Heritage and History, everywhere

New Zealand Heritage & History

Travel Guide to New Zealand historical places and museums. Places of historical interest in New Zealand, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, historic homes and heritage sites in New Zealand. Pioneer villages, NZ history tours.

Many historic places of interest in New Zealand hold stories of the first NZ settlers and the early history between Maori and European settlers, including the history of the Treaty of Waitangi where the document was signed in 1840 between Maori and the British government, and the history of New Zealand's Maori wars. Early pioneer history includes goldmining in NZ and the early European settlements, as well as memorals for New Zealand war veterans. A lot of these museums and sites are located in both the North and South Islands.


 

Pohatu Penguins & Marine Reserve, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Pohatu Penguins & Marine Reserve, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Pohatu Penguins offers unique nature safaris and sea kayak tours to see the penguins and wildlife from Akaroa, near Christchurch,…
The Paddleboat Co, Mangakino

The Paddleboat Co, Mangakino

Explore Lake Maraetai and its tributaries with us on Otunui, a paddleboat with more than 100 years of history in…
Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Rotorua Geothermal Park

Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Rotorua Geothermal Park

Waimangu Volcanic Valley & Lake Rotomahana are located 20 minutes south of the Rotorua township, or 45 minutes north of…
Adventure Walks, Guided Walks Specialists, Fiordland

Adventure Walks, Guided Walks Specialists, Fiordland

Looking for a guided walk in Fiordland? Look no further! You've found your way to arguably the best wilderness guided…
Agri-Travel, New Zealand Agricultural Tours

Agri-Travel, New Zealand Agricultural Tours

Agri-Travel specialises in agricultural and horticultural tours in and out of New Zealand. We're based in the heartland of New…
Around the Globe Gold Mine Tours, Reefton

Around the Globe Gold Mine Tours, Reefton

Come join us for this unique experience to visit a real working gold mine, and guided tours of historic Reefton
Art Deco Trust, Napier

Art Deco Trust, Napier

Welcome to the Art Deco Trust in Napier, New Zealand's Art Deco City.
Connells Bay Guest Cottage & Sculpture Park, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Connells Bay Guest Cottage & Sculpture Park, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Boutique Seaside Cottage Accommodation & Sculpture Park Waiheke Island in Aucklands Hauraki Gulf
Culture North, Bay of Islands Maori Culture Tours Northland

Culture North, Bay of Islands Maori Culture Tours Northland

Culture North provides you with a wide range of Maori cultural experiences giving you the unique opportunity to interact with…
Designer Holidays, Ngongotaha, Rotorua

Designer Holidays, Ngongotaha, Rotorua

Make Rotorua your Holiday Destination with Designer Holidays Rotorua Holiday Packages tailored to your own interests