Overview

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Shrouded by the beauty of the Waitangi Treaty grounds, the carved Maori house is a meeting house for people by day, and a theatre for international tourists by night.

Six nights* a week the marae is transformed into a magical setting where performers from the Culture North night show tell visitors to Northland the real story of New Zealand. A contemporary production combining drama, music and dance, the show relates the traditional story of how two cultures; Maori and European, settled in New Zealand.

Intimately and authentically staged, the journey begins as you are ushered through the historic grounds where the treaty was signed. Modern day descendents of both cultures meet and welcome guests to this special place beginning with an authentic Maori welcome and ending with the re-enactment of the story of their forefathers, both of whom arrived by sea in this mysterious and beautiful land.

Programme:

7.30pm complimentary pick up from your accommodation in Paihia area Traditional welcome to Waitangi The live drama of the Night Show Mixing of cast and public 9.30pm Return to accommodation Duration 2 hours

Price and Departure

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Prices: NZ $60 per person

Shows: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, October to April, Other days by arrangement

Departures: Paihia 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Pick up available from your accommodation in and around Paihia

Durations: 2 hours

Location: Waitangi Treaty Grounds Inside the carved house

Booking Conditions:

• Credit card details are required to confirm a booking.
• Free transport to and from your accommodation in and around Paihia is available. Please advise details upon booking and reconfirm on your arrival in the Bay of Islands.
• If booking cancelled within 24 hours of show date, a penalty may be charged to your credit card