Waitangi Treaty Grounds Admission
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Spend the day exploring the Waitangi Treaty Grounds while soaking up the scenery and story of New Zealand’s most important historic site.
Your Waitangi Admission includes access to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, entry to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi, Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship, an informative (50-minute) guided tour, cultural performance (30-minutes), Waitangi – Birthplace of a Nation introductory film and full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, featured icons, bush walks and the spectacular views of the Bay of Islands.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Local guide
Live entertainment
All activities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Discover the history of New Zealand Waitangi Treaty Grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through New Zealand’s most important historic site. An absolute ‘must-do’ for all visitors to New Zealand, the award-winning Waitangi Treaty Grounds is one of our nation’s premier attractions and tells New Zealand’s story of two peoples coming together as one, under the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Admission is valid for two consecutive days and includes: Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and the world’s largest ceremonial waka, entry to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi, entry to Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship, informative guided tour around Waitangi Treaty Grounds (50 minutes), Māori cultural experience (30 minutes)
Options
International Experience Pass
Reviews
281 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
great experience
Sandy G,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00brilliant knowledgeable guides who explain the treaty and how it came into existence whilst giving wonderful insights to the main characters involved. As an outsider from Australia it was most informative and thoughrly enjoyable
All inclusive!
JOSE V,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Educational, beautiful, amazing! Loved everything from beginning to end. Would highly recommend this for everyone visiting the Bay of Islands.
Great experience. - do not miss
rogerl666,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative. Sad history of NZ past but glad there is a place to learn from the bad and hopefully move forward with peace.
An interesting and informative visit.
Terence E,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00The guide was excellent. The explanation of the history was good and informative. There appeared to be more restrictions than at other venues e.g. not videoing, and reasons not explained. The show was not as good as other similar events.
Worth a visit
Jay S,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Interesting tour and show. Worth it to do if you have the time and interest. Learned a lot. Nice grounds and museum.
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