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Waitangi Guided Tour and Cultural Experience
Visit one of the most historically significant places in New Zealand - the Bay of Islands' Waitangi Treaty Grounds
What to expect
If you're interested in New Zealand's history and culture, there are few places in the country that can compare to the Bay of Islands' Waitangi Treaty Grounds. This guided tour includes entry to the Treaty Grounds and Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi- valid for 2 consecutive days - which will allow you to observe and take part in various well-presented displays and multimedia presentations offering interesting insights into Maori culture and customs to further enhance your experience.
Capping it all off is the 30 minute Cultural Experience - Experience a fun filled and spine tingling performance of singing, poi, stick games, Māori weaponry, as well as the famous haka. All performances begin with a traditional Māori powhiri (welcome/challenge) outside the carved Meeting House. After the show meet the performers, ask questions, and take photos with the team.
What's included
- Pass will be valid 2 consecutive days
- Access to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi
- Access to Te Rau Aroha/ The price of Citizenship Museum
- 50 minute Guided tour
- 30 minute Cultural performance
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Operating Hours
- Open every day except Christmas Day and several days over Waitangi Day (6 February)
- From 26 December to 28 February: 9am to 6pm
- From 1 March to 24 December: 9am to 5pm
Location
- From Auckland take State Highway One north, following the Twin Coast Discovery tourist route, 165 km to Whangarei. Continue on SH1 approximately 60 km further north, to the point where SH1 bends left to the town of Kawakawa. Follow the signs straight ahead at this junction, a further 15 km to Paihia. The waterfront road through Paihia arrives at a roundabout. Waitangi Treaty Grounds is signposted straight ahead, across a narrow vehicle bridge. Driving time approximately 3 hours
- Drive south on State Highway 10 approximately 10 km. At the Puketona junction turn off left, signposted to Paihia, approximately 18 km to the oceanfront roundabout. Turn left to Waitangi Treaty Grounds
