Be there for the first State of Origin ever played in New Zealand. The Auckland Express 2-Nights Package gives you two nights in Auckland, a free day on Wednesday to explore the city before an evening kick-off, and a Category D reserved seat at Eden Park for 2027 Ampol State of Origin Auckland. Arrive Tuesday 15 June, head home Thursday 17 June.
You’ll stay two nights with daily breakfast at your choice of hotel, from the 4-star Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland to the 5-star Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, with Rydges Auckland and apartments at Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences, Adina Auckland Britomart and Adina CityLife Auckland also available. Sky Tower admission, the Ampol State of Origin Shield photo opportunity and Official State of Origin merchandise are included.
Eden Park is a rugby ground, so every seat is close to the play, and Auckland is a league city. With a late kick-off, Wednesday is yours: the Sky Tower, the Viaduct, or a ferry to Waiheke Island.
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| Hotel | Rating | Room | Double | Twin | Single | Triple | Quad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland | 4-star | Heritage Deluxe | $839 | — | $1,099 | — | — |
| Studio | — | $879 | $1,179 | — | — | ||
| Adina Auckland Britomart | Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | $869 | — | $1,159 | — | — |
| Adina CityLife Auckland | Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | $939 | — | $1,299 | — | — |
| Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences | Apartments | One Bedroom Suite | $969 | — | $1,359 | — | — |
| Rydges Auckland | 4-star | Superior King | $1,049 | — | $1,439 | $949 | — |
| Superior Twin | — | $1,049 | — | $949 | $879 | ||
| Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour | 5-star | Superior | $1,239 | $1,239 | $1,819 | $1,099 | — |
| Luxury Room | $1,319 | $1,319 | $1,969 | $1,149 | — | ||
This package includes Category D reserved seats. Upgrade to Category C or Category A reserved seats while stocks last, to Elite Experience, or to NRL Travel Fan Lounge hospitality paired with Category B reserved seats, all subject to availability on booking.
| Ticket category | Upgrade (AUD pp) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Category F | Not offered | — |
| Category E | Not offered | — |
| Category D | Included | Reserved seat behind the goalposts |
| Category C | $128 | Reserved seat in the corners / try zone |
| Category B | $291 | Reserved undercover seat on Level 5 and NRL Travel Fan Lounge hospitality: private food and beverage outlets with a cash bar, private bathrooms, State of Origin Shield photo opportunity, NRL personality appearance and in-lounge activations |
| Category A | $331 | Reserved seat on the sideline nearest halfway |
| Elite Experience | $514 | Reserved seat at the centre of the east sideline, extras to be advised |
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland sits on Hobson Street in the heart of the CBD, three minutes' walk from the Sky Tower and five from the Viaduct Harbour. It occupies a converted Art Deco building, and its rooftop is the selling point: indoor and outdoor heated pools, a spa, sauna and tennis court above the city.4-star
Adina Auckland Britomart is an apartment hotel in the Britomart precinct at the foot of the CBD, next to Waitematā Station and a few minutes from the ferry terminal, in one of Auckland's best-known dining and shopping quarters.4-star
Adina CityLife Auckland is an apartment hotel at 171 Queen Street in the centre of the CBD, about 300 metres from the Sky Tower and ten minutes' walk from the ferry terminal and Viaduct Harbour, with the city's shopping and entertainment at the door.Apartments
Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences is an apartment hotel on Kitchener Street beside Albert Park, in Auckland's tallest residential building, a few minutes' walk from Queen Street, the Art Gallery and the waterfront. The higher floors look over the park, the city and the harbour.4-star
Rydges Auckland stands on the corner of Kingston and Federal Streets, two minutes' walk from the Sky Tower and a short stroll from Queen Street and the Viaduct. Its 267 rooms include many with Sky Tower views and Harbour View rooms looking across Waitematā Harbour to the Harbour Bridge.5-star
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is a 5-star hotel on the waterfront at the Viaduct, in the middle of the harbour's restaurants, bars and marina, with the Sky Tower, Queen Street and the ferry terminal a short walk away.Get in touch to start planning your next sports travel experience.
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