New Zealand, Bay of Islands, Waitangi National Reserve, Heart of N.Z. history.

Maori place name: Noisy or weeping water, wai (water), tangi (weeping or sounding).

Waitangi National Trust Treaty Grounds - The very heart of New Zealand history

Welcome to the birthplace of our nation, a place all New Zealanders belong to and where our people advance together.

Gifted to the Nation by Lord and Lady Bledisloe in 1932, The Waitangi National Trust Treaty Grounds is a unique and fascinating insight into New Zealand's historic past. The Treaty of Waitangi, signed here in 1840 between the Maori Chiefs and British Crown, became the basis for life in New Zealand as we know it today.

Visit the historic Treaty House, fully carved Maori Meeting House, Maori War Canoe and Exhibition. Experience the award winning Sound/Light display in the Meeting House, enjoy the magnificent park like grounds with their abundant native bird life, heritage trees and wonderful Bay views. Learn all about the signing of the Treaty.

Admission: Adults $10.00 Children free
Open 7 days 9am - 5pm (Winter) 9am - 6pm (Summer)

1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi
PO Box 48, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Phone: 09-402-7437 Fax: 09-402-8303

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

THE DISCOVERY TRAIL
A self discovery tour available all year round to explore the Treaty Grounds at your leisure.

EMBRACE WAITANGI
A 60 minute guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, departing daily from our Visitors Centre at: 10:30am / 12:30 pm / 2:30 pm
Price: $20 per adult (including admission). Children 14 yrs & under No Charge.

KAPA HAKA
A 30 minute daily Maori Kapa Haka performance in our Visitors Centre
Theatre at: 11:30am / 1:30pm / 2:20 pm
Price: $10.00 per person. children age 4 years & under No Charge.
This is a stand alone product, therefore admission to the Treat Grounds is separate if people which to experience the Grounds as well as have a taste of Maori culture.

THE STORY OF THE TREATY OF WAITANGI SOUND & LIGHT SHOW
A 75 minute evening cultural performance combining Maori culture, live drama and sound and light. It tells the story from the coming of Kupe (the first Maori to discover Aotearoa) to the present day, including the events surrounding the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Pick up can be arranged from Paihia accommodation.
Available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at the Whare Runanga (Maori meeting house). Entrance via the Treaty House gates. Show commences at 8pm
Price: $50.00 per adult $22.50 per child age 3 - 15 years For more details click here.

WAIKOKOPU CAFE
Incredible edibles and seriously good coffee. Fully licensed. Open daily from 9am

QUALITY SHOPPING
Unique and traditional local arts & crafts.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WAITANGI DAY CELEBRATIONS - 6 February
New Zealand's recognition of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. On and around the site of the signing are various displays and activities celebration the New Zealand way of life. Cultural Day held at the Waitangi National Reserve.

Phone: 09 402-7437 for further information.

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Waitangi National Trust Treaty Grounds - The very heart of New Zealand history

Admission: Adults $10.00 Children free Open 7 days 9am - 5pm (Winter) 9am - 6pm (Summer) 1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi PO Box 48, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand Phone: 09-402-7437 Fax: 09-402-8303

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Admission: Adults $10.00 Children free
Open 7 days 9am - 5pm (Winter) 9am - 6pm (Summer)

1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi
PO Box 48, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Phone: 09-402-7437 Fax: 09-402-8303