Land-Based Casinos in New Zealand
Discover New Zealand’s five active land-based casinos, from SkyCity Auckland to established casino venues across the country.
Compare locations, operators, facilities and key facts before visiting a casino in New Zealand.
Explore All 5 Casinos
All 5 Active Land-Based Casinos
Explore the five established land-based casino venues in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, Christchurch and Dunedin. Each guide covers the individual venue and its location.
SkyCity Auckland
Explore Auckland’s leading casino destination, located in the city centre within the SkyCity entertainment complex.
- Gaming machines and table games
- Hotels, restaurants and bars
- Central Auckland location
SkyCity Hamilton
Discover casino entertainment in Hamilton, with gaming facilities in a central Waikato location.
- Gaming machines
- Table games
- Central Hamilton location
SkyCity Queenstown
Explore a casino in Queenstown, a popular South Island destination known for its scenery and tourism.
- Gaming machines
- Table games
- Queenstown tourist destination
Christchurch Casino
Discover Christchurch Casino, which opened in 1994 and is located in the South Island’s largest city.
- Gaming machines
- Table games
- Dining and hospitality
Grand Casino Dunedin
Explore Grand Casino Dunedin, a centrally located casino in one of New Zealand’s historic cities.
- Gaming machines
- Table games
- Bar and restaurant facilities
History of Land-Based Casinos in NZ
Christchurch Casino opened in 1994, marking the beginning of New Zealand’s land-based casino market. The industry later expanded to other cities.
Key milestones
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1994 — Christchurch Casino
Christchurch Casino opens as New Zealand’s first land-based casino.
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Market expansion
Additional casino venues establish themselves in Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown.
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2013 — Wharf Casino acquisition
SkyCity acquires the Wharf Casino in Queenstown.
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2019 — Wharf Casino closes
SkyCity Wharf Casino closes permanently.
Read the Wharf Casino history → -
Today — Five active venues
Five land-based casinos operate across New Zealand.
Why are there five active casinos?
New Zealand’s land-based casino market consists of established venues in five cities. These casinos combine gaming facilities with varying hospitality and entertainment options.
The closure of SkyCity Wharf Casino in 2019 reduced the number of active land-based venues from six to five.
Land-based casinos operate from physical venues and are subject to New Zealand’s gambling laws and applicable regulatory requirements.
Explore the closed Wharf Casino →What Do Land-Based Casinos Offer?
Physical casinos combine gaming with hospitality and entertainment in dedicated venues.
Traditional Casino Games
Gaming machines and table games are available at land-based casinos. The selection varies between venues.
Dining and Entertainment
Selected venues also offer restaurants, bars, hotels and other hospitality facilities.
Established City Locations
The five casinos are located in established urban destinations across New Zealand.
Land-Based Casinos in New Zealand: FAQ
Answers to common questions about New Zealand’s physical casinos, locations and history.
How many land-based casinos are there in New Zealand?
New Zealand has five active land-based casinos: SkyCity Auckland, SkyCity Hamilton, SkyCity Queenstown, Christchurch Casino and Grand Casino Dunedin.
Where are New Zealand’s land-based casinos located?
The five casinos are located in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, Christchurch and Dunedin.
What is the biggest casino in New Zealand?
SkyCity Auckland is New Zealand’s largest land-based casino and is part of a larger entertainment complex in central Auckland.
What was the first casino in New Zealand?
Christchurch Casino opened in 1994 and was New Zealand’s first land-based casino.
What happened to SkyCity Wharf Casino?
SkyCity Wharf Casino in Queenstown closed permanently in 2019 and is no longer an active land-based casino.
What is the minimum age to enter a casino in NZ?
The minimum age to enter and gamble at a New Zealand land-based casino is generally 20. Identification and venue entry requirements apply.