Waitangi Treaty Grounds

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73 Face-to-Face

4 Heritage Attractions

8 Paihia

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Waitangi Treaty Grounds waka hongi
Cultural performance at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is New Zealand's most important historic site and are an absolute must-do when you are in the Bay of Islands - the grounds are rich in history and stories of the momentous events that have shaped our nation.

OPENING HOURS: Mon - Sun, 9am to 5pm
COST: $40.00 – Day Pass/General Admission | $110.00 – Hangi & Concert

With a Day Pass, you’ll enjoy admission to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum of Waitangi, Guided Tours, Cultural Performances and full access to the expansive grounds of New Zealand’s most important historic site. With our great value Day Pass and free entry for children up to 18, there are so many reasons to put Waitangi Treaty Grounds at the top of your list of things to do in the Bay of Islands.

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Waitangi Treaty Grounds

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Location

North IslandNorthlandPaihia

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-35.266546799165

174.081871116161

Latitude
-35.266546799165
Longitude
174.081871116161

Reviews

    • Wonderful museum.
    • Expensive, but well worth it.
    • Knowledgeable tour guide.
    • Impressive and very well done museum.
    • Guided tour and cultural experience.
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  • 4.0/5

    A MUST visit.

    CC our tour guide was fantastic. Very informative and easy going. The culture show was equally as good.

    Beautifully kept grounds and the view is amazing!!

    Reviewed 2 months ago

    Chel's avatar

    Chel

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Incredible and humbling experience.

    We booked the Hāngi and Concert and felt honoured to have experienced the Māori culture, history, hospitality and generosity.

    The museums are incredible and packed with must-know history.

    The forests were beautiful too - lots of birds to see!

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Valerie V's avatar

    Valerie V

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    My wife and I did the Hāngi, concert, tour and cultural performance.

    Amazing historical museums and very grateful to learn and experience some incredible maori culture in such an engaging way with their stories told through masterful group performances right up close as well.

    The team are friendly and very engaging. Easy 5 stars and must experience for everyone.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Cam's avatar

    Cam

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

    The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. The Maori show was excellent and because the meeting house limits the number of people who can attend it results in quite an intimate setting. I would recommend to anyone that they should go if they get the opportunity.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Penny Bullock's avatar

    Penny Bullock

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We did the all inclusive package with the kids.

    Walk around the park was really interesting, history easy to follow by all ages. Host at the hungi and concert was brilliant, show well worth it and food tops. Kids had 3 serves of dessert...

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Nigel Jarvis's avatar

    Nigel Jarvis

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice half day tour.

    Interesting history and beautiful surroundings. The big war canoe is very impressive. Also the museum itself is definitely worth a visit.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    A must see when visiting NZ.

    Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Setup was superb. Maori cultural display was fantastic.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    An excellent introduction into the history of New Zealand and the Maori culture.

    The live performance was a definite highlight and I would highly recommend.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    IRELAND
    Melanie Farrell's avatar

    Melanie Farrell

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very informative, really enjoyed learning about New Zealand history.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    Charlotte's avatar

    Charlotte

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Well kept grounds with historical significance.

    They can do a better job explaining the history to non-New Zealanders though.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    CANADA
    Ken's avatar

    Ken

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A MUST visit.

    CC our tour guide was fantastic. Very informative and easy going. The culture show was equally as good.

    Beautifully kept grounds and the view is amazing!!

    Reviewed 2 months ago

    Chel's avatar

    Chel

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    My wife and I did the Hāngi, concert, tour and cultural performance.

    Amazing historical museums and very grateful to learn and experience some incredible maori culture in such an engaging way with their stories told through masterful group performances right up close as well.

    The team are friendly and very engaging. Easy 5 stars and must experience for everyone.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Cam's avatar

    Cam

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Incredible and humbling experience.

    We booked the Hāngi and Concert and felt honoured to have experienced the Māori culture, history, hospitality and generosity.

    The museums are incredible and packed with must-know history.

    The forests were beautiful too - lots of birds to see!

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Valerie V's avatar

    Valerie V

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

    The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. The Maori show was excellent and because the meeting house limits the number of people who can attend it results in quite an intimate setting. I would recommend to anyone that they should go if they get the opportunity.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Penny Bullock's avatar

    Penny Bullock

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We did the all inclusive package with the kids.

    Walk around the park was really interesting, history easy to follow by all ages. Host at the hungi and concert was brilliant, show well worth it and food tops. Kids had 3 serves of dessert...

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Nigel Jarvis's avatar

    Nigel Jarvis

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice half day tour.

    Interesting history and beautiful surroundings. The big war canoe is very impressive. Also the museum itself is definitely worth a visit.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Very informative, really enjoyed learning about New Zealand history.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    Charlotte's avatar

    Charlotte

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    An excellent introduction into the history of New Zealand and the Maori culture.

    The live performance was a definite highlight and I would highly recommend.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    IRELAND
    Melanie Farrell's avatar

    Melanie Farrell

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A must see when visiting NZ.

    Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Setup was superb. Maori cultural display was fantastic.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    In my opinion, a very good introduction to the story of the Maori people and their relationship with the English Crown.

    You can spend a long time there, there is really a lot to see and the place itself is very beautiful. It is really worth it if you want to understand part of this country's story.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    FRANCE
    Thomas Nolwenn's avatar

    Thomas Nolwenn

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    An insightful museum with an informative tour and excellent cultural show.

    A definite essential on any NZ itinerary.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Vicki Robey's avatar

    Vicki Robey

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Interesting and beautiful exhibition of Maori culture, a very tidy park.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

  • 4.5/5

    Interesting and beautiful exhibition of Maori Culture, tidy park, charming people.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Michal Za'heryuk's avatar

    Michal Za'heryuk

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Wonderful museum.

    Guide for the tour was well informed. We walked over from the campground.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    CANADA
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    dan dalgleish

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great Haka dance, guided tour - too much information and we could not understand the guide that well.

    Still a must do.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    GERMANY
    Sabine Bergen's avatar

    Sabine Bergen

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Guided tour and cultural experience.

    Very interesting and knowledgeable tour guide. Fantastic cultural performance.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Nancy Logan's avatar

    Nancy Logan

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Definitely worth the money if you can get a discount, otherwise perhaps a little overpriced.

    The concert/choir is the highlight, you have to register for it at the entrance counter.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    GERMANY
    Luca Staudt's avatar

    Luca Staudt

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Impressive and very well done museum.

    I learned a lot about the history of New Zealand. Definitely a must do thing for all travellers. Worth the price of $40.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 4.5/5

    Very informative about the history of the place.

    Performance nicely set up and all together not too serious. The park hides the crowds well. Awesome boat with interactive information.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Friederike East's avatar

    Friederike East

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Very interesting, we learned about history especially meeting with tribes.

    A bit expensive for what it was.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    FRANCE
    Fanny DeBon's avatar

    Fanny DeBon

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Well kept grounds with historical significance.

    They can do a better job explaining the history to non-New Zealanders though.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    CANADA
    Ken's avatar

    Ken

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    The location is nice, excellent show, poor visitors guide, poor museum 'part'.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    FRANCE
    Guillaume's avatar

    Guillaume

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Was good but too touristic.

    Otherwise the Maori history was good information and the meeting too.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    FRANCE
    Laurene's avatar

    Laurene

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Knowledgeable tour guide.

    Very good cultural display in traditional Maori setting.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    Ian Garner's avatar

    Ian Garner

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very well setup, informative tour and very thought provoking.

    Reviewed about 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.5/5

    Great combo price for admission, tour and Maori cultural performance.

    Very interesting and beautiful grounds.

    Reviewed about 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    Sarah Horn's avatar

    Sarah Horn

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very good and humourful explanation.

    Nice cultural dance, loud singing performance of Maori group.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Leo's avatar

    Leo

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    The house of James Busby and the meeting house of the Maori were really informative.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Very good information about Maori culture.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    GERMANY
    Reinhard Stahl's avatar

    Reinhard Stahl

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very good information about Maori culture.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    GERMANY
    Reinhard Stahl's avatar

    Reinhard Stahl

    Customer