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The Buried Village of Te Wairoa offers an insight into the devastation and mayhem that transpired on the night of June 10 1886 when Mount Tarawera erupted. Te Wairoa Village, in a valley above Lake Tarawera, was established by a Christian missionary in 1848. By the 1870s it had become a busy staging post for travellers to the Pink and White Terraces.
The village's excavated dwellings are connected by a meandering pathway, set amongst trees and meadows beside Te Wairoa Stream. Remnants and artefacts recovered from the rubble help to display life at the settlement before, during and after this monumental event and help portray the villager's stories of both tragedy and survival.
Enjoy a peaceful stroll through pristine native bush and catch a glimpse of the giant wild trout that inhabit the beautiful stream of Te Wairoa.
Complete the journey with a visit to the 30 metre Te Wairoa falls and native bush walk.
The Buried Village highlights include:
Guided Tours at 11.00am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm daily
The Museum of Te Wairoa
Wairere waterfall and bush walk
TeWairoa Tea Rooms
Excavted village sites
Open Daily (except Christmas Day)
9.00am to 4.30pm (Winter)
9.00am to 5.30pm (Summer)
Location:
15 min from Rotorua City, Tarawera Road, Rotorua
www.buriedvillage.co.nz
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