History

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi, Northland

The birthplace of the nation: Treaty House, a huge waka and a carved meeting house.

Price
Paid for visitors; check current prices
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
3 hours

Where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, now a well-run museum and cultural site with guided tours, a giant ceremonial waka and the meeting house. Allow half a day if you want the tour.

Good to know

  • Take the guided tour
  • Go early to avoid tour buses
  • Free entry for NZ residents with ID
Best time
Morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed, large car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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