Waitangi Treaty Grounds Day Pass

Spend the day exploring the Waitangi Treaty Grounds while soaking up the scenery and story of New Zealand’s most important historic site.

Your day pass includes admission to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, entry to the brand new Museum of Waitangi, 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.

Visit: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, 1 Tau Henare Dr, Paihia New Zealand

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.

Enjoy an inspiring and interactive full day experience through Waitangi’s contemporary museum, powerful Māori cultural performances in an authentic Meeting House, entertaining 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.

Journey through our nation’s past to explore the many strands and stories of the people, events and places that have woven together to shape our nation’s history.

The story of Waitangi begins the journey of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Daily Schedule

Cultural Performances

26 December to 28 February – 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm

01 March to 24 December – 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Guided Tours

26 December to 28 February – Tours depart every 30 minutes between 10am and 4:30pm

01 March to 24 December –Tours depart every hour on the hour between 10am and 4pm

Allow at least 2.5 hours. Day Pass is valid for two consecutive days.