Title: Buried Village in Lake Tarawera | Expedia.co.uk

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# Buried Village

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## Visit Buried Village

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#### Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.

Preserved by the volcanic ash from an eruption, the Buried Village of Te Wairoa offers a fascinating insight into life in 19th-century New Zealand. Peer into the remains of old houses and factories, visit the stunning waterfall at the site and find out just how the nearby volcano caused such lasting damage.

Close to the shores of Lake Rotomahana, the village of Te Wairoa was often used as a stop-off point for travellers who came to marvel at the Pink and White Terraces. Known as the “eighth wonder of the world”, the Pink and White Terraces were a geothermal phenomenon that attracted droves of people from across the globe. That is, until disaster struck in 1886 with the eruption of Mount Tarawera. The village was buried under mud and a huge crater engulfed the terraces.

Join a guide dressed in period clothing to explore the village, which has been subject to extensive excavation since 1931\. Among the notable features of the site are the remains of small houses, a flour mill and a blacksmith’s workshop where some tools can be seen.

Immerse yourself in the serene countryside that surrounds the village and set off on a 20-minute walk to the Te Wairoa Falls. Watch as crystal-clear water from the stream above falls 30 metres (98 feet) into a pool at the base. Feel the spray on your face and spot rainbow trout swimming nearby.

Find the on-site museum near the village entrance. View utensils and other relics that were recovered here and discover enthralling stories from the night the deadly eruption hit. Admire a model of the village showing how it would have looked back in its heyday. Children will love the hands-on archaeological dig exhibition and the play park just outside.

The Buried Village is 15 kilometres (9 miles) southeast of Rotorua. The village is open daily and there is an admission fee.

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### Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Guided Hike Combo

9h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£148

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Lake Rotoiti & Hot Pools Guided Kayak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5081938/39a65c6b-553b-4748-b4db-0c4d7d7eb914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Lake Rotoiti & Hot Pools Guided Kayak

4h 30m

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£79

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4772525/e6fe0e26-a62d-4126-a9ed-4289652c6091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue

6h 30m

10/10

6 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£97

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hot-pools-kayak-evening-barbecue.a4772525.activity-details?&rid=6108144&location=Buried+Village&swp=off)

![Private Waimangu Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138427/e61c8d57-bd0d-408c-a1bb-aed3a6ed60e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Waimangu Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour

5h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£166

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Glow Worm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/739454/70a1c9b4-ee75-47a0-aa9e-7954232838c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Glow Worm Kayak Tour

3h

9.8/10

96 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£86

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4438117/bf45d511-ba3c-4a0c-af56-b5c337a80bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

2h 30m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£79

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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### Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

30m

9.2/10

10 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£172

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

1h 30m

10/10

23 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£236

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

1h 45m

Free cancellation available

£1,014

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

3h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£685

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer

2h 15m

Free cancellation available

£351

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### 15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

15m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£111

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

40m

10/10

16 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£297

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Swimming

2h 35m

Free cancellation available

£281

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure

1h 25m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£486

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

1h

8/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£466

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Popular places to visit

![Lake Tikitapu showing landscape views and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108108/cc15815a-aebb-403c-95b1-c29add62ee88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Tikitapu

Explore one of the region’s most beautiful lakes and relax on the beach beside the sparkling water.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tikitapu-Lake-Okareka.d6108108.Attraction)

![Lake Rotokakahi featuring a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108124/8981c7ff-47a7-4628-a314-24a143ef0813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Rotokakahi

With stunning views and a serene atmosphere, it is easy to understand why this lake is regarded as sacred by the local Maori.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Rotokakahi-Lake-Okareka.d6108124.Attraction)

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#### Lake Tarawera

Fish for rainbow trout, swim at a beach with hot spring water and hike to waterfalls set amid majestic scenery at this vast, intense-blue lake.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tarawera-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108134.Attraction)

![Waimangu Volcanic Valley featuring a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108138/13ca0b4a-3d5c-4598-ae7a-9ebde1601fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Shaped by the force of nature less than 150 years ago, this picturesque valley is rich in geothermic activity, rare plant life and challenging walking trails.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimangu-Volcanic-Valley-Waimangu.d6108138.Attraction)

![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/b7db01ba-feb9-4b2c-b691-1aa1261f7c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Attraction)

![Amazing sight, the hot springs in this traditional Maori village. Very smelly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/bc2eb169-4914-4622-a226-4cdc9acf1768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village-Rotorua.d553248621532610766.Attraction)

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 Rotorua Bay of Plenty

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Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views

 Lake Tarawera Bay of Plenty

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 Rotorua Bay of Plenty Region

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Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

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 Lake Tarawera Bay of Plenty

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 Lake Tarawera Rotorua

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 Rotorua Bay Of Plenty

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