Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

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Waitangi Treaty Grounds: 2-Day Pass

Waitangi Treaty Grounds: 2-Day Pass

Open 9am - 5pm Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, New Zealand’s premier historic site, with a 2-day pass. Valid for two consecutive days, your pass includes an informative 50-minute guided tour, introductory film, and 30-minute cultural performance. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are where New Zealand’s most significant document was signed. Watch an introductory film about the Treaty of Waitangi. Embark on a 50-minute tour with a local guide, with headsets provided so that you can hear clearly. Stroll through the beautiful grounds and admire panoramic views of the Bay of Islands. See the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe, and stand in the spot where the treaty was signed. Visit the Museum of Waitangi Te Kongahu to see permanent and changing exhibits. Make use of multimedia and visual displays as you admire taonga (treasures). Enjoy a 30-minute cultural performance at the magnificently carved meeting house. Te Pitowhenua, a performing arts group, will invite you inside with a traditional Maori powhiri (welcome). Poi twirling, Maori weaponry, stick games, heavenly harmonies, and a traditional haka dance will leave you spellbound.

Waitangi: Treaty Grounds Hāngī and Concert Combo Pass

Waitangi: Treaty Grounds Hāngī and Concert Combo Pass

Enjoy a summer evening at Waitangi Treaty Grounds immersed in Māori culture. Begin your evening by mix and mingling in the relaxing setting of the Whare Waka Café before watching our expert hāngī chef unveil your hāngī dinner cooked in an underground oven. Follow your guide through the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for a fierce challenge before being entertained by a high energy cultural performance. As the performance concludes, you will return to the café for a delicious buffet meal of meats, vegetables, breads, salad and steamed pudding for dessert. Your Combo pass includes a 2-day Admission which allows you to experience everything the Waitangi Treaty Grounds has to offer by day including a 50 minute guided tour, 30 minute Māori cultural experience, 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 and to Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship.

From Auckland: 2 Day Bay of Islands Tour & Cruise

From Auckland: 2 Day Bay of Islands Tour & Cruise

Searching for the best Bay of Islands tour from Auckland? Join the award-winning team at Cheeky Kiwi Travel on a fully-guided, small group tour from Auckland to Paihia – complete with a magical cruise of the Bay of Islands! Led by our famously passionate guides, this tour combines the best of both coasts of subtropical Northland. You’ll be treated to the legendary Cheeky Kiwi experience with unforgettable stops along the journey, including the famous Hole in the Rock, Urupukapuka Island, Treaty of Waitangi Grounds, Kauri Museum and a visit to Waipoua Forest to see the largest known living kauri tree, Tāne Mahuta. Due to exciting preservation efforts, access to Tāne Mahuta, the world’s largest living kauri tree, will be temporarily closed from September 30 for approximately 8 weeks. This is part of a vital project to protect the tree and surrounding area from the risk of kauri dieback. While the Tāne Mahuta Walk will be closed, we will still pass through the breathtaking Waipoua Forest, where you can enjoy its serene beauty and learn about the ongoing efforts to protect these natural wonders for future generations.

Bay of Islands HOLE IN THE ROCK & WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS

Bay of Islands HOLE IN THE ROCK & WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS

Embark on an ocean adventure from Auckland to the Bay of Islands. Combine exhilaration and exploration with a balance of speed and thrills, as well as stops to view wildlife, learn about the Bay of Islands, and take photos. Visit the dramatic cliffs at Cape Brett Peninsula and the iconic Hole in the Rock, and when conditions permit, enter the amazing Cathedral Cave. Relax in state of the art suspension seating for a safe and comfortable ride as you fast track your journey through the iconic scenery of the Bay of Islands. After your ocean adventure, visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Take an informative guided tour around the grounds and learn about Maori culture. See all heritage buildings and the world's largest ceremonial waka. Explore the Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi and the Te Rau Aroha Museum.

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4.7
(61 reviews)

Such an amazing experience for Kiwis and visitors alike. We had a wonderful evening and our kids (5 and 7 years old) enjoyed it, too. We went back the next day for the tour around the grounds and another cultural performance (different from the performance the night before). Both guides were so lovely and knowledgeable. It was a great introduction to Maori culture for our friend from overseas. Our family loved it! Not the first time we've visited and certainly won't be the last time!

It was amazing, we went on the 3pm afternoon guided tour and it was very informative. Lots and lots of history to take in. The team were very friendly and approachable. We went back for an hour the next afternoon however I would recommend doing the full day there followed by the dinner as we didn’t get enough time to read through everything displayed in the museums. There is a lot of Information to take in and look at if your are interested in taking in the full experience.

The tour was fantastic. The itinerary was a perfect mix of culture and NZ countryside. The driver was excellent, he was respectful and passionate about his country and nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed a full 2 day itinerary in the Bay of Islands on an excellent value tour.

An excellent experience - Roze the guide was enchanting, fascinating and understandable historic information shared. The location is beautiful, museum a must see and the walk from paihia easy to navigate.

Excellent tour. Company very professional and guide Ally amazing. Extremely helpful and a great guide. Would recommend for a quick snapshot of the bay of Islands.