Northland and the Bay of Islands in New Zealand are rich in Māori culture and history, offering a variety of attractions and experiences that showcase the unique Māori heritage. Some top Māori attractions in these regions include Footprints Waipoua, where visitors can embark on an intimate tour through the Waipoua Forest with local Māori guides to learn about the Māori creation story and meet Tāne Mahuta, New Zealand's largest Kauri tree.
Manea Frontprints of Kupe at Manea on the shores of the Hokianga Harbour offers a journey into Te Ao Māori, the Māori world, through art, film, performance, and digital interaction. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a historic site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the Māori and the British, featuring the Treaty House, the Carved Meeting House, and New Zealand's largest waka (war canoe). Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi provides insight into the history and stories of the Waitangi Treaty through fascinating exhibitions and interactive displays.
Kororipo Heritage Park allows visitors to explore the historic Stone Store, Kemp House, Te Ahurea (Northland's Living Village and Cultural Experience), and the Kororipo Pa Site. Awesome Adventures Hokianga offers the opportunity to captain a Jet Ski along the historic Hokianga Harbour, following experienced guides who share stories of each settlement. Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of New Zealand, is a culturally significant site for the Māori people, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. These attractions collectively provide a unique insight into the rich Māori culture and history that has shaped the Northland and Bay of Islands regions in New Zealand.