With a Day Pass, you’ll enjoy admission to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum of Waitangi, Guided Tours, Cultural Performances and full access to the expansive grounds of New Zealand’s most important historic site.
With our great value Day Pass and free entry for children up to 18, there are so many reasons to put Waitangi Treaty Grounds at the top of your list of things to do in the Bay of Islands.
Your Waitangi Treaty Grounds Day Pass entitles you to:
- Admission to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Entry to the state-of-the-art Museum of Waitangi
- Waitangi: Birthplace of a Nation introductory film (22 minutes)
- An informative Guided Tour with one of our local guides (50 minutes)
- A high-energy, entertaining Māori Cultural Performance (30 minutes)
- Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, featuring iconic buildings, breathtaking examples of Māori architecture, the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe and bush walks with spectacular views over the Bay of Islands.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Day Pass Prices
- Adult $50
- NZ Resident (ID required) $25
- Child* (up to 18 years) Free
- Friends of Waitangi Free
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Opening Hours
Open daily except Christmas Day.
26 December to 29 February: 9am to 6pm
1 March to 24 December: 9am to 5pm
On 6 February each year (Waitangi Day), Waitangi Treaty Grounds closes its buildings for the day and the grounds become the location of a free festival for the public to enjoy.
Daily Schedule
Guided Tour:
26 December to 28 February:
Tours depart every 30 minutes between 10am and 4.30pm
1 March to 24 December:
Tours depart every hour on the hour between 10am to 4pm
Cultural Performance:
26 December to 28 February:
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm
1 March to 24 December:
11am, 1pm & 3pm
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Day Pass Prices
- Adult $50
- NZ Resident (ID required) $25
- Child* (up to 18 years) Free
- Friends of Waitangi Free
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You can also call us to make a booking: +64 9 402 7437 or 0800 9248 2644 (Free phone within NZ).
