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TICKETS $89ea

If you don’t have a ticket yet, simply go to www.ticketek.co.nz to be guaranteed one. If you’re purchasing within 5 days of the concert, you will need to do a ticket pickup as per the timetable below.

THERE ARE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF GATE SALES ON THE DAY

MAP

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TIMETABLE

3rd and 4th February 2012

10am - 4pm The Whitianga Waterways Sale office will be open for ticket collection.  Sales office is at the corner of Kupe Drive and Joan Gaskell Drive.

5th February 2012

10am Car park opens and pre-purchased ticket collection from the site office is available. The site office is located at the conclusion of the walk near the stage but just on the outside of the arena. It’s about 100 metres from the concert entrance.  For more information on the Site office, see Site Office Info further on

12noon Concert venue opens
1pm NZ Band – Late 80’s Mercedes – A must see
3pm Little River Band
5pm Doobie Brothers
6.30pm Concert finishes
(all times approx.)

Location

Whitianga Waterways Original Depot
South Highway
Whitianga

For a map: www.jumpentertainment.co.nz/info

BUS ROUTE

Buses will begin from 10.30am and the route will be from the bottom of Centennial (at the bus stop), along Buffalo Beach Road, along the Esplanade to the wharf, round to the information centre, right on Campbell Street, left onto Cooks Drive to the school, down South Highway to Kupe Drive, along Kupe to Joan Gaskell Drive then left into Vanita Way where passengers will be dropped off.  There will be Bus Stop signage on the circuit.

We also have one bus doing a lap of Cooks Beach to the ferry for those on the other side covering Banks Street, Captain Cook Road and Rees Ave (Hall).  Approx every 20 mins.

Catch the bus, just a gold coin per trip.

GO KIWI can assist with transport from outside Whitianga.  Phone (07) 866 0336 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Parking

All the parking facilities border onto Joan Gaskell Drive.  What ever direction you are coming from, follow the clear signage that will be displayed.  At each car park entrance, there will be an extremely sharp parking attendant from the Mercury Bay Rugby Club who will direct you the rest of the way to your car park.  A gold coin donation for the volunteer organisations per person will be greatly appreciated.

From the closest park to the arena, it is an 8 minute walk, from the furthest it is a 14 minute walk.  Pay to get there early?  Or save the hassle and walk from town!

Out of town Bus and Coach Parking

Bus and coach drop off and all-day coach parking can be located at the new Whitianga Sports Complex.  Turn right at OPC corner, Corner of South Highway and State Highway 25.  If coming from Matarangi, take the Whitianga bi-pass as if going to Tairua on State Highway 25 and follow signage.

The Walk

From the car park to the concert arena, the walk is around 13 minutes long.  Bare this in mind when loading the chilly bin with left over ham from Christmas!

Liquor Information

Liquor can only be bought and consumed in the venue.  There is a total liquor ban in the car parks as well.  The bars will open at 12pm.  From 12pm until 5pm, you are permitted to purchase 1 bottle of wine (750ml) and/or 4 cans of beer.  From 5 until 6.15, you are permitted to purchase 1 glass of wine and/or 2 cans of beer.  The bars will be closed at 6.15.  Loads of signage regarding the liquor policy will be displayed throughout the venue. And please, remember to drink responsibly. We will be responsible host’s of alcohol and irresponsible misuse of alcohol will end in an eviction from the concert and a sad end to your day.

Food and drink

A wide range on food is available at the concert.  Or you can bring in your own food if you like.  Remember that non-alcoholic drinks ONLY can be brought into the venue, there will be a bag search prior to entry to ensure this is the case.

No umbrellas or raised chairs

Due to site being predominately flat our stage will be raised for good all round viewing but will necessitate a ban on sun umbrellas and chairs higher than few inches off the ground.  Bring your sunscreen, hats, sunnies and blanket to sit on.  Insect repellent is also advisable.

Cash

Please bring cash with you as most of the vendors will not have card facilities, there will however be ATM machines at the rear of the venue.

Self contained motor homes

Motor home Parking is available from Friday 3rd until the AM of the 6th February $10.00 per head per day. Bookings are essential. Self contained Motor homes only. For your site booking & Concert tickets please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - first in first served

Special Needs

Special Needs parking is available on South Highway.  Follow the signs once you get onto South Highway.  If you have a wheel chair, please note that it is a grass venue so ensure mobility on this surface.

If you do have any special requirements please contact us so we can do our best to accommodate you.

Emergency support

Both the St Johns and the Fire Service will be in attendance at the concert.  We also have the Westpac Helicopter located at the airfield.  Please note there are no animals except Guide dogs permitted.

No cookers or fires are permitted on site.

Site Office information

The site office is located at the conclusion of the walk to the arena at the stage end.  It can be accessed from both the inside and outside of the arena. It’s about 100 metres from the concert entrance.  The site office is the home of Lost and Found, Ticket Collection, Ticket Sales, Enquiries.

Forgotten or lost tickets

We understand that some people might forget their tickets.  You can purchase another one from the Site Office and when you get home, simply send us your original ticket with the explanation and you will be refunded.

Security

We have the dedicated crew from Allied Security, ensuring you a safe day.

Police

Police will be available on site should you require their service.  The booze bus will be out in force so whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.

Cancellation

This show will go ahead rain or shine so please come prepared for New Zealand's changeable weather.  The concert will only be cancelled if the conditions are considered dangerous by the organisers.  In this event tickets will be refunded only at point of purchase.

Management reserves the right to remove or refuse entry to ticket holders considered dangerous or a nuisance to others or fails to comply with reasonable requests.