Title: Buried Village in Lake Tarawera - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Buried Village Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Buried-Village-Hotels.0-l6108144-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lake Tarawera](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Tarawera.d6048127.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lake Tarawera](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Lake-Tarawera.d6048127.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Buried Village Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Buried-Village.d6108144.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Tarawera Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tarawera.d6048127.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Buried Village Tours and Activities ![Buried Village which includes a garden and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108144/f4398c66-a114-4c37-a50c-855557d32cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buried Village which includes a garden and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108144/f4398c66-a114-4c37-a50c-855557d32cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buried Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108144/cad14ce4-74fc-4e15-b214-e25f2159f841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buried Village featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108144/a9df172b-c7ba-4fd0-9025-560d7ab0bd2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buried Village which includes a garden and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108144/9602bf3d-b2b8-4563-a8b1-0ebc89e37b10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Buried Village Activities [Lake Tarawera travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tarawera.dx6048127) --- --- #### 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. 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Tarawera Guided Hike Combo 9h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $273 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-kaituna-rafting-mt-tarawera-hiking-combo.a4579385.activity-details?&rid=6108144&location=Buried+Village&swp=off) ![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 CA $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $306 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/steaming-cliffs-kayak.a2138427.activity-details?&rid=6108144&location=Buried+Village&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108144&location=Buried+Village&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Swimming (12+ yrs)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583264/48fcc274-51f8-49c1-9f9c-a23e8096911a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Swimming (12+ yrs) 8.8/10 80 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/geothermal-mineral-baths-experience-pavilion-pools-for-12.a4583264.activity-details?&rid=6108144&location=Buried+Village&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Lakefront Hot Springs & Spa - 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[](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tikitapu-Rotorua.d6108108.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Rotokakahi showing 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.ca/Lake-Rotokakahi-Lake-Okareka.d6108124.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Tarawera which includes a beach and swimming as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108134/2a3cbd0c-35f7-4194-a670-d4f3af2c1e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Tarawera 4.5/5(6 reviews) 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.ca/Lake-Tarawera-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108134.Vacation-Attraction) ![Waimangu Volcanic Valley showing 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 4/5(1 review) 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.ca/Waimangu-Volcanic-Valley-Waimangu.d6108138.Vacation-Attraction) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring 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 4.5/5(12 reviews) Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world. [](https://expedia.ca/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-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 5/5(7 reviews) 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. 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