Waitangi Treaty Grounds

About Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, at Waitangi near Paihia in the Bay of Islands, are described as Aotearoa New Zealand's most important historic site and the nation's birthplace.

### What is on site

• Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi: a contemporary museum
• Te Rau Aroha Museum: focused on the price of citizenship
• Te Whare Rūnanga: a carved meeting house
• Treaty House and the Flagstaff
• Ceremonial waka taua: described as the world's largest ceremonial canoe

Guided tours are included with admission, and cultural performances and hāngī and concert experiences (October to April) are offered. Education programmes run both in person and virtually.

### Dining and functions

The Whare Waka Cafe is currently listed as closed, with a coffee cart operating daily from 10am to 3pm. Weddings and functions are available for hire; capacities were not published on the pages reviewed, so confirm directly.

### MICE suitability

A meaningful cultural and heritage experience for incentive groups and conference partner programmes visiting the Bay of Islands. See more Bay of Islands venues.