Construction begins on Auckland's All Blacks Experience attraction

Construction has commenced today in Auckland on the All Blacks Experience, a new tourism attraction partnership between New Zealand Rugby and Ngai Tahu Tourism.

Set to open in August 2020, the All Blacks Experience will be a fully guided state-of-the-art interactive showcase of the All Blacks and New Zealand’s national rugby teams.

All Blacks Experience Partnership Chair Dame Julie Christie said following the site blessing on 1st November by Ngati Whatua Orakei, they were thrilled to be marking another significant step in the journey to opening the doors ahead of the mid-2020 launch, advising “the All Blacks Experience will take fans on a fully-immersive journey like no other, guiding them through rugby’s rich history and culture, which makes up such an important part of New Zealand’s story.

“Visitors will come face-to-face with a 4-metre-high haka in front of a packed stadium, hear first-hand from legends of the game, and will get the chance to try their kicking, catching and line out skills against the All Blacks in the hands-on interactive zone.”

The attraction will be located at 88 Federal Street within the SkyCity entertainment precinct and will include a retail outlet and a food and beverage offering.

SkyCity Executive General Manager - Hospitality, Callum Mallett, says that SkyCity is proud to be the home of what will be only All Blacks attraction in the world, celebrating New Zealand’s rugby heritage, achievements and culture.

Mallet advises “we look forward to working closely with Ngai Tahu Tourism and wider team over the coming months to deliver this one-of-a-kind All Blacks Experience.”

Fans can now secure their tickets on the All Blacks Experience website and be among the first to visit the All Blacks Experience in 2020.

Ngai Tahu Tourism, a subsidiary of Ngai Tahu Holdings, which is governed by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, is one of the leading tourism operators in Aotearoa with 13 other businesses.

Images: The attraction will explain what it takes to become an All Black.