Wellington Regional Stadium

Since 1999, when Wellington Regional Stadium was constructed, the stadium management has been committed to making it a sustainable ground. Focus has been on reducing carbon emissions, aligned with ‘Carbon Zero by 2023’, a vision established by the Wellington Regional Council.

Ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Wellington Regional Stadium’s chief executive, Shane Harmon, announced efforts aimed at reducing, recovering, and recycling waste.

Green projects

Notable projects in recent years aimed at improving the sustainability of the Wellington Regional Stadium have been the installation of more than 6,000 LED lights.

The installation of the serveware wash and reuse facility has also been concluded. This is expected to improve the stadium’s sustainability and its Green Star Performance rating.

New caterer appointed

In March 2025, Wellington Regional Stadium Trust appointed a new caterer, O’Brien Group.

While announcing the agreement, Michael O’Brien, Executive Chairman & Founder of O’Brien Group, indicated they are excited to bring their expertise to Wellington and look forward to elevating the hospitality experience at the venue.

O’Brien Group is a leading hospitality service provider, with operations spanning Australia and New Zealand.

The Wellington Regional Stadium is a yellow bowl known locally as The Cake Tin due to the cylindrical and silver outer layer with fantastic views of the Cook Straight, which almost surrounds the entire stadium.

It is single-tiered with one of the stands behind the goal housing the Wellington Phoenix’s noisiest fans, whilst the stands running parallel with the pitch feel a fair distance away due to the stadium’s shape.

Due to the Cook Straight being to the North, South and East of the stadium, the only places available for food and drink are to the west.

Here you will find Bordeaux Bakery, TQ Cafe, Trax Cafe and Bar, Thistle Inn, MariLuca Bistro, Starfish Fish and Chips, Chapman Taylor Cafe, Mojo Summit, Le Marche Francais, La Cloche and Belen Vegan Bakery, among many other options.

Walking

The Stadium is located on Waterloo Quay, just a short walk from Wellington’s central business district. If you head to Wellington Railway Station, and from there join the elevated walkway that will take you directly to the stadium’s entrance.

There are three points of access to the walkway.

• Thorndon Quay, which sits just north of the railway station.
• The Shed 21, which is on the Port of Wellington and then directly from Platforms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
• The Walkway is 650 metres long with views of the harbour for the entire walk, which takes around 5 to 10 minutes.

Driving

If you are coming via the Wellington Urban Motorway on Route 1, you should exit onto Murphy Street. Then, at the end of Murphy Street, take a left onto Thorndon Quay. From there, it is just a short drive to the Wellington Regional Stadium.

Train

Numerous services from Wellington arrive and depart from the Wellington Railway Station, so you will have plenty of train options if the event overruns. From the station, it is a short walk along the Fran Wilde Walkway to reach the stadium.

Where to park your car near Wellington Regional Stadium

There is limited car parking available at the stadium, with prices varying depending on the event you are attending.

Tickets for events at the Wellington Regional Stadium can be found on their website – https://www.skystadium.co.nz/

By ringing 04 473 3881, you can book a tour of the stadium, which takes between 60 minutes and 90 minutes.

During the tour, you can have a bird’s-eye view of the playing field from the top floor, the media and broadcasting areas, the players’ changing rooms, a view of the pitch from the players’ tunnel and then the concourses and seats. No access is granted to step onto the pitch.

Prices are as follows:

Minimum Charge – $75

Adults – $10

Children (16 and under) $5

The Wellington Regional Stadium was built in 1999 by local construction company Fletcher Construction and therefore became the first bowl stadium in New Zealand.

Built to replace Athletic Park, which was no longer considered up to the standard required to host international events due to the location of the ground and the repairs that were needed at that time.

The stadium’s bowl shape is a result of its design to accommodate One Day International cricket matches.