# Waitangi

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Attraction

Waitangi is the site of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the Bay of Islands, where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed in 1840. The grounds include the Treaty House, Te Whare Rūnanga meeting house, the ceremonial waka Ngātokimatawhaorua, and two museums, with a guided tour and cultural performance included in standard admission. A visit typically takes three to five hours.

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## How to get there

Waitangi Treaty Grounds are about 2km from central Paihia, a walk of roughly 25-30 minutes along the waterfront or a few minutes by car. Tour shuttles and taxis connect Paihia with the grounds, and the entrance has an on-site car park for independent visitors. The site sits across the bridge from Waitangi township, close to Haruru Falls and the Paihia waterfront.

Approximate location: -35.26637, 174.07986

## Hotels near Waitangi

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## Quick answers

**How long should I allow for a visit to Waitangi?**

Allow at least three to five hours to see the Treaty House, Te Whare Rūnanga, the museums and the ceremonial waka, plus the included guided tour and cultural performance. A shorter visit is possible but will miss parts of the site.

**Can I walk to Waitangi Treaty Grounds from Paihia?**

Yes, it is about 2km from central Paihia along the waterfront, a walk of roughly 25-30 minutes. Taxis and tour shuttles are also available for visitors who prefer not to walk or who are staying further away.

![A carved wooden meeting house and a long ceremonial canoe on a lawn near the sea, with a colonial treaty house building nearby.](https://cdn.godosomething.fun/media/site__place-new-zealand-paihia--waitangi.webp)
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