In September and October 2011 New Zealand will host the world’s third-largest sporting event – the Rugby World Cup. Approximately 70,000 international visitors are expected to attend, meaning that it is essential to book well in advance for accommodation and transport during this period. The event will include a nationwide festival showcasing New Zealand’s entertainment, arts, cuisine and lifestyle, so even if your clients are not sports fanatics, it will be an exciting time to visit. 
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The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is New Zealand’s most historic site. This is where the nation’s founding document was signed between Maori chiefs and the British Crown. Our immaculate grounds feature abundant native bird life, heritage gardens, bush tracks and stunning sea views of the Bay of Islands. This unique and distinctive location is of iconic, historical and cultural significance and a must-see when visiting Northland. Open daily from 9am (except Christmas Day), we offer: two-day admission, guided tours with passionate local guides, 30-minute Maori cultural performance with our resident dance troupe, traditional flax weaving and our new, special twilight show, Land of Plenty (dinner packages available).
Operating hours: Daily from 9am (except Christmas Day).
