Cinemas

Whether you want to catch the latest Hollywood hit, see an art house movie or watch a Kiwi classic, you’ll find cinemas and movie theatres in all but the smallest towns.

In New Zealand you can choose which movie experience suits you best. Do you like the romance of open-air cinemas? Would you like to lounge in a couch with a glass of wine at hand? Do you enjoy state-of-the-art multi-screen complexes with 3D features? Or are you a person who likes to enjoy their movie and popcorn in a quirky, old-world movie theatre?

Whichever type of moviegoer you are, New Zealand cinemas have the right option for you. Staff at local i-SITE Visitor Information Centres will be able to advise you about cinema locations in any city; for a range of first-class movie theatres, quirky New Zealand cinemas and your ultimate movie experience read on!

North Island

Open Air Cinema, Auckland – catch the latest blockbusters outdoors in summertime.
Mighty Civic Cinema, Auckland – movie magic under a make-believe night sky.
Bridgeway Cinema, Auckland – great art house movie theatre.
The Roxy, Wellington – revamped, opulent 1930s interior complemented by state-of-the-art technology.
Circus Cinema, Martinborough – boutique cinema serving coffee and wine.
Light House Pauatahanui, Porirua – lounge in luxurious couches while enjoying a film, ballet or musical.
Empire Cinema Island Bay, Wellington – indulge in wine, coffee and snacks while sinking into sofas.

South Island

Paradiso Cinema, Wanaka – lounge in airline seats – or even in an old Morris Minor! –and enjoy a scrumptious meal during the screening.
Gecko Theatre, Motueka – independent cinema with comfy couches.
Dorothy Browns, Arrowtown – chandelier-lit boutique movie theatre.
Picton Cinema, Picton – intimate theatres showing art house films.
State Cinema 6, Nelson – cinema complex showing 3D movies.
The Akaroa Cinema, Akaroa – plush seating with a table for your glass of (local) wine.
Regent on Worcester Cinema, Christchurch – state-of-the-art cinema complex with an awesome selection of titles.