All the essential information you need for a fun day out at The Show 2023.
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WHEN AND WHERE
Key Dates and Times:
Wednesday 15 November - 8.00 am - 5.30 pm
Thursday 16 November - 8.00 am - 7.30 pm
Friday 17 November - 8.00am - 5.30pm
Tickets:
Thanks to to the Kiwi Gaming Foundation, kids 16 and under are FREE again this year!
Ticket sales are also going cashless this year so there are two ways you can purchase your tickets below.
Please note: you will be able to use cash within The Show. Cashless is only for ticket purchases.
Location:
Canterbury Agricultural Park
102 Curletts Road, Hillmorton, Christchurch
GETTING HERE
Driving and Parking
We have some changes to parking this year. Official Parking Map here
Please note: The Wigram Underpass Entrance is strictly for cars only. Height restriction is 2.4m.
Biking
There are spaces available to park and lock your bikes by the River Turnstiles entrance. Make sure to BYO lock to secure your bike.
Bus
Special buses will be running on Friday only from the Christchurch Central Bus Interchange to the River Turnstiles between 9.30 am and 5.30 pm. The first scheduled bus from the Interchange is at 9.30 am and the last bus is 5.30 pm from the Showgrounds.
Taxi
The official taxi partner of the New Zealand Agricultural Show is Blue Star Taxis. There is a taxi pick up and drop off located next to the River Turnstile off of Curletts Road.
Blue Star Taxis Ph: 03 379 9799
Internal Shuttles
Shuttles within the Canterbury Agricultural Park are free on all three days. They will be running consistently throughout the day from the car parks to the Turnstiles to help you reach The Show entrances easily. The buses will be following this route and will happily pick you up along the way.
Onsite Information
We have two information centres should you need anything. You will find them at:
Please note: The Show Office is only available for Livestock and Exhibitor enquiries.
Accessibility
The Leefield Accessible Viewing Area is available for the Isaac Construction Premier Ring (Main Arena) off of Fincham Lane.
Accessible bathroom facilities are available near the:
First Aid
St John First Aid is available:
Please note: In an emergency, please call 111
Lost Children
The Lost Children tent is located beside the Show Office on MacKenzie Drive.
Lost Property
All reports of lost property of theft can be made at the Public Information Centra on the corner of Deans Avenue and MacKenzie Drive.
Parent Information
The Parents Room is available on the corner of Macfarlane Avenue and Abbott Street.
There is also a Kids Chill Zone at the Hazlett Farmyard.
Drinking water
We're encouraging all our visitors to support us in our mission to get to Zero Waste by providing water refill stations around the park. Please feel free to bring an empty refillable bottle and utilise the 10 stations across the Park.
EFTPOS - Cash Out
Cash out facilities are available however we recommend you bring cash to avoid delays. And remember, the gate is EFTPOS only.
There is a transaction fee for each cash out transaction, available at:
Specialty areas
This year we have some specialty marquees around the Isaac Construction Premier Ring (Main Arena) including:
You will need a speciality pass to enter any of these areas.
Dogs at The Show
For the safety of all animals and people, we only allow personal service dogs or dogs competing in herding, Might Mix or the Terrier Race on site.
SHOW SAFETY
Due to the wide variety of exhibits, displays, competitions and events, it is incredibly important that all visitors abide by the safety rules and signage at the Canterbury Agricultural Park. As a general rule, please follow the instructions of all Marshalls, Show Officials and Signage.
Animals
The animals on display or in competition are very important and our team and competitors take their safety very seriously. Please do not enter any animal enclosures, touch or irritate the animals.
Roads
The internal roads within the Canterbury Agricultural Park are open for emergency and Show vehicles and horses, cattle and other livestock, particularly around the Isaac Construction Premier Ring, and the Robsons Cattle Lawn. Please be aware of animal and vehicular traffic around the Park, particularly with children in your care.
Children
Over 100,000 people are expected over the three days, and certain times can get very busy. We recommend writing a phone number on their arm or leaving it with your child, in case they get separated from you and Staff can help notify you.
Please also ensure your children do not enter the livestock pens or enclosures, or get too close to animals, including standing behind horses, cows or bulls, as they may not see them there.
