Show 2025
Important Information
Dates: Thursday 13, Friday 14 & Saturday 15 November
Times: 9.30am – 4.30pm each day
Parking
No Public Parking via Curletts Road Entrance
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For the 2025 Christchurch Show, all public parking is accessible via:
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Hayton Road
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McMahon Drive
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Augustine Drive
Parking is first come, first served.
Accessible parking is the only public parking available at Curletts Road. Please ensure your mobility pass is clearly displayed.

Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available via Curletts Road.
This grass field is adjacent to a concrete walkway and provides the closest access to the asphalt from a public carpark.
Please note: there is a short distance of uneven ground before reaching the asphalt.
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A mobility pass must be displayed clearly to enter at Curletts Road.
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Disabled taxis may enter the Showgrounds for drop-off only (a pre-purchased ticket must be shown).
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Due to limited space, a valid mobility parking pass must be displayed to access these spots.
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If no pass is available, there is a drop-off point for visitors with mobility issues at the Curletts Entrance.
Members Parking
Access via Curletts Road at River Gates.
Ticket Queries
For any ticket enquiries, please contact:
tickets@theshow.co.nz
Bicycle Racks
Bike racks are available at the River Gate and Lake Gate entrances (secured to crowd barrier fences – use at your own risk).
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For bike routes, visit the Christchurch City Council website:
ccc.govt.nz/transport/getting-around/cycling/cycling-maps
Bus
Public Transport Option:
Bus #7 – Drops off on Haswell Road, approximately 831m walk to the
Lake Gate.
First Aid
Main First Aid Tent: Site M32 – near the alpacas and HQ, for cuts, grazes, and low-level injuries.
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Quiet Space / Treatment Tent: Between HQ and the Trade Tent.
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Ambulance Locations:
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Comms
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Corner of Jenkins & MacFarlane
Catalogues
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Horse (Equestrian):
Available at the Stables Office (next to The Common).
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Livestock:
Available at the Sheep Office (Sheep Breeders) – distribution
via Breed Captains.
Toilets
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Refer to the map for locations.
Accessible toilets are available at:​-
Cattle Sale Yards (CSY) – halfway along Deans Ave.
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Membership
Join as a member at the Show Office.
$90 per year (Individual) | $180 (Family)
Entertainment Schedule
View the full schedule here
Map
View the Showgrounds Map here
Vendor Search
Find your favourite trade vendors, deals, and map locations here
Lost Persons
Please report to HQ.
Lost Property
Report or collect items from HQ.
Smoking & Vaping
Smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the
Royal A & P Showgrounds.
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