On February 6th, 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori and the British Crown. Learn more about the fascinating history and gain a unique insight into this special place with this self guided discovery tour which is available year round. Explore the Treaty Grounds and nature trail at your leisure and now with new shows and tours theres more than you can do in a day so your admission ticket is valid for 2 days!
A souvenir picture booklet is gifted free with paid admission, and a fascinating audio-visual presentation is also free upon entry.
Please ask your consultant about pre-booking additional guided tours and activities to enjoy over the 2 days.
ˇ Embrace Waitangi: A comprehensive, 60-minute, professionally guided tour with personal stories and historical accounts
ˇ Showtime Kapa Haka: An energetic engaging show combining traditional and contemporary story and song with the distinctive music of the Northern tribes.
ˇ Memories of Time: Brings a storyteller and two performers who unfold our spiritual relationship to the land and its legends.
ˇ Talk the Walk: A 60-minute guided tour of our natural environment and its relationship to Maori society, lore and legend.
ˇ Fun with Flax: A 60-minute, fun workshop with flax, one of New Zealand's oldest plant species. Our locals impart special knowledge about its harvesting, production and uses.
ˇ The Nation's Garden: A 45-minute, guided, garden enthusiasts tour of the Treaty House Garden of National significance.
ˇ Treaty House Treasures: Explore one of New Zealand's oldest homes with a resident historian and hear about the first official British Resident, James Busby. A 45-minute tour.
ˇ Talk with Us: Learn some of the most common words, place names and greetings in the ancient yet flourishing, indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand.