Waitangi- The Adventure Continues

Waitangi, New Zealand Saturday February 7, 2015

Waitangi is a locality in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand. It is close to the town of Paihia, 60 kilometres north of Whangarei. "Waitangi" is a Māori-language name meaning "weeping waters". It is where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 between the British Crown and more than 500 Maori chiefs. The treaty agreed the terms by which New Zealand would become a British colony.

Today the Treaty Grounds are an opportunity to learn about Maori culture and the historical events associated with the signing of the treaty. Visit the Treaty House itself to see a replica of the original treaty; marvel at the fully carved Maori meeting house and one of the largest Maori war canoes in the country; and visit the two museums Te Kongahu and Te Rau Aroha. Live cultural performances are also held regularly and there’s a hotel located within the reserve that has a restaurant and bar.

Not only is Waitangi engaging from an educational point of view, but it's also a very beautiful place to explore. You can take a tour(opens in new window) along the Waitangi River, ride the tracks of the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, or explore the small semi-formal garden that surrounds the Treaty House to the 6-kilometre forest walk that leads to Haruru Falls, the natural environment is spectacular. The shoreline provides a continuously changing panorama of the bay where warriors, whalers, sailors and settlers arrived in New Zealand.

TOP THINGS TO DO

WAITANGI TREATY GROUND EXPERIENCE PASS

Waitangi Treaty Grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through Aotearoa New Zealand's most important historic site, where in 1840 New Zealand's founding document was signed: the Treaty of Waitangi.

The all-inclusive Experience Pass allows you to enjoy an inspiring and interactive full day experience through Waitangi’s two contemporary museums, powerful Māori cultural performances in an authentic Meeting House, an informative guided tour, engaging visitor centre, lush native forest and gardens, inspiring art gallery and carving studio, traditional Māori waka (canoe) and hāngi, tranquil café and so much more, all with stunning views over the Bay of Islands.

WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS INCLUSIONS :
Museum
Maori Battalion Museum
Carved Meeting house
Cultural Show
Guided Tour
And much more

WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS

Waitangi Treaty Grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through Aotearoa New Zealand's most important historic site, where in 1840 New Zealand's founding document was signed: the Treaty of Waitangi.

Enjoy an inspiring and interactive full-day experience through Waitangi’s two contemporary museums, powerful Māori cultural performances in an authentic Meeting House, informative guided tours, engaging visitor centre, lush native forest and gardens, inspiring art gallery and carving studio, traditional Māori waka (canoe) and hāngi, tranquil café and so much more, all with stunning views over the Bay of Islands.

The award-winning Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a must-do for all visitors to the Bay of Islands.

WAR CANOE INCLUSIONS :
Maori interpretation of landscapes through storytelling
A Maori marae (village)
Visit the Haruru Falls
Traditional storytelling
Learn haka, songs and chants
Endless Photo opportunities
and more

BAY OF ISLANDS MAORI EXPERIENCE

Gain an insight into our tribal customs and traditions through interactive participation and storytelling during a three hour voyage of the Waitangi River and tidal estuaries. This includes a free 2 Day Pass of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds giving you access to the museums, Cultural Show and performance, Carving studio, Guided Tour of the Grounds and much more.