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.

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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chunl from China wrote on 13 July 2019

丰富多彩的文化之旅

历史文化信息量很大,环境优美,毛利表演精彩,北岛旅游必来之地,不虚此行!

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ajw from China wrote on 08 December 2017

文化和自然景色都很丰富

这个条约建立了新西兰的立国基础,历史价值很丰富,比起我们的红色教育基地,这里做的好多了,全面恢复了这段历史,也指出其中缺陷。坐落在一个美丽的半岛上,环境优美。还有毛利人歌舞表演。咖啡好喝。推荐

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Jiru from China wrote on 26 February 2017

值得一去

行程大概1到1.5个小时,表演很精彩,室外的风景很好,同时也学到一些关于历史的知识。9分推荐。时间充足的话,建议一去

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xiaodan huang from China wrote on 10 October 2016

棒棒的!

传统表演很好,很用心,对比感觉比auckland museum的要精彩,Guided tour也很好,讲解员居然还是当时参与签约酉长的直系后代,感觉更真实与生动。

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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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