Heritage and History in Christchurch / Canterbury / Akaroa

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.

Below is a list of New Zealand heritage & history tour guides and places:

 


 

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,…
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…
Katoro - Waka Heritage Journeys, Christchurch Maori Culture

Katoro - Waka Heritage Journeys, Christchurch Maori Culture

Katoro Waka Heritage Journeys is the South Pacific’s gateway to the world of the South Island Maori waka (canoe) journeys,…
Molesworth Station Tours, Blenheim, Marlborough

Molesworth Station Tours, Blenheim, Marlborough

New Zealand's leading high country tour specialists. Tour locations in several South Island regions.
Naturally New Zealand Holidays, Canterbury

Naturally New Zealand Holidays, Canterbury

Naturally NZ Holidays specialise in adventure vacations and activity holidays for all ages and abilities, full vacation planning and accommodation…
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Ko Tane - The Maori Experience, Christchurch

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Ko Tane - The Maori Experience, Christchurch

Come and discover Tane Mahuta the Maori God of the Forest and discover a people who live in harmony with…