Historic Helensville, New Zealand, is just a scenic 40 minute drive from downtown Auckland, making it the ideal place to stay during your visit to New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Helensville has a whole range of accommodation from homestays, b&bs, backpackers and motels through to local residents who are opening their homes to guests visiting for the Rugby World Cup. That will give you a real Kiwi experience you won't find staying in a city hotel or motel. if you are looking for accommodation in Auckland for the Rugby World Cup, you will find Helensville prices super competitive, the locals extra friendly, and you will avoid the city traffic congestion and noise.

Even motorhomes and caravans will be catered for, with two prime locations available for self-drive Rugby World Cup tourists.

There is also a whole programme of entertainment and events being planned to coincide with the RWC cup matches during October 2011, culminating in an evening of entertainment in front of a giant screen showing one of the quarter final matches. There will be lots more happening too - please check back here as more detail is posted.

Even if you aren't able to stay with us, a day trip to Helensville might be just the relaxing break between games that you are after. There are a huge number of attractions and things to do in the Helensville area.

So come on over - we'd love to see you!