Summer Individual Activities

The summer season runs from 15 October 2011 to 31 March 2012. We are open from 9am to 7pm every day, in all weather! The only day we close is 25 December.

Every summer day offers a variety of activities.

Download our summer activities brochure (PDF 565KB).

Please note that activities, times and prices may be subject to change.

 

Guided Tours & Activities (up to 60 mins)

 

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Embrace Waitangi: Introducing the Birthplace of our Nation. Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors. Learn the significance of the ceremonial waka, the flagstaff, the carved Maori Meeting House (Te Whare Runanga) and the Treaty House.

Daily 10.00am | 11.00am | 12.00noon | 1.00pm | 2.00pm | 3.30pm | 5.00pm

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Carvings Tour: Gain an insight into the significance of some of New Zealand's most outstanding and deeply symbolic carvings that have been gifted to the treaty Grounds. Discover the mythology, genealogy and spirituality engraved into these carvings.

Daily 2.30pm

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Cultural Performances

 

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Maori Cultural Performance (30 mins): Experience the excitement of the haka and the distinctive song and dance of northern Maori tribes.

Daily 10.30am | 11.30am | 12.30pm | 1.30pm | 2.30pm | 4.00pm | 5.00pm

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Twilight Show (45 mins): Tracing the shared history of Maori and European that became the foundation of our nation's heritage. Expressed as a live drama with story, song and dance. A buffet dinner can also be included.

Daily 6.00pm.

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Other Guided Tours & Activities (up to 60 mins)

Tour guide points out some native fauna Living with Nature: Explore our natural environment. Learn about our native plants and trees and their relationship to Maori legend, survival and tradition.

Daily 10.30am

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Flax weaving demonstrationFun with Flax: A fun workshop teaching the traditions, history and uses of our native flax plant. Weave your own gift.

Daily 1.30pm

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Agnes Busby in the Treaty House Treaty House Treasures: Explore one of New Zealand’s oldest and most visited historic homes and learn about the treasures within.

Mon-Fri 12.30pm (excluding public holidays)

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Treaty House gardenThe Nation’s Garden: Enjoy a tour of the Treaty Grounds Gardens of National Significance surrounding the first British residency.

Mon-Fri 11.15am | 1.15pm (excluding public holidays)

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An audio-visual presentation runs regularly from 9am to 4pm daily.