Waitangi Treaty Grounds Cultural Experience & Day Admission
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
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), immersive Māori cultural experience (30 minutes).
With stunning panoramic views of the Bay of Islands, there is something for everyone. History, culture, sightseeing, entertainment, and more.
Location
What you need to know
- 50-minute guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- 30-minute Maori cultural performance
- Full access to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and heritage buildings
- Entry to Te Kongahu Museum of Waitangi
- Entry to Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship
- The world’s largest ceremonial waka
- Guided Tours
- 01 April to 24 December: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30
- More frequent from 26 December to 31 March
- Cultural Performances
- 01 April to 24 December: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
- More frequent from 26 December to 31 March
- Allow 1.5 hours for the tour and performance
- Admission valid for two consecutive days
- 1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, NZ 0293
- Driving directions:
- From Auckland take State Highway One north, following the Twin Coast Discovery tourist route, 165 km to Whangarei. Continue on SH1 approximately 60 km further north, to the point where SH1 bends left to the town of Kawakawa. Follow the signs straight ahead at this junction, a further 15 km to Paihia. The waterfront road through Paihia arrives at a roundabout. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is signposted straight ahead, across a narrow vehicle bridge. Driving time approximately 3 hours
- From Bay of Islands airport (Kerikeri):
- Drive south on State Highway 10 approximately 10 km. At the Puketona junction turn off left, signposted to Paihia, approximately 18 km to the oceanfront roundabout. Turn left to Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Children 0-12 years are free
- Schedules may vary during Waitangi Week (1–5 Feb)
- Cafe and giftshop available onsite
- Admission is valid for two consecutive days from your selected booking date
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to the performance
- Dress comfortably for walking outdoors
- Audio guides available in multiple languages
- Wheelchair accessible throughout most area
- Comfortable footwear required and a moderate level of fitness
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
- Dogs are not permitted on the Waitangi Estate
Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 7661
- This experience is supplied by Waitangi Treaty Grounds Day Pass
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