Waitangi Treaty Grounds is open every day, except Christmas Day. Visitors to Waitangi purchase Admission which includes access to all heritage buildings and taonga, the world's largest waka, two museums and a full programme of tours and cultural performances.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds is located in Paihia of the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. The grounds are easy to find and can be even be seen from across the bay from Russell township. If you're unsure of how to get here or about accessibility, please give our friendly team a call.

The Treaty of Waitangi (Māori: Te Tiriti o Waitangi), sometimes referred to as Te Tiriti, is a document of central importance to the history of New Zealand, its constitution, and its national mythos.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a place for all New Zealanders and the place where much of New Zealand’s history was shaped through the signing of the Declaration of Independence, He Whakaputanga, in 1835 and the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840

An absolute must-do for all visitors to New Zealand, the award-winning Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a national treasure and tells our nation’s history of two peoples coming together under the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

As you explore the iconic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, you will be transported back to the pivotal moment in 1840 when Māori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown gathered to sign the Treaty of Waitangi, forging a partnership that would shape the nation's future.

May 22, 2024 · Informative guided tour around Waitangi Treaty Grounds (50 minutes) Maori cultural experience (30 minutes) Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and the world’s largest ceremonial waka.

Explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds by day and enjoy a hāngī and concert in the evening. Every year on 6 February - Waitangi Day - the Waitangi Treaty Grounds host a free festival which starts at 5am with a Dawn Service followed by all-day entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

Occupying a headland draped in lawns and bush, this is NZ's most significant historic site. Here, on 6 February 1840, after much discussion, the first 43 Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi with the British Crown; eventually, over 500 chiefs would sign it.

Sep 17, 2024 · What You Need to Know Before You Go to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. One of New Zealand’s most historic locations, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a must-visit when travelling to the Bay of Islands. It’s so significant that there is …