Bay of Islands
Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
About This Experience
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds mark the site where the Treaty of Waitangi — New Zealand's founding document — was first signed in 1840 between Māori chiefs and the British Crown. The grounds include the restored Treaty House, the carved Te Whare Rūnanga meeting house, and Ngātokimatawhaorua, one of the world's largest ceremonial waka. Guided tours, cultural performances and the site's role in modern Waitangi Day commemorations make it essential visiting for understanding New Zealand's history, not just its scenery.
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