Maps
Hawke's Bay Showgrounds
Travelling from the North
From the airport, proceed along the express way for about 10mins,until you come to an intersection with traffic lights.
Just prior to the lights there is a road that veers off to the left, sign posted as Pakowhai Rd.
Take this left turning and proceed down Pakowhai Rd for about 5mins, crossing a Chesterhope bridge and following the road which bends to the right.
Take the second turning to the left after the bridge, which brings you into Ruahapia Rd (this turning will be clearly marked).
Then follow the signs along Ruahapia Rd, turning right into Otene Rd, and then left into Elwood Rd.
Those who are camping adjacent to and behind the grandstand enter the showgrounds from Gate 13 and those in the Karamu Rd area from Gate C.
Travelling from the South
Following Highway 2, turn left at Paki Paki intersection and follow the express way to the fourth round-a-bout, about 15mins.
At this round-a-about, take the 3rd exit into Evenden Rd and then left into Pakowhai Rd. Take the third turning to the right , which brings you into Ruahapia Rd (this turning will be clearly marked).
Then follow the signs along Ruahapia Rd, turning right into Otene Rd, and then left into Elwood Rd.
Those who are camping adjacent to and behind the grandstand enter the showgrounds from Gate 13 and those in the Karamu Rd area from Gate C.
Please note no trucks are to turn from Pakowhai Rd into Elwood Rd.
