Waitangi New Zealand

Waitangi; a peaceful, lost haven, whose history shaped the whole of New Zealand. Found 3 hours to the north of Auckland, just 2km from Paihia, Waitangi must not be overlooked. Waitangi is known as the ‘Birthplace of the Nation’ as it was here that the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the Maori and the British. Waitangi’s importance to New Zealand cannot be over-stated, it was here that the nation was born, and few birthplaces could be more beautiful. Waitangi Treaty Grounds, New Zealand The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are New Zealand’s most important cultural site, and for visitors, it is an essential stopping point to gain an understanding of the turbulent, complex living history of the country. Now a large National Trust Reserve, Waitangi Treaty Grounds offer a captivating stop on a Northland tour, encompassing swathes of the Bay of Island’s estuary, native bush and wildlife filled mangrove forests. Though it is especially known for its history and culture, Waitangi o…