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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.

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.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Excellent
Excellent
Saw Sandy from NZ
Great experience!
Great experience!
olgah1 from NZ
Great experience!
Great experience!
olgah1 from NZ
Great experience!
Great experience!
olgah1 from NZ
Amazing!
Amazing!
clarep4 from NZ
Amazing!
Amazing!
clarep4 from NZ
Amazing!
Amazing!
clarep4 from NZ
Maori performance
Maori performance
mirjanag from Australia
Culture history and entertainment
Culture history and entertainment
gizelles from Australia
Fantastic
Fantastic
kend from Australia
Good day out
Good day out
Sarah from Australia
The meeting house
The meeting house
Carol Critchley from United Kingdom
Cultural performance
The meeting house
Carol Critchley from United Kingdom
Go see and learn
Go see and learn
Annette from NZ
Great experience
Great experience
Jacqui Carr from NZ
Fantastic experience watching the Hangi Concert in the carved meeting house.
Fantastic experience watching the Hangi Concert in the carved meeting house.
izam from NZ
Must do !
Must do !
jackieh1 from Australia
Must do !
Must do !
jackieh1 from Australia
Had a great day.
Had a great day.
janynem from Australia
Had a great day.
Had a great day.
janynem from Australia
Had a great day.
Had a great day.
janynem from Australia
Beautiful waka
Beautiful waka
Mellissa Hall from NZ
Inside museum
Beautiful waka
Mellissa Hall from NZ
Treaty grounds
Beautiful waka
Mellissa Hall from NZ
Awesome
Awesome
Sereana from NZ
Awesome
Awesome
Sereana from NZ
Awesome
Awesome
Sereana from NZ
Informative must
Informative must
Denise Pilgrim from Australia
Amazing cultural experience
Amazing cultural experience
Shani from United Kingdom
Amazing cultural experience
Amazing cultural experience
Shani from United Kingdom
Informativ
Informativ
margitp from Germany
Informativ
Informativ
margitp from Germany
Largest ceremonial war canoe(waka).
Largest ceremonial war canoe(waka).
alexw17 from Australia
An interesting insight into Maori history
An interesting insight into Maori history
Gai from Australia
An interesting insight into Maori history
An interesting insight into Maori history
Gai from Australia
An interesting insight into Maori history
An interesting insight into Maori history
Gai from Australia
Very unique experience
Very unique experience
doran1 from Hungary
Very unique experience
Very unique experience
doran1 from Hungary
Beautiful grounds full of history
Beautiful grounds full of history
Kathryn from United Kingdom
Beautiful grounds full of history
Beautiful grounds full of history
Kathryn from United Kingdom
Good experience
Good experience
floriner from Belgium
Good experience
Good experience
floriner from Belgium
Good experience
Good experience
floriner from Belgium
Worth a visit
Worth a visit
angelaf4 from United Kingdom
Worth a visit
Worth a visit
angelaf4 from United Kingdom
Very informative and interesting
Very informative and interesting
lindar1 from NZ
Always an amazing time
Always an amazing time
Amie from NZ
Thought provoking and breathtaking
Thought provoking and breathtaking
Wendy from NZ
Très intéressant, vaut le déplacement
Très intéressant, vaut le déplacement
Yannick Vanhelst from France
Très intéressant, vaut le déplacement
Très intéressant, vaut le déplacement
Yannick Vanhelst from France
Day out with the Family
Day out with the Family
John Lambert from NZ
Must see highly recommendable...
Must see highly recommendable...
Angiline from NZ
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Mary Pettit from United Kingdom
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Peta from Australia
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Peta from Australia
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Peta from Australia
Cultural activity
Cultural activity
Linda from Australia
Waitangi Day Experience
Cultural activity
Linda from Australia
Waitangi visit
Waitangi visit
Neil Henderson from NZ
文化和自然景色都很丰富
文化和自然景色都很丰富
ajw from China
Fantastic Cultural Experience
Fantastic Cultural Experience
davidm25 from NZ
The Flagstaff on the Treaty Grounds overlooking Bay of Islands.
The Flagstaff on the Treaty Grounds overlooking Bay of Islands.
Peter from Australia
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Jonathan from United Kingdom
The entertaining cultural display
The entertaining cultural display
Esther Andrews from Australia
Treaty visit - superb
Treaty visit - superb
Bryce Griffiths from NZ
Watching over the visitors.
Watching over the visitors.
Lori Thompson from NZ
Treaty Grounds were awesome
Treaty Grounds were awesome
Suzie from Australia
Treaty Grounds were awesome
Treaty Grounds were awesome
Suzie from Australia
Treaty Grounds were awesome
Treaty Grounds were awesome
Suzie from Australia
Beach
Beach
Sylvia from NZ
Waka
Beach
Sylvia from NZ
Fantastic Day!
Fantastic Day!
Zoe from United Kingdom
A vital piece of NZ History
A vital piece of NZ History
Sunit Keshwara from NZ
A vital piece of NZ History
A vital piece of NZ History
Sunit Keshwara from NZ
A vital piece of NZ History
A vital piece of NZ History
Sunit Keshwara from NZ
Live and Learn
Live and Learn
Ken Palaaia and Tumua Palaaia from NZ
Live and Learn
Live and Learn
Ken Palaaia and Tumua Palaaia from NZ
Live and Learn
Live and Learn
Ken Palaaia and Tumua Palaaia from NZ
Treaty grounds
Treaty grounds
William Liffiton from NZ

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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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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