But the grounds - and many like it around the country - are being used by the national coaches as a foundation point to reach football's biggest stage.
All Whites coach Fritz Schmid and New Zealand under-20 men's coach Des Buckingham are in Dunedin this week.
It is the eighth stop of 10 around the country, as the pair look to immerse themselves in the set-up of each local environment.
During their five-day trip they will watch many of the federation's top players - both youth and senior - as well as deliver seminars for the region's coaches."The one thing I think helps with what we're doing down here is we're bringing national coaches to the area, rather than bringing players to the national set-up," Buckingham said.
"It just gives us a better idea of what's happening on a local level.
"Hopefully, longer term that enables players ... to come into our environment a bit more."
While there were top players overseas, 90% of players involved in national teams - both senior and age-grade - were playing domestically.
Buckingham said it was important to observe and interact with players and coaches in their own environments.
That would make the national coaches more accessible to them and make the players feel as though they were being seen.
Previously, that tended to be limited to going to games and delivering presentations.
The pair had not been in Dunedin long, although Schmid had a positive early impression.
"What I see so far is you have fantastic facilities - you have a wonderful environment.
"Today we even get a bit of sun - yesterday was a bit different.
"But I see very dedicated people working with the kids and you have all the tools and facilities to really do some good work - that's exciting to see."
Both coaches spoke of a long-term focus.
They remarked that the 15 and 16-year-olds at Tahuna Park yesterday could be the ones trying to take them to the next World Cup, or more likely the 2026 one.
Expanding on that, it might not be too far down the track they got called up to the senior squad.
Several youngsters were involved in the All Whites campaign in June last year, the youngest being Liberato Cacace, who debuted as a 17-year-old.
Buckingham, originally from England, has been involved in New Zealand football in various roles for the past five years.
He acknowledged the progress made in the South and said he thought there was talent in the region of interest at the national level.
"I think if we're talking South Island and especially down here, I think in the past you've had players that maybe haven't stayed here.
"From their teenage years they've moved on to do well.
"I think the set-up you've got here at the moment will hopefully enable more players to come through and hopefully stay in the region a bit longer and go on to represent Southern."
