Great to see this party of New Zealand history and the stories.

Lasted visited here in 1983, there have been many improvements. Great to learn about NZ history in this part of NZ. Basically NZ tourism started here with overseas visitors coming to see the Pink & White Terraces, which were unfortunately buried in the June 1886 eruption of Mt…

Date of experience: November 2019

The 1886 eruption of Tarawera is a fascinating part of New Zealand and local history. Our museum tells the story of early tourism, the day trips to the Pink and White Terraces on Lake Rotomahana, and how it ended with the eruption of Tarawera. Thank you for your visit and lovely review, we do appreciate it!

Fascinating

A brilliant insight into the history of the volcano and the surrounding town. Beautiful scenary and would highly recommend the walk out to the waterfall for a spectacular view. Staff are extremely friendly and approachable. They have a lot of knowledge are are happy to share…

Date of experience: October 2019

Thank you for your visit and commending review. Our staff are indeed happy to share their knowledge of the history with our visitors and they were very pleased about your feedback. Thank you!

Very interesting - take your phone earphones and get the free audio guide, really enhances the visit

We found this a very interesting spot to visit. The staff were lovely and we finished off with a very nice morning tea in the cafe. On paying we got the audio guide (swaping our car keys) and a map. We had our own earphones to use as the sound without earphones is quite low. …

Date of experience: September 2019

You obviously enjoyed every aspect of the Buried Village experience which is pleasing for us to read. Thank you for your visit and lovely review, it's much appreciated.

Lots of history but not that interesting

The museum part at the entrance was very well done and very informative but we found the rest was at best a pleasant walk. Yes they uncovered some items and structures and the letters made interesting reading, but we didn’t find the rest that interesting. I am sure there are…

Date of experience: August 2019

We are sorry to hear that your visit to the Buried Village didn't meet your expectations. Many of the excavated objects from the house sites have been moved to the museum for safekeeping. The village of Te Wairoa was buried by 1 1/2 metres of mud in the Tarawera eruption in 1886 which is visible in the excavations. We hope you had a chance to get the views down the Waitoharuru Valley from our lookout point and to see the beautiful Te Wairoa falls.

Enjoyed very much

The Whare Taonga is fantastic. Full explanation before you do the self walk around the village. Walk is very well done and a lot of work has gone into it. Beautiful scenery along the stream and waterfall. Spotted trout in the stream. Loved the letters from Margaret on the walk.…

Date of experience: August 2019

We are pleased that you obviously enjoyed every aspect of the Buried Village experience. Thank you for your visit and lovely review.

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Buried Village of Te Wairoa (Rotorua, New Zealand): Tours & Tickets

Buried Village of Te Wairoa: Tours & Tickets

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