Entry Prices & Opening Hours

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The Buried Village is New Zealand's most visited Archaeological Site, where stories of the 1886 Mt Tarawera Eruption come to life.

Open hours

10am - 4pm
Wednesday - Sunday
Last entry 3.45pm
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General Admission

Ticket Type
Price
NZ Resident Adult
$25.00
International Adult
$30.00
Teenager (13–17 years)
$10.00
Child (0–12 years)
Free *
Family (2 Adults + Children under 12)
$50.00
Senior
$23.00
Tertiary Student
$23.00
* Free with paying adult
Children reading a map of The Buried Village

Heritage Card
Annual Pass

Rotorua Residents
$20.00
NZ Residents
$30.00
Heritage Card holders enjoy unlimited entry to the Buried Village for a 12-month period, excluding the VR experience. Heritage cardholders will also receive 10% off in the gift store (excluding carvings and greenstone), at Smith & Co onsite café, and for any guests accompanying the cardholder.
Photo ID / Proof of address required.
Locals Rates

What to Expect at The Buried Village