LOCATION

Picnic Cinema will be located just west of the Cornwall Park Playground, near the Coronation Fountain.  Closest access is from Roberts St, but it’s a short stroll from Tomoana Rd.

MOVIE START TIMES

The gate opens 45 minutes before each movie starts.  Prior to the movie starting we’ll be showing some trailers for other movies and also, before each evening movie, a Kiwi short film.  Be sure to arrive in plenty of time to enjoy your picnic.

PARKING

There’s plenty of on-street parking within a couple of hundred metres of Cornwall Park.

SEATING

Picnic Cinema doesn’t provide seating.  Please bring some low seats, or else a picnic blanket, and some cushions or bean bags.  If you bring a normal height seat please be considerate to other members of the audience and place your seat at the back of the fenced area.

TICKET SALES

It’s best to buy tickets in advance through the Picnic Cinema website.  That way you won’t have to queue to buy tickets (and risk missing the start of the movie!).  Please note, ticket sales at the door are EFTPOS only – no cash sales.

TOILETS

The public toilets at the playground will be kept open.  There’ll also be additional portaloos nearby.

PASS-OUTS

All ticket holders will receive a coloured wristband specific to your movie session.  The wristband must be worn at all times inside the fenced area and it will allow pass-out access so you can re-enter the fenced area if, for instance, you leave to use the toilets.

FOOD 

There won’t be any food trucks at Picnic Cinema.  We recommend you bring your own picnics, or else you can buy a take-away from Hastings.  We will have yummy Duck Island ice creams for sale (EFTPOS only – no cash sales).

RUBBISH

There will be no rubbish bins on site.  Please take your rubbish away for recycling at home.  Compostable rubbish bags will be available free of charge.

FIRST AID

There’ll be a trained first-aider with first-aid kit at the entry marquee.  We’ll also have drinking water for you to refill your own bottle, and some sunscreen.