Overview
Visit: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, 1 Tau Henare Dr, Paihia New ZealandDiscover the history of New ZealandWaitangi Treaty Grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through New Zealand’s most important historic site. An absolute ‘must-do’ for all visitors to New Zealand, the award-winning Waitangi Treaty Grounds is one of our nation’s premier attractions and tells New Zealand’s story of two peoples coming together as one, under the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Enjoy an inspiring and interactive full day experience through Waitangi’s contemporary museum, powerful Maori cultural performances in an authentic Meeting House, entertaining guided tours, engaging visitor centre, lush native forest and gardens, inspiring art gallery and carving studio, traditional Maori waka (canoe) and hangi, tranquil café and so much more, all with stunning views over the Bay of Islands. Journey through our nation’s past to explore the many strands and stories of the people, events and places that have woven together to shape our nation’s history. The story of Waitangi begins the journey of Aotearoa New Zealand.Daily ScheduleCultural Performances26 December to 28 February – 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm01 March to 24 December – 11am, 1pm & 3pmGuided Tours26 December to 28 February – Tours depart every 30 minutes between 10am and 4:30pm01 March to 24 December –Tours depart every hour on the hour between 10am and 4pmAllow at least 2.5 hours. Day Pass is valid for two consecutive days.
Supplier Name
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Children must be accompanied by an adult,Wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers,COVID-19 vaccination required for guides,Under the COVID-19 protection Framework, all visitors to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds must be fully vaccinated and are required to show their vaccination certificates on arrival.
Inclusions:
All activities,Headsets to hear the guide clearly,Local guide,Live entertainment,Entry/Admission - Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Exclusions:
Food and drinks,Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fantastic. We are Kiwis and found this was excellent in updating our knowledge, explaining from both sides just how bringing two races together bought pressure on both. We spent a day and a half here, walking the grounds, going through the musuem,the Maori Battalion musuem, the cultural performance and found the guide very knowledgeable.
The cafe has very good coffee and the shop has some good items to buy.
I'd definitely rate this as the best experience we have had in BOI
Don't miss it, such a good opportunity to update history narratives and remember the beginnings of our nation.
Reviewed by: beshill, 07/07/2021 12:00:00 AM
Fantastic place for every New Zealander to see. I have been there many times. When I was 11 I saw the place and now I am 57! There are new museums there along with the waka canoe, the meeting house, and the house that I remember when I was so young. But now they have modern museums and wonderful not to be missed live entertainment at their meeting house. Young vibrant people entertaining and educating us. So I understand why is not free as it was and it is worth the entry fee.
Reviewed by: kamo63, 06/30/2021 12:00:00 AM
We visited Monday June 14, what an informative and fascinating place to be. Thank you to our guide, he was fun but also very knowledgeable and an interesting commentator. Thank you, I’m sorry I don’t know how to spell your name!
Reviewed by: shirleym7, 06/17/2021 12:00:00 AM
Loved this tour. The guide was informative and humerous. I learnt a lot about my own Maori heritage. The cultural performance was excellent, the singing was just beautiful and they involved everyone in the show. The Waitangi grounds are well cared for and the New Museum was emotional to visit.
Reviewed by: Angela F, 03/19/2021 12:00:00 AM
Loved this tour. The guide was informative and humerous. I learnt a lot about my own Maori heritage. The cultural performance was excellent, the singing was just beautiful and they involved everyone in the show. The Waitangi grounds are well cared for and the New Museum was emotional to visit.
Reviewed by: Angela_F, 03/18/2021 12:00:00 AM
