Holy Sites in New Zealand

The northernmost point of New Zealand's mainland, where Māori believe the spirits of the dead depart for the ancestral homeland.

Geothermal hot springs and geysers in the central North Island considered tapu and healing by Māori.

The site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, sacred ground for Māori and New Zealand nationhood.

Christchurch's iconic Anglican cathedral, severely damaged in the 2011 earthquake and undergoing restoration as a symbol of resilience.

Three sacred volcanic peaks gifted to the nation by a Māori chief to protect their spiritual significance.