Top picks:

• Catch an action packed rugby match at New Zealand’s home of rugby - Eden Park
• Grab a bite to eat at a  the vibrant eatery
• Watch an exciting game of cricket at Eden Park
• Watch a sports game in one of the funky bars

Fact file:

• Today Eden Park is home to Auckland Cricket and Auckland Rugby
• Kingsland is said to have been named because the street layout resembles the eponymous London suburb
• In 1914 the swamp ground was drained and turned into cricket two ovals

Why visit?

Kingsland is a vibrant funky suburb where life centres on the Kingsland shops next to the train station. The buildings are predominantly Edwardian and pre-World War II. There’s been recent redevelopment in the area, which has led to the opening of a number of trendy cafes and shops.

Kick-off your visit to Kingsland with a rugby or cricket game at New Zealand’s largest stadium, Eden Park. The iconic sport’s venue has a capacity of 60,000 and regularly hosts the Bledisloe Cup, ITM Cup, and Super Rugby games.

 

Location

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