In the late 19th century, people came from far and wide to see the famous Pink & White Terraces- caused by silica build up. During the early morning of 10th June 1886, Mt Tarawera volcano exploded through a 13km gash so splitting the mountain and blowing up the Terraces. The village where people stayed before going out on the lake to see the Terraces was covered in mud and ash killing 17 people. In 1938 excavations were done and some of the village was uncovered as well as various items - beds, hats, hand bag, cooking utensils etc.
We walked around the village and through the rest of the property. There is a lovely stream with trout in it and a waterfall at the end. This set of stairs was only one of many to get to the falls. I choose not to go down, but the boys did.
This grove of poplar trees grew from fence posts.
After a lovely afternoon tea of scones and coffee, we then went on down to the lake.
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