Waitangi Treaty Grounds Admission: Discover New Zealand's Most Important Historic Site
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225 Ratings
Paihia

Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Explore the grounds, visit museums, take a guided tour, and enjoy cultural performances.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Discover the history of New Zealand

Waitangi 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.

Admission is valid for two consecutive days and includes:

Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and the world’s largest ceremonial waka, entry to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi, entry to Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship, informative guided tour around Waitangi Treaty Grounds (50 minutes), Māori cultural experience (30 minutes)

What's Included
  • Headsets provided for clear audio guide
  • Expert local guide
  • Enjoy live entertainment
  • Access to all activities
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the rich history and stunning views of New Zealand’s most significant historical location, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Your admission to Waitangi grants you entry to the ground of the Waitangi Treaty, admittance to the Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi, Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship, a comprehensive (50-minute) guided tour, cultural performance (30-minutes), an introductory film about Waitangi – The Birthplace of a Nation, and unrestricted access to key symbols, bush walks and breathtaking views of the Bay of Islands which are integral to New Zealand’s most pivotal historical site.

  • 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
Location
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
1 Tau Henare Dr,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bruce_m94
Aug 5, 2024
Essential visit. - An essential destination for all New Zealanders. Take your time to wander the museum and look at the documents and stories presented. The Treaty grounds were a perfect place to reflect on us and our place in this country. Shows that much of the political shallow stuff going on right now is shallow and without merit. Intensely relaxing and fulfilling but also intensly political.f
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Heifarac2019
Aug 3, 2024
Must visit 👍 - A hotspot of history and culture, Waitangi must be part of your trip road. Museum, preserved historic sites, rich documentation, all the elements are there to make you discover an important part of New Zealand’s history.
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188jacquelinev
Jun 30, 2024
We could all be French speakers now, if only.... - On a chilly but sunny Matariki Sunday I spent a superb afternoon at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The site of the birth of the Nation is stunningly beautiful in its own right but take the 'Historical Tour' if you want to be transported to times of trading and settlement of Aotearoa from 800 years ago until the present day. Our guide, CeeCee was outstanding; knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Bay of Islands. She had our adult tour group in the palms of her hands as she told stories of the newcomers to this young land. Thoroughly enjoyed her anecdotes, what a gem!
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Todd_a
Jun 28, 2024
Great day at Waitangi - It was really interesting learning about the Māori culture and the formation of NewZealand. The guide was great and the cultural performance was awesome!
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Nigelj613
May 16, 2024
A must visit - Great location very interesting tour given by the guide a real insight into the Maori life and times both currently and when the first white settlers arrived . A must if you are in the area
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Janemlondon
May 16, 2024
A must-see historic gem plus two great museums. - A NZ must-see to try to understand the history, especially if you are foreign like us. This is an excellent site for telling so much of the history of the Maori and European settlers in one place. Very knowledgeable guide and a good system using earpieces so you could wander away to take pictures and still hear what she said. We did the most basic tour, which included a short but entertaining Maori cultural experience. There are also 2 excellent museums on site as well as the homestead, one telling the history of the treaty and the other the price of citizenship. As we were there over Anzac day the latter had particular resonance. We split our visit over 2 days as there was so much to take in and we wanted to do it justice. The entry ticket allows you to do this, which is a really great idea.
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Libbytaylor
May 8, 2024
So worth visiting - What an amazing experience, the grounds, the museums, the guided tour, the cultural experience. Incredibly well done.
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Catherinebe7089pc
Apr 27, 2024
Awesome morning tour of Waitangi - Wow ! What an awesome morning we had with tour guide CC at the Waitangi treaty grounds. Cc what a story teller your passion and knowledge was outstanding the way you brought the past alive I felt like I was transported back in time. Your story telling spun all the information together you were confident passionate and humorous. You entwined European and Māori history with such ease and respect. Your Te reo (Māori language) and ability to recall history was very impressive. Thank you for a fabulous morning.
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Steph_r
Apr 19, 2024
Time well spent in Pahia - We had an interesting and informative visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The setting is peaceful and the grounds are well maintained. The staff were friendly, approachable and informative. The performance was entertaining and educational. The guided walk provided engaging insights and the museum was impressive. Unfortunately, we did not give ourselves enough time. We would recommend allowing yourself at least 4 hours or more to participate in the majority of activities and displays on the grounds.
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Dawn_d
Jul 11, 2024
Good experience but should have been given an scheduled option - Arrived at noon. Told the next tour was not available until 2 pm. Should have been given an option to schedule an exact time. Very informative and enjoyable experience.
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