Buried Village

A place of exceptional beauty has been created around the fascinating remains of Te Wairoa a settlement buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera on June 10 1886.

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Te Wairoa Museum
Guided Tour
Wairere Falls at the Buried Village

About

A place of exceptional beauty has been created around the fascinating remains of a settlement buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera. Today at the Buried Village an award winning Museum houses many precious objects dug from the ruins, guides in period costume escort groups though the excavated sites and the walk to the base of one of NZ’s most stunning waterfalls should not be missed.

Delicious food including Devonshire teas are served in the Café and distinctive gifts are available in Smith’s Store. The Buried Village is located fifteen minutes from Rotorua on one of the districts most scenic drives.

Opening times

  • Business hours: Open 9:00am Daily - Except Christmas Day
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to town: 15 minute scenic drive from central Rotorua. Just passed the Blue and Green Lakes

Physical address

Buried Village, 1180 Tarawera Rd, RD5, Rotorua Central, Rotorua, 3076, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $31.00 - $31.00

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  • Pam McGrath

    Pam McGrath

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