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Buried Village of Te Wairoa Ticket

Rotorua, New Zealand

Activity type

Attraction

Operating hours

10:00 – 16:00

Highlights

  • Explore the excavated remains of Te Wairoa, including the Rotomahana Hotel site and reconstructed Māori houses.
  • See Māori and European artefacts, historical photographs and displays about the 1886 eruption at the Museum of Te Wairoa.
  • Follow the Te Wairoa Falls Trail through native bush to a 30-metre waterfall cascading over the Waitoharuru Cliffs.

About this activity

Discover the Buried Village of Te Wairoa near Rotorua, where the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera buried a thriving Māori and European settlement. Explore excavated buildings and reconstructed traditional houses to understand life before the disaster. Visit the Museum of Te Wairoa to see recovered artefacts, photographs and historical displays. Follow the walking trails through native bush to the 30-metre Te Wairoa Fa…

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Good to know

Child policy: - Children under 13 years old are free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult, but still required to book an admission ticket directly through the attraction. Good to know: - Wheelchair users are advised to visit with someone who can assist them when needed. - The Te Wairoa Falls Trail includes steep steps and potentially slippery surfaces and requires a good level of fitness. - Last admission is 15 minutes before closing time. - Check the official website for the daily opening hours and closure dates prior to your visit.

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Regions

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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