History and Māori Culture
Family-friendly Tours
Half-Day Tours
What’s Included with Your Admission
Your visit includes a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, providing historical context and insight into the events surrounding the signing of the Treaty. The Māori cultural experience adds further understanding through storytelling and performance, offering perspective on tikanga and tradition.
In addition to guided experiences, the admission pass grants full access to the heritage buildings, grounds and museums. Visitors can explore independently, returning over two days to take in the site without feeling rushed.
- Two-day admission to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Informative guided tour of the grounds (approx. 50 minutes)
- Māori cultural experience (approx. 30 minutes)
- Access to all heritage buildings and grounds
- Viewing of the world’s largest ceremonial waka
- Entry to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi
- Entry to Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship
- Validity: Admission is valid for two consecutive days
- Location: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Bay of Islands
- Guided Tour Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
- Māori Cultural Experience: Approximately 30 minutes
- Tour Style: Self-exploration with guided components
Guided Tour schedule (50 mins)
- 20 April to 24 December: 10am,12pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
- 26 December to 31 January: 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm and 4:30pm
- *1 February – 28 February: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
- 1 March – 19 April: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
Cultural Performance schedule (30 mins)
- 1 March to 24 December: 11am, 1pm and 3pm
- *26 December to 28 February: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30pm
Whare Waka Café
Open 7 days, 8:30am - 4pm (9am - 3pm in winter months)
All tours include a personal audio device, allowing you to clearly follow the stories as they are told by the guide.
*Schedules are subject to change and may vary 1 February – 5 February due to Waitangi Week commitments.
- More than 48 hours before entry: Fully refund*
- Within 48 hours of entry or no-show: no refund
- Venue closure: If the grounds do not open for any reason, all affected bookings are fully refundable.
*Excludes credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.
