Waitangi Guided Tour and Cultural Experience

Inclusions

• 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

Highlights

• Guided tour 50 mins – one of our local guided , many of which are descended from those who signed the treaty tell the story of the journey of Māori and European arrival in to New Zealand. Taking in the flagstaff( the spot where the treaty was signed), the Treaty House , the carved meeting house and the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe.
• Cultural Experience 30 mins - 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.
• Access to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi – a state of the art Museum built in 2016 which explains the events leading up to the Treaty and beyond
• Access to Te Rau Aroha/ The price of Citizenship Museum - a memorial to the Maori Battalions built in 2019

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

Driving directions

• 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

From Bay of Islands airport (Kerikeri)

• 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

Additional Information

• New Zealand residents receive discounted admission (ID required)
• Children under 12 are free of charge
• Please note that activities, times and prices may be subject to change

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements