About Forsyth Barr Stadium

Previously known by other names like Dunedin Stadium and Awatea Stadium, this is a multipurpose stadium in New Zealand. Inaugurated by the Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key on 5th August 2011, it is popularly known as ‘the glasshouse’ as it resembles a horticultural hothouse. This is also the only fully roofed turf stadium in the world. Witness sports events, concerts and other events come to life in this versatile indoor events arena.

The food and beverage outlets offer a variety of snacks, meals and beverages. There are venues available for hire at the stadium. Corporate events, weddings, gala dinners, whatever maybe the event, we have the perfect venue for you with stunning views.

Must See

  • Multipurpose stadium
  • Can host football, netball, basketball , Rugby matches
  • Venue of the Rugby World Cup 2011
  • Synthetic grassed stadium all through --- first in the world
  • Venue for various cultural concerts

How to reach

If you walk down fromm the city centre it will take hardly 15 to 20 minutes

A taxi ride will take hardly 5 minutes costing you 10 NZ$

Bus journey will be about 15 minutes and will cost 2 NZ$

Tips

  • Sealed bottles of 1 ltr. capacity are allowed inside the stadium
  • Alcohol or soft drinks like Coke or Pepsi are not allowed
  • You cannot carry glass containers or cans inside the stadium
  • Cakes fruits and home made foods are allowed inside the stadium
  • Baby foods are allowed inside the stadium
  • Recording of any event through mobile or Cam corder is not allowed
  • Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium
  • One should have proper tickets and identity proof before entering for any event

Visit Time

Depends on the timings of the sporting events and cultural concerts 

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Waiting Time

30 minutes to one hour

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Depends on the entrance tickets of various events including sports matches and cultural concerts 

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Time you can spend

3 hours to 4 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 11.64°C

 

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