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New Zealand's most visited archaeological site where stories of the 1886 Mount Tarawera Eruption come to life!
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
AWESOME
Karen Watson from
NZ
Hidden gem
gailc6 from
Canada
Surprisingly good!
Joy Chong from
NZ
Surprisingly good!
Joy Chong from
NZ
A moving experience
Jocelyn Wilson from
NZ
A moving experience
Jocelyn Wilson from
NZ
A moving experience
Jocelyn Wilson from
NZ
Great time for the whole family
Nathan Ross from
NZ
Loved it!
Samantha from
NZ
Loved it!
Samantha from
NZ
Great Trip
Jill from
United Kingdom
Great Trip
Jill from
United Kingdom
Historical wonder
vivienneb from
NZ
Historical wonder
vivienneb from
NZ
Historical wonder
vivienneb from
NZ
Fantastic
ALISON from
NZ
Fantastic
ALISON from
NZ
Fantastic
ALISON from
NZ
Interesting and beautiful
eileent1 from
Australia
Interesting and beautiful
eileent1 from
Australia
Family adventure
davidz6 from
NZ
Family adventure
davidz6 from
NZ
Great Experience - Lots of adventure and Fun :)
Kaylee Shaw from
NZ
Te Wairoa Buried Village
krissie from
NZ
Te Wairoa Buried Village
krissie from
NZ
Te Wairoa Buried Village
krissie from
NZ
The buried village visit
Linda Ly from
Australia
Amazing Historical Site
Ness from
NZ
Amazing Historical Site
Ness from
NZ
Amazing
P from
NZ
Amazing
P from
NZ
Educational with a beautiful walk
arnekat from
NZ
Educational with a beautiful walk
arnekat from
NZ
Educational with a beautiful walk
arnekat from
NZ
Waterfall was spectacular
Jessne Mae from
NZ
Waterfall was spectacular
Jessne Mae from
NZ
Superb history and a bonus waterfall
janep10 from
United Kingdom
Superb history and a bonus waterfall
janep10 from
United Kingdom
Superb history and a bonus waterfall
janep10 from
United Kingdom
Worth a visit
Karen Willis from
NZ
Worth a visit
Karen Willis from
NZ
Beautiful grounds
lisaf31 from
Australia
Beautiful grounds
lisaf31 from
Australia
Great experience!
Kerin from
NZ
Happy new yr!
bronwynt2 from
NZ
Well worth the visit
dianad9 from
Australia
Well worth the visit
dianad9 from
Australia
Bit too expensive
annechristinaj from
NZ
Bit too expensive
annechristinaj from
NZ
Buried Village
Ronell Rohlandt from
NZ
Buried Village
Ronell Rohlandt from
NZ
Buried Village
Ronell Rohlandt from
NZ
Buried village
paulab3 from
NZ
Speechless
Stevieanne Edmonds from
NZ
Nice history lesson.
Julie Hart from
NZ
Buried Village Rotorua
DAVID CUTHERS from
NZ
Excellent
Debbie Wilson from
NZ
Excellent
Debbie Wilson from
NZ
Great fun
Annabelle Borrie from
NZ
A little bit of history
amandam26 from
NZ
A little bit of history
amandam26 from
NZ
A little bit of history
amandam26 from
NZ
Enjoyed exploring historical site at our own pace
kirstyw5 from
NZ
Enjoyed exploring historical site at our own pace
kirstyw5 from
NZ
Enjoyed exploring historical site at our own pace
kirstyw5 from
NZ
Well worth a visit
amirap from
NZ
Ataahua
Parekawa Turner-Graham from
NZ
Ataahua
Parekawa Turner-Graham from
NZ
Ataahua
Parekawa Turner-Graham from
NZ
Awesome Experience
Serenity from
NZ
Awesome Experience
Serenity from
NZ
Awesome Experience
Serenity from
NZ
Culture high
Rebecca from
United Kingdom
Culture high
Rebecca from
United Kingdom
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Karen Watson from New Zealand wrote on 30 March 2026
AWESOME
Totally enjoyed this, have never been before My hubby said he went here on school trip at intermediate, he was telling me what he remembers So he went 54 years ago... he really enjoyed his second trip here
Judith Peterson from Australia wrote on 04 March 2026
lovely 2 hours spent learning about this event
WE had a lovely time at the buried village - the staff were freindly and helpful - the information was useful and interesting
Reeah Bobeeyah from United States wrote on 02 March 2026
Really interesting
Fascinating place. Unlike say Pompeii, the history of the village, part Maori, part European, is documented with photographs. The information on the healing plants along the path adds a lot of interest.
Louise Alderson from United Kingdom wrote on 28 February 2026
Interesting stop
We arrived mid afternoon and explored the museum which tells the events of the night when the volcanos erupted. It brings it alive by certain people who lived their and their actions. By following a trail you go outside and see the effects. Hidden gem is the walk down to the waterfall. Steep steps but definitely worth the effort. Tea room and shop was closed when we got back sadly. Large car park. Great stop. Recommended.
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Kadisha from New Zealand wrote on 15 May 2026
A must do!!
I’ve been to Rotorua so many times but this was the first time we went here. It was amazing!!!! Very affordable, the most lovely staff & the coolest treasure hunt for our kids!! The drive to this place was stunning!! All in all an amazing experience. Well worth doing with your family