Aldeia Enterrada de Te Wairoa

The museum here is fantastic, it has a very clear timeline & recount of the villages, settlers, tourists & life before & after the 1886 eruption. The Smith family should be very proud of the work they have done to resurrect this part of history & escavate the village to show what the eruption meant for the village.

This is something that you just don't see every day so it is worth going just for that reason. It is just so surreal walking around the site and trying to imagine the horrors and wonders of that historic night. I wish I could have seen the pink and white terraces. I also think it would have been truly amazing to see the eruption (from a safe distance of course!). It is also one of the cheaper experiences in the Rotorua area so I'm not sure why people are complaining about the price.

What an interesting history that the buried villiage tells us about. A good price for the experience. It took us about an hour to go through the history and walk the grounds. Being August, it was quiet, but it was a lovely educational experience that was enjoyed by us both.

I was a little disappointed, there is a lot of information at the beginning and it is all very interesting, but was a little lost once we walked outside. I wasn't sure exactly what I was looking at. Also we were told there was a wonderful waterfall loop to walk, but then you get there and no loop because of a rockfall, so you were not sure how far to go. More accurate information on this would have been nice. I felt it was a bit overpriced for what it was, although well set out. A great affordable cafe on site is a bonus though.

We visited the Buried Village during our Honeymoon Campervan adventure. Found the museum to be very informative and well worth the trip off the beaten track. As Australians on our first visit to New Zealand we learned a lot about the history and culture while visiting. This location is a stark reminder of how temporary we as humans are in the face of nature's raw fury. The walk through the village and waterfalls was stunning and loved the stories alongside the historical sites. We also enjoyed great service from the curators and coffee shop staff alike. Definitely recommend a visit.

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Was a surprising little gem of a place. Awesome walk down to a beautiful view of a water fall. Gorgeous little cafe and gift shop. Definitely recommend

Beautiful scenery Interesting Steep stairs We did it in very heavy rain, but that made it more atmospheric, lush and challenging in some areas. Enjoyed it more than expected.

Informative and tragic step back in time of the 1886 volcanic eruption which near destroyed the village of Te Wairoa. The personal memoirs from survivors recounted traumatic first-hand experiences brought the event to life.

We appreciate that this is a small private enterprise, but the price is too high. We were occupied for 1.5hrs. The museum and the waterfall are the highlights. The excavated areas are certainly not Pompeii. Having read and heard about the eruption of 1886 on other tours, we could have skipped this attraction.

Amazing place with a real atmosphere. The museum told the story of the volcanic explosion really well. Makes you wonder how we would react if it happened again today.