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Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Experience Pass

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A Day Pass to the Treaty Grounds gives you an all-inclusive experience of Waitangi, while enjoying panoramic views of the Bay.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in New Zealand history on the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Spend time exploring the new museums
Enjoy the stunning surrounds with bush walks and spectacular Bay of Island’s views
Take an informative guided tour of the grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important historic site, where in 1840 New Zealand’s founding document was signed: the Treaty of Waitangi.

Features of Waitangi Treaty Grounds include Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi, the Treaty House, the carved Meeting House, a carving studio and the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe.

Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi holds a stunning collection of stories and taonga (treasured objects) which bring to life the history of Waitangi. Discover world class interactive displays and enjoy the temporary gallery featuring touring exhibitions.

Te Rau Aroha was opened in 2020 and commemorates the service and sacrifice of Māori in the NZ Armed Forces, sharing stories of heroism, loss and restoration from the world wars and subsequent conflicts.

Visitors to Waitangi Treaty Grounds may purchase a Day Pass which includes a guided tour (50 minutes), a Māori cultural performance (30 minutes), entry to the two museums, the Treaty House, the carved Meeting House, and the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe.

Hāngi and concert evenings are scheduled during the summer months – an intimate cultural experience not to be missed.

The award-winning Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a must-do for all visitors to the Bay of Islands.

Adult Visitor $60.00

NZ Resident $30.00

Child $0.00 (Under 18 years. Must be accompanied by an adult.)

What's included

Admission to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Entry to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi and Te Rau Aroha Museum
An informative guided tour with one of our local guides (1 hour)
A high-energy, entertaining cultural performance (30 minutes)
Full access to New Zealand’s most historic site, featured icons, bush walks and spectacular Bay of Island’s views

Duration

The duration of this experience is 1 days

Location

Tau Henare Drive, Paihia to Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

Adult price applies to ages 18+. New Zealand Residents must provide I.D.
Children FREE (up to 18 years when accompanied by parent or caregiver).
Closed Christmas Day.
Tour departure times:From 26 December to 28 February tours depart every 30 minutes between 10am and 4.30pm.
From 1 March to 24 December tours depart every hour on the hour between 10am to 4pm.
Please select your preferred time for the Guided Tour and Cultural Performance as you proceed to checkout.
Cultural performance times:From 26 December to 28 February: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm.
From 1 March to 24 December: 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
Please select your preferred time for the Guided Tour and Cultural Performance as you proceed to checkout.
Opening Hours:26 December to 29 February: 9am to 6pm.
1 March to 24 December: 9am to 5pm.
On 6 February each year (Waitangi Day), Waitangi Treaty Grounds closes its buildings for the day and the grounds become the location of a free festival for the public to enjoy.

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paular1 from New Zealand wrote on 17 May 2021

Waitangi Experience

Beautiful day, great tour guide. Learnt a lot, enjoyed the experience

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Barbara Rothschild from New Zealand wrote on 25 April 2021

Beautiful Waitangi

Wonderful experience, guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, the whole experience is a must do. The grounds and history are very enlightening and the cultural experience was fabulous.

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Christine Webster from New Zealand wrote on 11 March 2021

Waitangi tour and Cultural Show

What a awesome day.very good guide and cultural show.So glad it wasn't busy as could spend time leisurely looking at both museums and find a great Uncle in the history photos.Go now you will not be disappointed and lucky not Queenstown prices.Looking forward to going up again for Waitangi celebrations.

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Teresa Higham from New Zealand wrote on 12 February 2021

History lesson

We were two mums and two teenage daughters taking the opportunity to learn and re-learn a very important kaupapa that shaped Aotearoa. NZ we’re still a work in progress ☺️ Absolutely enjoyed the guided tour, the Kapa haka show, Te Rau Aroha, all the artifacts and displays. Highly recommend all NZers to take the time to visit the Waitangi Grounds through Bookme for a slightly reduced cover charge (local)

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havent from New Zealand wrote on 20 May 2021

Ka rawe

We loved the informative tour around the Waitangi treaty grounds. As tangata whenua we were super impressed with the non bias presentation of information. The culture experience was a beautiful snippet of hiw we play and perform. Thank you.

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