassandra Couchman 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Everything was easy to get to and the staff were very helpful as I was on a crutch due to an injury.

Shayan Rezamand 3 months ago

Positive experience: I don't have good experience but the design is good

Karl Doyle 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: This place is insane... So much fun .. moving in and out was no problem at all (for us) I would recommend staying at the Convent hotel or some where else close as I hear that getting on the train after was hard work. There is loads of toilets and getting a beer was not a problem

Maka Kapea-Smith 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Black ferns vs France SEMI FINAL RWC BANGER.

Lavine Naidoo 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Cricket was rained out but atmosphere was still amazing

Rahul Thakur 4 months ago

Fantastic experience:

Eran Goldstein 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Big and fun

Team Kiwi Scissors 195 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Eden Park is our favourite place whether you are out to watch a Rugby game or Cricket. Electrifying environment. Friendly staff.

Mohammed Abdullah 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: NZ vs ENG

Devin Nanayakkara 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: I visited the fortress, for the Bledisloe cup game 2025. Great atmosphere. Good stadium food. The activities areas was a definite plus. Was lucky to grab a photo with Sonny Bill Williams and Sam Whitelock

francis coutinho 4 months ago

Positive experience: Rain has spoilt the evening. The beer costing $11 was tasting like dish washing liquid. Total rip off.

J C 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had a special time watching the Haka live for the first time here, will never forget my experience at Eden Park!!

Laisney Julien 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Good vibes

Praneshwar Ram 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Sporting Arena

Lesley Clarke 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a privilege to go and support my team!

Nehaal Prakash 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing atmosphere!

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