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A reconstructed whare with a carved red bargeboard and a moss-covered roof at the Buried Village of Te Wairoa.
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Buried Village of Te Wairoa

The Buried Village of Te Wairoa, south-east of Rotorua on the road to Lake Tarawera, keeps the excavated remains of a Māori and European village buried by ash and mud in the eruption of Mount Tarawera on 10 June 1886. A museum shows objects recovered from the ash, and a trail leads past the excavated sites to the Te Wairoa Falls.

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Opening hours
Mon–Tue closedWed–Sun 10:00–16:00

Hours checked October 17, 2026 · source buriedvillage.co.nz

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10:00–16:00
Thu10:00–16:00
Fri10:00–16:00
Sat10:00–16:00
Sun10:00–16:00

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Buried Village of Te Wairoa?

Opening hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00.

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