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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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Reviews
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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5.0/5
A must see when visiting NZ.
Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Setup was superb. Maori cultural display was fantastic.
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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.
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2.5/5
Well kept grounds with historical significance.
They can do a better job explaining the history to non-New Zealanders though.
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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!!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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5.0/5
A must see when visiting NZ.
Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Setup was superb. Maori cultural display was fantastic.
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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.
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4.0/5
An insightful museum with an informative tour and excellent cultural show.
A definite essential on any NZ itinerary.
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4.5/5
Interesting and beautiful exhibition of Maori Culture, tidy park, charming people.
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5.0/5
Wonderful museum.
Guide for the tour was well informed. We walked over from the campground.
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4.0/5
Great Haka dance, guided tour - too much information and we could not understand the guide that well.
Still a must do.
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4.0/5
Guided tour and cultural experience.
Very interesting and knowledgeable tour guide. Fantastic cultural performance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3.5/5
Very interesting, we learned about history especially meeting with tribes.
A bit expensive for what it was.
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2.5/5
Well kept grounds with historical significance.
They can do a better job explaining the history to non-New Zealanders though.
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2.5/5
Was good but too touristic.
Otherwise the Maori history was good information and the meeting too.
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4.5/5
Great combo price for admission, tour and Maori cultural performance.
Very interesting and beautiful grounds.
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4.5/5
Very good and humourful explanation.
Nice cultural dance, loud singing performance of Maori group.
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4.0/5
The house of James Busby and the meeting house of the Maori were really informative.
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