Unfortunately, had an earlier activity & just missed last cultural performance, which I believe begain at 3. But, really glad I went anyway, because visit answered questions I had been having about the Treaty & subsequent fighting that took place. Definitely, take the guided tour!!! At least walk through the Museums if you don’t desire to spend a long time there.

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds experience was incredible. Not knowing any real New Zealand history it was an eye opener to how the treaty was created and how its intention to share all responsibilities between the British Empire and the Mauri nations was initially good for all in the Mauri translation but it left out a number issues that the empire added in their own English version. Gathering 500 chiefs for the treaty signing was an epic event. The stories told by our guide were entertaining and very informative. The Mauri museum was one of the best I have visited as I read every single plaque to absorb the significance of their culture and how they were short changed in the new nation of New Zealand. The war museum was also incredible on its own. We loved the Restaurant and its food choices. The nature park and its story of how it came be was also a wonderful experience. Overall, my wife and I loved every bit of it and came away with a whole new respect for everyone in New Zealand.

The cultural experience was great. Learned more about the Maori heritage and the show was magical. Gave me goosebumps The presenters and the performers were so amazing. The cafe food was good and reasonably priced. In fact, every member of staff were brilliant at their job. Second visit and I will certainly take any future visitors to me along to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds