I would rate this place as a must, if you wish to learn more about Maori culture and the Treaty of Waitangi. It has a great museum and a video reenactment of the treaty signing by some 40 Chiefs is absolutely a treat, with humour...More

We didn't have time for the guided tour & cultural experience, so we perused the grounds & museum on our own. It is a beautiful location. We found the museum to be very informative and learned a lot about NZ's past. The cafe is also...More

This is a must do thing when in paihia since one can learn a lot of the treaty. There is a museum and if you do get a chance go for the maori performance. Amazing

It was such a great experience to learn so much in such beautiful surroundings. Museum is laid out really well, good mix of reading/interactive. I found the cultural show super fun and interesting (not cringy like some I have seen). The performers really looked like...More

Well worth the $40 entry kids under 18 free. We had a great day loved the cultural performance they were brilliant. Loved hearing the history of the Treaty, language and Maori culture.

We didn't even know this was in Paihia, the travel agent didn't mention it. This is the birth place of modern New Zealand and a fantastic place. Take the guided tour to fully understand the significance of where you are then take time to walk...More

Lovely learning experience. Plenty to see and do....with an incredible view! The Maori performance was fantastic, the gift shop was too! Plenty of restrooms around the place also!

We spent Saturday Sept. 9, 2017 here with a guided tour, lunch, ceremonial experience and full tour of excellent Museum. Definitely recommend for better understanding of Maori/European interaction, history and outcomes.

The Tour and Performance at the Marae were excellent. Thoroughly worth the $20 (NZ Residents) $40 (Tourist). Our Tour Guide John was a mine of information. We were given small radios with earphones so we could hear John's speech as we walked through the grounds....More

For someone who was curious about the treaty and simply wanted to find out a bit more, to be told that it would cost $40 to gain entry seemed ridiculous.