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    Waitangi

    New Zealand

    Waitangi

    Historic Site AreaCulture

    Waitangi lies just north of Paihia, across a small bridge. Representatives of the British Crown and Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi here in 1840.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Waitangi lies just north of Paihia, across a small bridge. Representatives of the British Crown and Māori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi here in 1840. The Treaty Grounds with museums, a meeting house and war canoe, are Northland's primary historical site.

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    Waitangi Mountain Bike Park

    1Waitangi Mountain Bike Park

    Network of mountain bike trails in the forest behind the Treaty Grounds, for beginners to advanced. Bikes are available for rent on-site and in Paihia.
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    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Historic Landmark

    2Waitangi Treaty Grounds

    The grounds where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840. On display are the Treaty House, the carved meeting house, a large war canoe, and two museums. The ticket is usually valid for two days, and includes guided tours and cultural performances.
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    Haruru Falls
    Attraction

    3Haruru Falls

    Horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Waitangi River, about three kilometers inland. A walking trail leads here from the Treaty Grounds through mangroves; kayak tours also go up to the falls.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Glasshouse Kitchen and Bar

    Restaurant and bar on Marsden Road between Paihia and Waitangi.
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    Ti Bay Takeaways

    Snack bar at Te Ti Bay with fish and chips and burgers.
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    Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen Bay of Islands

    Restaurant on Tau Henare Drive in Waitangi, near the Treaty Grounds.
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    Culture

    The treaty exists in an English and a Māori version, which differ on key points. Its interpretation is contested to this day; since 1975, the Waitangi Tribunal has dealt with Māori claims. On February 6th, Waitangi Day, celebrations and political speeches take place here.

    Exploring locally

    From Paihia, you walk along the waterfront road for about 20 minutes to the Treaty Grounds. A hiking trail leads to the Haruru Falls, or it's just a few minutes by car.

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    Nearby

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands

    The Bay of Islands is a sprawling bay on the east coast of Northland with around 140 islands. Paihia is the departure point for boat tours; historic Russell lies opposite, and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds are right next door.
    Paihia

    Paihia

    Paihia is the main tourist hub of the Bay of Islands, a small town on a long waterfront road featuring beaches, motels, and restaurants. From the Wharf, boat tours, dolphin trips, and the ferry to Russell set off. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are reachable on foot via the bridge to the north.
    Russell

    Russell

    Russell, in Māori Korōrāreka, was a wild port for whalers and merchant ships in the 1830s. Today, it is a tranquil spot with wooden houses, a waterfront promenade, and some of New Zealand's oldest buildings. Incidentally, the colony's first capital wasn't here, but in nearby Okiato, now known as Old Russell.
    Kerikeri

    Kerikeri

    Kerikeri is a small town in the north of the Bay of Islands, surrounded by fruit orchards and vineyards. At the Kerikeri Basin stand the Kemp House and the Stone Store, the country's oldest surviving European buildings. A walking trail leads from here along the river to the Rainbow Falls.
    Northland

    Northland

    Northland stretches from Auckland to Cape Reinga at the northern tip. The east coast is rugged and full of bays, especially the Bay of Islands, while the west coast is wild with long beaches, dunes, and ancient Kauri forests. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed here in 1840.

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