"I guess it's a reflection of the size of the field in Christchurch because of the massive amount of supporters who will come [from Britain].
"That's what it will be all about won't it," he said.
"I guess that's the reality of the size of the fields, especially in Christchurch ... now they can't cope with [huge numbers]."
Quinn said around 10,000 Lions fans made the trip over from Britain in 2005, the last time the team toured in New Zealand.
"Really in New Zealand you can only have these kinds of tests at Eden Park and to a lesser extent Wellington.
"It's disappointing but a reality.
"The Christchurch fans are as vigorous and keen as anywhere in the country ... but the reality is for something like the Lions tour ... you have to go to the biggest grounds to support the influx of supporters from overseas."
The Lions will play three test matches against the All Blacks, two of which will be held at Eden Park stadium, and another at Wellington's Westpac stadium.
The Lions would play two matches in the South Island against the Crusaders and the Highlanders.
Eden Park is the most beneficial stadium for New Zealand Rugby to hold tests at from a financial perspective.
The stadium, which hosted the 2011 Rugby World Cup final, holds nearly twice the amount as Dunedin's Forsyth Barr stadium, the South Island's biggest venue, meaning the potential for ticket sale revenue is much higher.
"It's a reality financially. You can see why it's structured this way," said Quinn.
Former All Black captain Graham Mourie, whol played against the 1977 Lions, said organising a tour like this was "a balancing act" and he thought the organisers had done a good job.
Mourie accepted the practical need to play in areas which could best host large numbers and said although there would not be any test matches in the South Island, most rugby fans would have the chance to see the Lions play, which was the important thing.
"The recognition has to be that the South Island doesn't really have the stadiums."
Meanwhile Wellington's city council was rapt that two back to back games had been scheduled in the capital.
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said people who recall the Lions' 2005 visit will remember the great celebration and festivities that lifted the spirits of the city - "whether we won or lost the rugby it didn't matter, everyone was having a good time."
Deputy Mayor Justin Lester said the fact the Lions will play the Hurricanes and then the All Blacks within the same week means the travelling fans will stay in the region for longer, which was great news for Wellington's tourism and hospitality industries.
"We're already talking to New Zealand Rugby, the local hospo sector and other interested parties to make sure the 2017 tour is just as good, if not better."
Jeremy Smith, President of the Wellington Hospitality Association, says: "We are extremely excited about the British and Irish lions coming here in 2017 - we've been eagerly waiting their return since 2005.
"These events are a massive boost to the Wellington economy and with back-to-back games it will be bigger and better than 2005. We're sure the whole of the region will get behind this great occasion."
2017 Lions Tour
3 June v Provincial Union Team, Toll Stadium, Whangarei
7 June v Blues, Eden Park, Auckland
10 June v Crusaders, AMI Stadium, Christchurch
13 June v Highlanders, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
17 June v Maori All Blacks, Rotorua International Stadium
20 June v Chiefs, Waikato Stadium Hamilton
24 June v All Blacks (1st test), Eden Park, Auckland
27 June v Hurricanes, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
1 July v All Blacks (2nd test), Westpac Stadium, Wellington
8 July v All Blacks (3rd tst), Eden Park, Auckland
2016 All Blacks schedule
11 June v Wales, Eden Park, Auckland
18 June v Wales, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
25 June v Wales, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
27 August v Australia, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
10 September v Argentina, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
17 September v South Afria, AMI Stadium, Christchurch
22 October v Australia, Eden Park, Auckland
