Auckland, Wellington y las ciudades imperdibles de Nueva Zelanda que albergan la Copa Mundial Femenina de Fútbol: una guía turística para fanáticos de 2023
Nueva Zelanda se está preparando para recibir una afluencia de fanáticos del fútbol en julio y agosto, con cuatro ciudades que albergarán juegos en la Copa Mundial Femenina de 2023.
Desde la capital Wellington hasta Dunedin en la Isla Sur, aficionados de Europa, América, África y Asia se desplazarán por las islas de las antípodas siguiendo a sus equipos, mientras que los locales disfrutarán sin duda de un ambiente carnavalesco.
Aquí, GOAL echa un vistazo más de cerca a las cuatro Ciudades del Fútbol en Nueva Zelanda que albergarán los partidos de la Copa Mundial Femenina en 2023.
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Wellington
Stadium: Wellington Regional Stadium Capacity: 39,000 Address: 105 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6140 Wellington's Regional Stadium - also known as Sky Stadium - is the Wellington venue hosting a number of games at the World Cup this year. Home of A-League side Wellington Phoenix, the wonderful waterfront ground has a capacity of 39,000 and is sure to produce a cacophonous atmosphere.
Which games are on in Wellington?
Date Match July 21 Spain vs Costa Rica July 23 Sweden vs South Africa July 25 New Zealand vs Philippines July 27 USWNT vs Netherlands July 29 Sweden vs Italy July 31 Japan vs Spain August 2 South Africa vs Italy August 5 Round of 16 August 11 Quarter-final Wellington will welcome a broad array of fans from across the world during the Women's World Cup, with nine matches to be played, including games involving the hosts and the USWNT.
There will be seven group games and two knockout fixtures.
Where to stay in Wellington
The map above has a variety of options for places to stay in Wellington.
Things to do in Wellington
- Ride the Wellington Cable Car
- Weta Workshop tour
- Visit Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Hike Mount Victoria
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and no trip there would be complete without heading up on the Wellington Cable Car for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.
Fans of the Lord of the Rings films should definitely make time to visit the award-winning Weta Workshop and do a tour of the place where movie-making magic is conjured.
If you fancy learning more about the fascinating history of New Zealand, pencil in a visit to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which is an educational hub, teaching visitors about Maori astronomy and much more.
A cultural melting pot, the city has no shortage of cafes to while away the hours - try the flat white - and if you're a bit more active in your disposition, why not have a go at the nature trails leading to the top of Mount Victoria?
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Auckland
Stadium: Eden Park Capacity: 48,276 Address: Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland 1024 Auckland's Eden Park is the biggest stadium in New Zealand being used at the Women's World Cup.
A veritable fortress for the All Blacks rugby union team, the Women's World Cup will be the venue's most notable use for soccer.
Which games are on in Auckland?
Date Match July 20 New Zealand vs Norway July 22 USWNT vs Vietnam July 24 Italy vs Argentina July 26 Spain vs Zambia July 30 Norway vs Philippines August 1 Portugal vs USWNT August 5 Round of 16 August 11 Quarter-final August 15 Semi-final Auckland will host a total of nine games at the Women's World Cup, including the opening game between New Zealand and Norway on July 20.
As well as six group matches, Eden Park will be the venue for a round-of-16 game, one quarter-final and a semi-final.
Fans from the United States, Spain, Italy, Argentina and Portugal are expected to visit the city, so there will be a brilliantly diverse atmosphere during the tournament.
Where to stay in Auckland
Check out the map above for places to stay while in Auckland.
Things to do in Auckland
- Visit Sky Tower
- Whale watching
- Visit Auckland Domain
- Kayak to Rangitoto Island
Auckland is "the perfect mix of city sophistication and a natural playground" according to newzealand.com and it is fair to say that there is no shortage of things to do in the North Island metropolis.
The Sky Tower is an iconic sight on the Auckland skyline - it is actually the tallest structure in New Zealand - and adventurous visitors can actually do a Sky Jump from the 328m-high structure or try a Sky Walk.
Wildlife lovers who relish the outdoors can go on a Whale safari from Auckland Harbour, with a variety of species to be found in the Hauraki gulf, including dolphins, orca, minke whales and more.
Auckland Domain is one of the biggest public parks in the city and is very central, offering outstandingly beautiful views of the gulf and volcanic Rangitoto Island - which can actually be reached via kayak.
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Hamilton
Stadium: Waikato Stadium Capacity: 25,111 Address: 128 Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton 3204 Waikato Stadium in Hamilton/Kirikiriroa is a 25,000-seater rugby stadium that will be used for group games at the tournament.
Situated on the banks of the Waikato river, the city of Hamilton is where figures such as former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and rugby coach Warren Gatland were born.
Which games are on in Hamilton?
Date Match July 22 Zambia vs Japan July 25 Switzerland vs Norway July 27 Portugal vs Vietnam July 31 Costa Rica vs Zambia August 2 Argentina vs Sweden Hamilton will host a total of five group games at the Women's World Cup, with fans from Argentina, Sweden, Portugal and Zambia among those expected to descend on the city.
There will be plenty of intrigue when Zambia play Japan, while the August 2 clash between Argentina and Sweden should draw a crowd.
Where to stay in Hamilton
You can browse places to stay in Hamilton with the map above.
Things to do in Hamilton
- Hamilton Gardens
- Waikato Museum
- Hamilton Zoo
- Hobbiton moview set
The famous Hobbiton movie set from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy can be found in the Waikato region, just 45 minutes from Hamilton. You can take a guided tour of New Zealand's 'Shire' and avail of 'Second Breakfast' while there.
Hamilton Gardens will transport you around the world with its amazing variety of concept gardens, with Chinese, Egyptian and tropical influences to be found, all within the centre of the city.
The Waikato Museum is a must for any culture enthusiast, with an array of local, Maori exhibits to peruse.
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Dunedin
Nombre: Forsyth Barr Stadium Capacidad: 28,744 Ubicación Anzac Avenue, Logan Park, Dunedin, Otago El estadio Forsyth Barr en Dunedin es la única sede de la Copa Mundial Femenina situada en la Isla Sur de Nueva Zelanda. Conocida como la Casa de Cristal por su magnífico techo transparente, es un estadio de usos múltiples que anteriormente se utilizó para la Copa Mundial Sub-20 de 2015.
¿Qué partidos se disputan en Dunedin?
Dunedin albergará un total de seis partidos de la fase de grupos en la Copa Mundial Femenina, incluidos Suiza vs Nueva Zelanda en el Grupo A, Japón vs Costa Rica en el Grupo C y Holanda vs Portugal en el Grupo E.
Fecha Partido 21 de junio Filipinas vs Suiza 23 de julio Países Bajos vs Portugal 26 de julio Japón vs Costa Rica 28 de julio Argentina vs Sudáfrica 30 de julio Suiza vs Nueva Zelanda 1 de agosto Vietnam vs Países Bajos Dónde alojarse en Dunedin
Check out the interactive map above for places to stay in Dunedin.
Things to do in Dunedin
- Visit Larnach Castle
- See local wildlife
- Visit Port Chalmers
- Do a brewery tour
Dunedin takes its name from the Scots-Gaelic name for Edinburgh (Dún Èideann), which translates as 'Hill fort of Edin'. As such a strong Scottish heritage is woven into the Otago city, with Larnach Castle being a fine example.
Built in 1871 by William Larnach, who was born to Scottish parents, the castle is just 20 minutes away from the city centre and is a wonderful option for a day out, with mesmerising views of the Otago peninsula.
If Victorian architecture isn't your thing, you might prefer a wildlife tour, either on land or sea, to see the abundance of rare species which live in the region. Dunedin is known as the wildlife capital of New Zealand, with a variety of penguin species, albatross and kiwi living in the Otago area.
Sight-seeing can, of course, be thirsty work and you can tend to that by going on a tour of one of the local breweries, such as Speight's or Emerson's craft brewery.
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