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Claudelands Arena

Claudelands Arena Events

Claudelands Arena hosts Netball 🏐 events. It is also the home venue of Magic.

Claudelands Arena Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Claudelands Arena, Gate 1 Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton, 3214, New Zealand Directions in Google Maps

Claudelands Arena Hotels & Accommodation

Although Hamilton isn’t one of New Zealand’s biggest or most-visited cities, it is one of the most expensive, beating Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington in world rankings. So while there are budget hotels and hostels available, don’t expect them to fit a shoestring budget. On the flipside of the coin, the city doesn’t offer many luxury hotels either as it’s not a very touristy city.

📍 Where To Stay

Most hotels are located in Hamilton Central, the city’s CBD which overlooks the Waikato River. This is where you’ll find the majority of the city’s shops, businesses, restaurants, and bars, making it ideal for those who want to shop, dine, and party.

Frankton is a lively neighbourhood located just a few moments from the CBD with its own trendy shopping area. The city’s train station is also located in this area for those who prioritise convenient transportation.

If you’re looking for a quieter suburban place to stay, head across the Waikato River to Hamilton East, a family-oriented area near the serene Hamilton Gardens, or Pukete, a leafy residential suburb.

The University of Waikato sits at the edge of Hamilton East in Hillcrest which, thanks to its large student population, has a number of trendy cafes, shops, and bars frequented by students and young professionals.

Although Hamilton is a surprisingly easy city to walk around, there is a local bus service that connects each neighbourhood to the CBD quickly and easily.

About Claudelands Arena

Claudelands Arena, formerly known as Globox Arena, is an indoor, multipurpose sports and entertainment venue in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Construction teams broke ground on the project in 2007 and the venue eventually opened in June 2011. It was built as part of the Claudelands Event Centre, which also includes a conference and exhibition centre. The arena is unique among venues in Australia and New Zealand due to its C-shaped auditorium.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, a netball team in the ANZ Premiership, play their home games at Claudelands Arena. The New Zealand Breakers basketball team have also used the space for pre-season games.

As well as sports events, the arena hosts music performances, and Bob Dylan played 2 shows at the venue.

🧑‍🦽 Disabled Facilities

Accessibility

Entry to the Globox Arena is via the ground floor. There are lifts located within the main foyer and off the conference concourse.

Toilets

Disabled-accessible toilets can be found on the lower and upper concourses, the lower conference concourse, and adjacent to the Brooklyn Rooms small meeting spaces (upper floor).

Hearing loops

The Arena is equipped with a hearing aid loop. Contact the venue before your arrive - ideally at time of booking - for more information.