Home to the Canterbury A&P Show, this park is sometimes referred to as the A&P Showgrounds. The large multi-space facility is used by a variety of sporting organisations and clubs, as well as being home to the Canterbury A&P Association.

Getting there

Canterbury Agricultural Park is situated five kilometres from the centre of Christchurch. The main public access is off Curletts Road, between the suburbs of Wigram and Hillmorton.

The nearest bus route is the Orange line. Please visit Metroinfo(external link) for the latest bus information.

Gates and opening hours

  • The Canterbury Agricultural Park is open during daylight hours.
  • Ring Christchurch City Council on 0800 800 169 or 941 8999 to release locked in vehicles at owner's expense.

Dogs

Dogs are required to be on a leash while on the boardwalk surrounding the retention basin pond.

In all other areas of Canterbury Agricultural Park, dogs are allowed to be under effective control although leashes are strongly recommended due for a number of reasons:

  • High vehicle traffic including trucks and horsefloats.
  • Livestock and horses who are easily frightened by uncontrolled dogs.
  • Children playing sports and visiting Riding for the Disabled.

Bookings and events

Canterbury Agricultural Park can be booked for events. Find out how to book an event.

The Canterbury A&P Association run and manage the annual Agricultural Show. Get in touch or find out more.(external link)

 The Agricultural Park is primarily used as a sports ground but is also home to a number of organisations such as: 

Find more information on sports grounds, closures and bookings at Canterbury Agricultural Park. 

Animals

You may see horses tied to floats, horse riders and loose animals in Canterbury Agricultural Park - it is important to keep gates closed and not approach, touch or chase animals.

Etiquette

Historically, this park has been used by agricultural organisations. As a multi use facility it is important to be courteous to all park users.

If you are using the park for recreation in the weekend, please download the flyer [PDF, 1.4 MB] to see where you should park as not to block through-ways. 

Country meets town at the Canterbury Agricultural Show, the largest A&P show in New Zealand.

Running for over 150 years, the Show is an annual event running for three days every November. It has been held at Canterbury Agricultural Park since it was purpose built in 1997.

Celebrating rural life with a schedule of livestock and equestrian events, dog trials, family entertainment and delicious food and drink, there's fun here for all the family.

Find out more about the show(external link).

Read about the history of the show.(external link)

You can stroll around the fields and road network at Canterbury Agricultural Park or head to neighbouring Ngā Puna Wai has some great walking and cycling tracks.