The Bay of Islands is rich in history, from the early Maori to the first European settlers in the nineteen century.
In the heart of the Bay of Islands you find the settlement of Waitangi - the site of the first signing of the Treaty, hence it's naming the Treaty of Waitangi. There are a number of historic sites to visit in the area and some excellent museums that portray life from another era.
Join us for an entertaining journey back in time. You'll hear entertaining commentary on the background & history of the region en route. You'll have the opportunity to visit the...
Designed by Wesleyan missionary John Hobbs and built in the 1830s by ex-convict William Parrot and Maori labour, the Stone Store initially housed and traded mission goods. After the Mission...
* New Zealand's first European-style farm set in English village-style countryside.
* The first inland European settlement in the country.
* The only place in New Zealand that Charles Darwin...
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, overlooking the Bay of Islands - is New Zealand's most historic site. The Treaty Grounds features the Treaty House, the carved Meeting House and the world’s...
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, overlooking the Bay of Islands - New Zealand's pre-eminent historic site. It is a place of belonging and enjoyment that is central to the life of...