Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council
Drive, walk or cycle into the south bank of the Ashley Rakahuri River in Rangiora for your choice of two movie screenings:
Saturday 18 January, 2pm — Minions: The Rise of Gru
The origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled. This film has a PG rating with a warning note for violence.
Entry to the screening area will open at 1pm.
Buy tickets to Minions: The Rise of Gru
Saturday 18 January at 6pm — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.
This film has a PG rating with a warning note for battle violence and fantasy horror.
Entry to the screening area will open at 5pm.
Buy tickets to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Drive-in movie details
- Cyclists and pedestrians can enter the event space from the Break Bank carpark or via the Rakahuri Trail.
- Tickets cost $20 per car, or $5 per pedestrian or cyclist. There will be no gate sales.
- A range of food options will be available on site, and you are welcome to bring your own food. Please remember to take all rubbish with you when you leave.
- For those in cars, movie audio will be available through either your car radio or an app on your smartphone, with details provided on-screen before the movie begins.
- A reserved space with speakers will be set up at the front of the area for those who want to watch the movie on a picnic rug or camp chair.
- The screen will be elevated to allow for good viewing for the whole area.
- The movies will go ahead rain or shine, but if the event is cancelled for any reason, tickets will be refunded.
- Please note this is an alcohol-free, smoke-free and pet-free event.
Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park
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