Waitangi Treaty Grounds
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, overlooking the Bay of Islands, is New Zealand's pre-eminent historic site.
It was here on February 6th, 1840, that the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori and the British Crown. The Treaty Grounds are part of the 506 hectare (1000 acre) Waitangi National Trust estate, which was gifted to the nation by Lord and Lady Bledisloe in 1932.
There are a number of cultural and personal activities as well as group tours available.
See Nga Puawai o Waitangi Cultural Performance. The resident Maori cultural group entertains and informs with a 30-minute journey in traditional and contemporary story and song. Performances are at 10.30a.m 11.30a.m 1.30p.m and 2.30p.m from Mid October to 30 April. Hours are subject to change during the winter months. $12.00 per adult (price does not include grounds admission), $5.00 per child.
Embrace Waitangi (regular guided tours) are a 60 minute guided tour of the grounds by local Maori guides will give you a unique insight into this special and spiritual place. Daily tours 9.15a.m. 10.30a.m. 1.30p.m. and 3.00p.m for the summer months of 1 October to 30 April. Hours are subject to change during the winter months. $22.00 per adult includes admission, $5.00 per child.
The Ultimate Waitangi Experience is one convenient package that brings together all the magic of Waitangi for one low price, and includes:
-- Grounds admission
-- Nga Puawai o Waitangi cultural performance
-- Embrace Waitangi guided tour
-- Audio-visual presentation
-- Free gift of a copy of the Treaty of Waitangi
Adults $30, children $8. The Ultimate Family Experience: $69 per family (2 adults, 2 children).
A self-guided discovery tour is available year-round, to explore the Treaty Grounds and nature trail at your leisure.
organisation:
cost:
Various
dates:
every day, 9:00am
venue:
Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Paihia
region:
Northland, New Zealand
Related links
The Manaaki Card
Explore the very best of Maori Culture with the Manaaki Card - a phone card providing discounts and benefits to some of NZ’s best Maori tourism experiences.
Te Mana I Waitangi - Human Rights and the Treaty of Waitangi
The Human Rights Commission website with resources to promote better understanding of the human rights dimensions of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Treaty of Waitangi
Read all about New Zealand's founding document, on the official website of The Treaty of Waitangi. On NZHistory.net.nz.
Waitangi Day: Carving out a Future
A featured article on NZLive.com. In Auckland two cultures combine in a huge outdoor carving project in the lead-up to the 2008 Waitangi Day celebrations.
Signing the Treaty
See copies of the Treaty and read about those who signed it. From NZHistory.net.nz
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