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Sharon F
Blenheim, New Zealand24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Couples
We enjoyed watching the White Ferns play Pakistan earlier this year. Its great to be close to the action - but be prepared to take some form of sun shade with you. As this is a fairly new ground, the trees have not matured yet.
Written 23 December 2017
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thelonious22
Seongnam4,379 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Solo
Watched the ODI match between the Blackcaps and Bangladesh...nice chill area to watch a match...food and beer are reasonably priced although not much variety is offered...
Written 29 December 2016
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Tracy W
Blenheim, New Zealand417 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Couples
We were here for the Home Show, they also had a circus set up on the circus green, sports fields in full action (Saturday morning sports going on), and they have stadiums for a number of different sports, table tennis was one! This is definately a serious set up. Easy to get to from the road between Richmond and Stoke, well sign posted.
Written 1 October 2016
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The H
Nelson, New Zealand25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Couples
I just love Saxtons cricket ground. It reminds me of the Basin Reserve in Wellington with the white picket fence around it. The view from any angle is always good, and you seem so close to the players from wherever you sit. Well done Saxtons Oval, it is an awesome facility for our region, and hope for more International games here in the future as well as National games too!
Written 25 February 2016
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pistol116
Wellington, New Zealand61 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Business
the cricket ground was easy to find, heaps of free parking. amazing design of pavillion, got to watch inside out of the wind in huge glass fronted area with confy couches. trees are growing quickly and will be a handy shade area in the future
Written 12 January 2016
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690Sylvia
Nelson, New Zealand42 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2015 • Friends
The pitch looked amazing. Shame there are no covered stands as it can be very hot. However, if you are lucky enough to to be on the western side the afternoon sun isn't too bad behind you and there is shade from the stands if you sit on the grass.
Written 17 February 2015
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cazclem
Tsilivi (Planos), Greece49 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
A lovely ground with easy access to watch a game of cricket.
Well attended with nearly six thousand watching.

Let down big time by some ones decision to charge NZ$2 deposit for plastic drinks mug for your beer or wine per mug (as happens at many grounds/venues around the world), and then a refusal to return the deposits at the end of the game.”keep at as a souvenir”, I was advised.

On taking the principal up with The Nelson Cricket Association I was advised that I should have been told that the NZ$2 was a donation to the Junior Cricket association. Had no problem with the sentiment here, but a plastic cup that stated on it that it was returnable, reusable etc., and take one heck of a long to degrade in landfill, was non sensible to put it mildly.

Shame.
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Written 19 November 2019
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LandN449
Nelson, New Zealand152 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Family
Love walking with dog over there and the grandchildren used the exercise area plus the childrens play area.
Written 7 October 2018
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WilsonFamilyNz
Pleasant Point, New Zealand685 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Family
2nd time here , great complex for families to watch their kids play sports. Needs more disabled parking though. Grounds in good condition. Toilet needs a bit of freshen up but that’s the only real issue we found
Written 30 September 2018
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Diane W
Nelson, New Zealand191 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Family
Each week I attend a Tai Chi class in the netball stadium. The drive in through other areas include the international cricket grounds with an amazing pavillion. Beautiful trees landscape the area with a paved walking/cyle tract through the grounds. There is also a stadium for indoor events.
Written 20 July 2018
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